The mountain fresh air, stunning lakes and charming towns and cities of Switzerland form the perfect backdrop for some of the best spa resorts on the planet. Often located in stunning alpine surrounds, the spa resorts of Switzerland certainly make the most of the environment and combined with a full complement of spa packages and facilities make for the perfect relaxing, invigorating, and revitalizing break.
The quality of life in Switzerland is amongst the highest in the world and within its cities of Geneva and Zurich, the country has centers of global importance. Multi-lingual modern Europeans, the population of Switzerland retain all the history and culture of their distinct heritage and present a nation which celebrates the very best life can offer. This is as true of the spa resorts as everything else in the country and they represent a popular way for both residents and visitors to spend quality leisure time.
Sports and recreation are top priorities in Switzerland, particularly alpine sports such as skiing and mountaineering and the Swiss Alps attract keen exponents of both from all over the world. It is perhaps the apres ski activities which have most in common with the spa resorts however and the number and quality of spas found throughout Switzerland are a testament to their enduring popularity.
There are many natural springs in Switzerland around which fully equipped spas have been developed. More than 20 springs are to be found in the east of the country in and around Scuol. Carbonated mineral baths and drinking cures have a long history in the area and the Engadine Bad Scuol has Switzerland’s foremost Roman-Irish bath which combines the Roman steam room tradition with hot dry air facilities favored by the Ancient Irish. The Swiss National Park, Tarasp Castle and small authentic Engadine villages rich in Romanch culture offer many additional sightseeing opportunities.
The largest wellness resort and thermal baths in the Swiss Alps are in Leukerbad, in the Valias region, where some 4 million liters of hot spring water flows every day into the thermal baths. A popular spa resort since Roman times, Leukerbad’s thermal baths are open all year round to visitors and offer more than 250 wellness applications in addition to a full range of leisure and sporting activities.
In the city of Baden, in the Zurich region, is a spa resort which boasts the highest mineral content in the country. Popular since Roman legions took a well earned recuperative break, 18 underground springs serve up mineral water at 47 degrees Celsius, and Roman and Turkish bathing is available. Baden itself is a wonderful place with much of it dedicated to health and wellbeing and with an arts culture all of its own.
There are spa resorts also in the heart of Switzerland on the banks of Lake Lucerne, an area which forms a wonderful picturesque oasis in the centre of the country. Another location, Gstaad, is many people’s perfect vision of Switzerland, with lush green meadows, charming Swiss chalets, snow-capped mountains, and forests, and is the site too for some stunning spa resorts and wellness hotels.
The great thing about spa resorts in Switzerland is being able to combine excellent spa facilities, the steam rooms, saunas, hamams, pools, massages and beauty treatments with all the additional benefits of a beautiful country. Outdoor activities are endless and are a perfect way to get some exercise before the sumptuous relaxation a spa visit brings. Spa packages are available, tailored to suit any individual requirements, and all the necessary guidance and information is on hand to allow guests to make the most from their Swiss spa adventure.
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