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The Grand Tour is signposted in a clockwise direction. Find your perfect Wellness Hotel in your chosen region:

Aargau 06–09

Bern 10 –19

Fribourg Region Relaxation and pleasure 22–23 made in Switzerland Geneva 04–05 24–25

Lake Geneva Region 26–29

Graubünden 34–43

Jura & Three-Lakes 44–45

Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region 52–57

Water – Switzerland’s natural Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein fountain of youth 58–61 20–21 Ticino 62–65

Valais 68–75

Zurich Region 76–77

Wellness Destinations 30–33 A Valaisian beehive as spa cure 66–67 Grüezi and welcome!

Wellness holidays are all about taking time out to recharge, pamper yourself and actively improve your health. In Switzerland, nature lends a helping hand. Feel the healing power of water in stylish baths, breathe in the crystal-clear mountain air, and enjoy the peace and first-rate service in one of more than 70 specialist hotels and newly certified wellness desti- nations. You’ll return from your holiday relaxed and re-energised. In this brochure, we’ll introduce you to the most beautiful Wellness Hotels. Have fun slow- ing the pace, resting and immersing yourself in the Swiss nature. We hope that after your stay you are #INLOVEWITHSWITZERLAND.

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Pictograms In the city By the water In the mountains In the country The healing power of water. Free Wi-Fi Phenomenal views in heaven on earth Prix Bienvenu Wheelchair-accessible The rush of a nearby waterfall, sunrays reflecting off a mirror- Medical Wellness like alpine lake, snow-capped mountains under a sky of Outstanding cuisine bluest blue – nature enchants and captivates us with its healing power. And it had its finest moment in Switzerland. For instance There are two hotel classification in Leukerbad, where 3.9 million litres of thermal water bubble up systems in Switzerland. You will find information on both systems from its springs every day – more than anywhere else in Europe. at www.hotelleriesuisse.ch and www.gastrosuisse.ch. Drift in these hot thermal waters and you’ll float weightlessly between sheer faces of rock, with views reaching deep into the Alps and up to the giddy heights of the Gemmi Pass. Checked and recommended

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Become more mindful and self-aware, unplug from daily ❦ stresses and take time to recharge your batteries. Our Well- Qualified spa and ness Hotels and Destinations are places of positive energy, wellness staff where your meditation or yoga practice has even greater ❦ effect, leaving you balanced and brimming with vitality. At least four different treatments offered Nature: fountain of youth. ❦ Treatments in Rejuvenation – anti-ageing Swiss style separate rooms

Here the years just slip away. You’ll feel younger and fitter ❦ than ever thanks to Swiss know-how and the healing power Appropriate selection of the mountains. From stress prevention in Hotel Oberwaid of food and drink in St. Gallen to the renowned F. X. Mayr fasting and detox cures in Hotel Hof MySwitzerland.com/ Weissbad in the Appenzellerland, wellness Swiss Wellness Hotels blend time-honoured natural medicine and cutting-edge science to assemble your bespoke anti-ageing package.

5 Aargau.

The Aargau is not only Switzerland’s greatest source of water, it is also home to two Wellness Destinations: Bad Zurzach’s healing thermal waters and Rheinfelden’s natural saltwater baths are ideal escapes for those seeking relaxation.

View of Laufenburg’s Old Town and the Rhine © J. Geerk Õ 1 Bad Zurzach: Park-Hotel Bad Zurzach

In the warm saltwater pool, open ex- clusively to hotel guests, massage jets and bubble jets stimulate circulation while the soothing water (34 °C) re­ laxes muscles and promotes blood flow. Guests also enjoy unlimited ­access to the famous Bad Zurzach thermal baths, with their beautiful open-air and indoor pools (2,000 sq. m in all), and to the Spa Medical Well- ness Center. Both are accessible via a direct connecting passage.

