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The history of the Hauenstein Group dates back to 1954. That year, Walter Hauenstein, who came from a working-class family, founded the sole proprietorship, which was converted into the corporation W. Hauenstein Immobilien AG (now Hauenstein Immobilien AG) in 1971. Since 1971, additional businesses in the hotel, restaurant, healthcare, and coaching sectors have been added to the company, which has been owned by Hauenstein Invest AG since 1991.
In 2004, Peter Hauenstein officially took over as CEO of the Hauenstein Group. After several years in various roles at Hauenstein Immobilien AG, Daniel Eschmann joined Peter Hauenstein as Chief Operating Officer in 2009.
During this period, several large-scale residential developments were completed, such as the Fankhausergut in Thun with 200 residential units, the Sodmatte in Spiez with 100 residential units, and the Astraareal in Steffisburg with over 170 residential units. In 2022, in collaboration with the third generation, the Herreney residential development in Interlaken, comprising 172 residential units, was completed.
In addition, the Hohmadpark Thun residential complex was built, featuring over 300 residential units and the Burehuus restaurant. The extensive renovation of the former farm was carried out by Hauenstein Immobilien AG. Today, the restaurant is successfully operated under the umbrella brand “Hauenstein Hotels” and serves as the centerpiece of the residential complex.
Klinik Schönberg AG has grown to become one of the largest employers in the healthcare sector in the region. The flagship project, the Deltapark Vitalresort in Gwatt, was planned well in advance and brought to fruition by Hauenstein Immobilien AG and is now operated under the umbrella brand “Hauenstein Hotels.” In addition, Hauenstein Immobilien AG successfully completed the multi-million renovation of the Belvédère Strandhotel in Spiez.
In early November 2020, Peter Hauenstein handed over operational management of his corporate group to his twin daughters, Andrea and Nathalie Hauenstein, and to Daniel Eschmann. The corporate group thus remains 100% family-owned and is managed by the third generation of the family.
Peter Hauenstein
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hauenstein Group
The company’s and the family’s philosophy and values should continue to be upheld. The company should keep pace with the times and be able to thrive in the digital age, which will be ensured by a well-balanced mix of leadership in terms of generation and area of expertise.
