| Designer: | Anonymous |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Decade: | 1940 |
| Dimensions: | 102.0 x 64.0 cm | 40.157480314800004 x 25.196850393600002 inches |
| Condition: | Very good/excellent | | A-/B+ |
| Publisher: | VSLB |
| Category / Theme: |
Travel |
This original vintage Swiss hotel and travel poster promotes the Schlosshotel Mariahalden in Weesen, beautifully situated overlooking Lake Walen (Walensee) in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Published by VSLB, the poster combines an attractive photographic portrait with a scenic view of the hotel and its picturesque lakeside surroundings.
The composition features a fashionable young woman wearing a colorful headscarf and a long patterned skirt, carrying a jacket over her shoulder as she gazes into the distance. Across the lake stands the elegant Schlosshotel Mariahalden, surrounded by wooded hills. The deep blue sky, calm water and colorful lettering create an inviting atmosphere of relaxation and Alpine holidays.
Schlosshotel Mariahalden has a long history dating back to the 15th century, when the property served as an administrative seat. During the 1830s, it was developed into a castle hotel, becoming part of the region's growing tradition of hospitality and tourism.
A charming and highly decorative example of vintage Swiss hotel advertising, promoting the beautiful Walensee region as a destination for lakeside holidays, mountain excursions and relaxation.