+41 (0)56 269 88 11 [email protected] www.park-hotel-zurzach.ch

Ô 2 Bad Zurzach: Thermalquellen Resort – Hotel Tenedo

The Hotel Tenedo could hardly be closer to Switzerland’s largest outdoor thermal pool complex: just 36 steps, door to door. You’ll find everything from sports training to pampering treatments and all-round relaxation at the Sal­Aqua-Natura pool and sauna complex and in the Spa Medical Well- ness Center, while Papa Moll Land promises endless fun for children. ­After dark, the atmosphere around the illuminated pools is magical.

+41 (0)56 265 22 22 [email protected] www.thermalquelle.ch

7 MY LITTLE PIECE OF SWITZERLAND TO GO.

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GaultMillau: 13 points

The family-run Seerose Resort & Spa enjoys an idyllic location on the sunny side of tranquil Lake Hallwil, framed by water, trees and fields. Three design worlds await guests: the natural and romantic “Classic” style; modern, ­colourful “Elements”; and the boat- house-inspired “Cocon”. The different restaurants serve a variety of outstand­- i­ng cuisine, while the Cocon Thai Spa, with its lake views, promises rest and relaxation.

+41 (0)56 676 68 68 [email protected] www.seerose.ch

#SwissHotels “Calm and composed in yoga tree pose on the shores of Lago Maggiore, the pure beauty of the lake and mountains and Ticino’s fresh air almost take my breath away. Wellness for mind, body and spirit – here I am at one with nature, quite simply #INLOVEWITHSWITZERLAND.”

Photo: @carriemeierho Carrie Meier-Ho 29 April 2016: Minusio, Ticino

9 Bern.

The Canton of Bern is an idyllic backdrop for taking time out, with its majestic mountains and lush green valleys – whether you choose Wellness Destination Gstaad, with its outstanding culinary reputation, picture-book villages or historic towns and cities like the beautiful capital, Bern.

Tongue of the Gauli Glacier (altitude: 2,150 m) © M. Maegli À 4 Adelboden: Parkhotel Bellevue & Spa

GaultMillau: 14 points

Many guests rave about its old-world charm and dreamy mountain views – and indeed time really does stand still at Parkhotel Bellevue, particularly at the spa pavilion in the park. Spread across 1,700 square metres the light-flooded complex is an enchanting escape. Particularly popular are the ritual therapies using natural essences and “Monts et Mer” thalassotherapy.

+41 (0)33 673 80 00 [email protected] www.parkhotel-bellevue.ch

Ä 5 Bern: Hotel Schweizerhof Bern

GaultMillau: 14 points

Just as stylish as this award-winning hotel itself is its wellness oasis THE SPA. Where once partygoers flocked to Jaylin’s jazz club, today guests unwind in a 500-square-metre well- ness complex. With its leisure pool, hammam, sauna, waterbeds, therapy and fitness rooms, the hotel exudes timeless elegance. THE SPA is Bern’s only spa hotel and also welcomes day guests.

+41 (0)31 326 80 80 [email protected] www.schweizerhof-bern.ch

11 Õ 6 Grindelwald: Hotel Eiger Selfness

“Humans need time to self-reflect and simply live for the moment,” said philosopher and physician Albert Schweitzer. His wise words encapsu- late the Selfness & SPA philosophy. Natural materials and warm, earthy colours attract spa-goers to this hotel at the foot of Eiger north face, with wellness for couples, deeply relaxing treatments, personal trainers for sport enthusiasts and individual coaching for personal development.

+41 (0)33 854 31 31 [email protected] www.eiger-grindelwald.ch

Õ 7 Grindelwald: Sunstar Alpine Hotel Grindelwald

The glorious views of the north face of the Eiger, the Wetterhorn and the glacier gorge are an irresistible invita- tion to explore the mountains. Nothing could be easier: with the gondola station located next to the hotel, the Sunstar Grindelwald makes the perfect base. An indoor pool, saunas, Roman- Irish baths, beauty centre and gym provide the other ingredients for total holiday relaxation and wellness.

