In August 2026, three motivated apprentices began their training at the Hotel Krone in Thun. A warm welcome to the team—we’re thrilled to have Lény, Livia, and Lovis on board and to support them on their journey toward earning their EFZ.

Three new apprentices, three departments, one shared start

In August 2026, we will welcome three new apprentices to the Hotel Krone Thun. From the front desk to housekeeping to food and beverage service, they will get to know three very different aspects of the hospitality industry.

A warm welcome to the team! We look forward to guiding you on your journey toward your EFZ—with plenty of hands-on experience, new challenges, and surely a story or two for the textbook.

Lény is starting his first year of training as a Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Business Associate (EFZ) – Reception

First impressions count—and sometimes they begin long before check-in. At the front desk, Lény learns how to turn a reservation into a warm welcome and a question into the right answer. Between answering the phone, checking guests in, handling guest requests, and sharing insider tips about Thun, multitasking is a given.

Facts About Vocational Training

• 3 years of training
• Welcoming, advising, and assisting guests
• Organizational skills are practically a must-have
• "Where's the best place in Thun to …?" – Soon, that won't be a problem anymore

Livia is starting her first year of apprenticeship in housekeeping

A freshly made bed, perfectly arranged pillows, and a room where you’d love to stay right away: Housekeeping involves much more attention to detail, organization, and hospitality than meets the eye.

Livia is learning what it takes to make our guests feel at home from the very first moment—and why a careful look around the room sometimes reveals more than any checklist ever could.

Facts About Vocational Training

• Being organized is definitely a superpower here
• No pillow is just lying there by chance
• An eye for detail is honed every day
• A perfect hotel room is the result of true teamwork

Lovis is starting his first year of apprenticeship in customer service

A tray in hand, a smile for the guests, and at the same time knowing what’s still missing at table seven: Lovis jumps right into the thick of things. Service is about much more than plates and glasses—it’s about serving up experiences.

From the initial greeting to the perfect wine recommendation to the final espresso, Lovis learns what makes for great hospitality.

Facts About Vocational Training

• Carrying three plates? It comes with practice.
• Wine knowledge included
• No two days or guests are the same
• Friendliness is always part of mise en place

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Let's head toward the EFZ

Three apprentices, three fields, and a whole new world ahead of them. We wish our young talent curiosity, courage, joy, and perseverance for the years of apprenticeship ahead.

And who knows—maybe on your next visit, one of our new trainees will greet you, serve you—or, thanks to them, you’ll find your room perfectly prepared.

Great to have you here. A warm welcome to Krone!