+41 (0)33 854 77 77 [email protected] www.grindelwald.sunstar.ch

12 Spa & Vitality. Bern. Ä 8 Gstaad: Gstaad Palace

GaultMillau: 16 points

Gorgeous materials, evocative lighting and a multitude of delightful details combine to dazzling effect at the large, modern spa (1,800 sq. m), the crown­ ing glory of this famous hotel. From the hammam with its seven relaxation rooms to the 50-metre swimming pool, and from the private spa suite to the Pilates studio, the facilities for guests are in a class of their own – like the hotel’s divine cuisine and heavenly views.

+41 (0)33 748 50 00 [email protected] www.palace.ch

Ä 9 Gstaad: Le Grand Bellevue

GaultMillau: 14 points Michelin: 1 star

“Le Grand Spa” well deserves its name: this is one of the largest in Switzerland (3,000 sq. m). Along with elegant saunas and steam baths, it has 11 treatment rooms in which expert practitioners provide traditional therapies, skincare based on the latest technologies and a range of anti-aging options. The stylish spa also features yoga retreats, Pilates ­classes, a swim- ming pool and a modern gym.

+41 (0)33 748 00 00 [email protected] www.bellevue-gstaad.ch

13 Ä 10 Gstaad: The Alpina Gstaad

GaultMillau: 16 points & 18 points Michelin: 1 star & 1 star

An atmosphere of refined elegance pervades The Alpina Gstaad – above all in Switzerland’s first Six Senses Spa, inspired by Far Eastern traditions and the Bernese Oberland. Highlights of this temple to wellness include a 25-metre indoor pool, outdoor pool with heavenly mountain views, “Ladies Only” zone, floatation room and ham- mam. Additional draws: the 3D cinema and the exquisite cuisine served at the Megu and Sommet restaurants.

+41 (0)33 888 98 88 [email protected] www.thealpinagstaad.ch

Ä 11 Interlaken: Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa

GaultMillau: 14 points & 15 points

Spanning 5,500 square metres, the Victoria-Jungfrau Spa is the ultimate place to relax and indulge the senses. The vast pool area alone is magnificent in itself. The SENSAI SELECT SPA offers an array of pampering treat- ments for the skin, while Spa Nescens has a wide range of anti-aging solu- tions. Quaranta uno and La Terrasse restaurants are culinary highlights with a dash of class.

+41 (0)33 828 28 28 [email protected] www.victoria-jungfrau.ch

14 Spa & Vitality. Bern. Ã 12 Interlaken-Unterseen: Landhotel Golf & Salzano Spa

The beautiful spa at the Landhotel Golf boasts a delightful range of wellness features inspired by nature in­clud­ing a herbal/pine steam bath, a ­panoramic old-timber sauna and an alpine steam bath with sparkling ­Swarovski ceiling. The treatments are fresh and original, too, from the “soft-pack” concept of body packs with hay to muscle relaxa- tion therapies and beauty treatments with goat cream and truffles.

+41 (0)33 821 00 70 [email protected] www.golf-landhotel.ch

Ä 13 Lenk-Simmental: Lenkerhof gourmet spa resort

GaultMillau: 16 points

Excellent taste characterises this five- star hotel, above all in the exquisite spa. The sauna complex offers seven different paths to blissful relaxation, while the sulphur-rich waters of the outdoor pool, whose origins date back nearly 350 years, soothe the skin and stimulate metabolism; the indoor pool is perfect for energising work- outs. Treatments using massage oil with local plant essences refresh and revive.

+41 (0)33 736 36 36 [email protected] www.lenkerhof.ch

15 Ö 14 Merligen: Beatus Wellness- & Spa-Hotel

A gorgeous location on the shore of Lake Thun, facing the towering Niesen, is the perfect complement to the Beatus’ exquisite and spacious spa (2,000 square metres). Features include the popular open-air saltwater pool (35 °C), a large indoor swimming pool (29 °C) and two sauna parks: “Classic” and “Bamboo”, inspired by the tradi- tions of the Far East. The lush, scenic gardens (12,000 square metres) also feature a private lakefront.

+41 (0)33 748 04 34 [email protected] www.beatus.ch

À 15 Saanenmöser: Golfhotel Les Hauts de Gstaad

GaultMillau: 14 points

This individually run hotel delights guests with its warm welcome and unique, family-friendly charm. Located close to the golf course and the ski pistes, the golf hotel provides a com- prehensive range of wellness facilities and services offering an appealing ­variety of massages and beauty treat- ments. Highlights include the herbal stamp massages and the 15-metre pool with mountain water at a tem­ perature of 28 °C.

+41 (0)33 748 68 68 [email protected] www.golfhotel.ch

16 Spa & Vitality. Bern. Ö 16 Schönried above Gstaad: Ermitage, Wellness & Spa Hotel

This luxurious chalet-style hotel fully lives up to its reputation as one of Switzerland’s leading Wellness Hotels: the generous spa (3,500 sq. m) even has two saltwater pools, one outdoor and one indoor. Other attractions in­ clude a large swimming pool and a sauna complex with “Lady Spa” and generous relaxation zones. Vitality and beauty are the focus of a comprehen­ sive and imaginative variety of mas­ sages and activity classes.

+41 (0)33 748 04 30 [email protected] www.ermitage.ch

À 17 Spiez: Belvédère Strandhotel & Restaurant

This stylishly renovated Belle Époque hotel, with a lakefront beach – and even fishing boats for guest use – now impresses with its new spa. The sauna complex stimulates circulation, allevi- ates tiredness, detoxifies the body and cleanses sinuses. As well as an out- door pool with panoramic views, there is a freestanding bathtub for couples and a wet massage table for soap and brush massage and full body scrubs.

+41 (0)33 655 66 66 [email protected] www.belvedere-spiez.ch

17 Extend your wellness holidays.

Get already spoiled on the way there.

On board of SWISS you get to enjoy highest Swiss quality and hospitality from the  rst minute. With delicious specialities from the Swiss regions, for example.

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Sweeping views across Lake Thun to the mountains to delight the eye; romantic gardens to inspire the soul; and a peaceful spa to revitalise the body. At the idyllic Eden, wellness ­means harmony. The spa’s attractive features include a steam bath, bio- sauna, ­hydro-massage showers, whirl- pool baths and an indoor pool. A gym, ­bicycles, e-bikes and a tennis court provide plentiful scope for active relaxation.­

+41 (0)33 655 99 00 [email protected] www.eden-spiez.ch

Ô 19 Wengen: Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn

Historic on the outside, modern on the inside – this is a hotel of striking yet harmonious contrasts. While board and card games come up trumps on the veranda, in the wellness area you can dive into a world of bliss: a 33° C saltwater bath, rapid river, saunas and a relaxation room with stellar views of Jungfrau enthrall. Menus that play up fresh, regional produce make dinner quite an event.

+41 (0)33 856 29 29 [email protected] www.hotel-victoria-lauberhorn.ch

19 Staubbach Falls, Lauterbrunnen, Canton of Bern © I. Kuerschner Swiss water works.

Prevention is better than cure and Switzerland is ra- diantly healthy by nature – here healing waters gush up from the heart of the mountains straight into styl- ish thermal baths. On its long course, the water be- comes laced with brine, oxygen, sulphur and miner- als.

The beauty of the moun- tains also brings a new lightness to your step and makes you feel glad to be alive – it’s like being young and in love. In this way, Swiss water is a true foun- tain of youth.

Medical Wellness Hotels. With this quality label, hotel- leriesuisse certifies the Swiss medical Wellness Hotels, which feature large wellness oases as well as competent teams of doctors and medical experts. With controlled treatments, the Medical Wellness Hotels contribute to a healthy lifestyle and enable guests to take control of their own health prevention measures.

21 Fribourg Region.

A breathtaking landscape to charm the eye; countless castles, museums and Fribourg’s Old Town to fascinate the mind; delicious cheese dishes ­ to seduce the taste buds; and the wonderful Wellness Destination of Charmey to delight body and soul.

Town of Gruyères © Editions Berra Õ 20 Charmey: Hôtel Cailler

GaultMillau: 15 points

Thanks to a direct underground pas- sageway, guests of the hotel Cailler enjoy the easiest access to the beauti- ful Bains de la Gruyère. The extensive thermal spa complex (5,000 sq. m) offers various saunas and hammams, indoor and outdoor pools with mas­ sage-jet loungers and 16 treatment rooms. With its tranquil natural setting in the idyllic Fribourg Pre-Alps, the ­hotel promises a restful break for mind and body alike.

+41 (0)26 927 62 62 [email protected] www.hotel-cailler.ch

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23 Geneva.

Nestling between alpine peaks and vineyards, framed by water and ­forests, the world’s smallest metropolis enjoys a charmed location. ­Pristine nature, international organisations such as the United Nations and exquisite spas all form part of the scenery.

Jet d’Eau fountain in Geneva © O. Miche Ä 21 Bellevue-Geneva: La Réserve Genève Hotel and Spa

GaultMillau: 14 points & 15 points Michelin: 1 star

This exclusive sanctuary lies in lush, four-hectare grounds on Lake Geneva. Alongside five restaurants and bars, the complex boasts a spacious Spa Nescens (2,500 sq. m) offering every- thing the wellness enthusiast could wish for. Facilities include hammams, saunas, indoor and outdoor pools, gym and tennis courts – plus 17 treatment rooms with a focus on the Nescens “Better-Aging” programmes for which the ­hotel has become known.

+41 (0)22 959 59 59 [email protected] www.lareserve-geneve.com

#SwissHotels “I love Hotel Villa Honegg and its attentive staff. The location with its views of the mountains and Lake Lucerne is simply magical – not to mention the fantastic outdoor pool!”

Ibraimi Senai Photo: @sennarelax

July 2016: Ennetburgen,: Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region

25 Lake Geneva Region.

With its bright skies, sparkling lake and taste for the good things in life, this region has captured countless hearts. Play alpine golf in Villars- Gryon, stroll through the alleys of Montreux, cycle among the Lavaux ­vineyards: burning calories comes naturally here.

Winemaking village of St. Saphorin in the Lavaux region © M. Gyger Ö 22 Lausanne: Hôtel Royal Savoy

GaultMillau: 15 points

The historic features are still there, and the view of the lake and Alps is the same – yet everything else has changed at the Royal Savoy, modern and lu­x­urious after a complete refur- bishment. The same is true of the spa area with its stylish indoor/outdoor pool, two spa suites, ladies’ area, 24-hour gym – and eight treatment rooms ­offering an exclusive collabora- tion with the ­Clinic Lémanic. The view from the Sky Lounge is fabulous.

+41 (0)21 614 88 88 [email protected] www.royalsavoy.ch

Ä 23 Lausanne: Lausanne Palace & Spa

GaultMillau: 13 points & 14 points & 18 points Michelin: 1 star

The CBE Concept Spa unites beauty care, health, sports and nutritional ­expertise under one roof. Located in the heart of Lausanne, this luxurious world of wellbeing (2,100 sq. m) ­features a men’s hammam and a women’s rhassoul room in addition to shared baths and saunas. Treatments focus on Ayurveda, the world’s oldest wellness philosophy. The hotel’s ­outstanding restaurants serve gourmet delights to match.

+41 (0)21 331 31 31 [email protected] www.lausanne-palace.ch

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As well as direct access to the famous Yverdon thermal spa, with its wide ranging wellness and fitness pro- gramme, this grand hotel has 32 °C thermal baths, which are for guest use only. The elegant Belle Époque decor, the stylish ambience of La Rotonde restaurant and the lounge bar in the cupola round out this wonderfully relaxing experience.

+41 (0)24 424 64 64 [email protected] www.bainsyverdon.ch

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At Switzerland’s nine certified Wellness Destinations, a holistic ­approach to health is not just a philosophy but a lifestyle. Located throughout the country, they all offer superb indoor and outdoor ­facilities and promise an unforgettable stay.

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1 Engadin Scuol: magic world 2 Weggis Vitznau Rigi: wellbeing With its modern interior and dreamy Crystal-clear lakes, fresh mountain air, un­-­­­ exterior, the baths and sauna complex and spoilt nature and Lucerne’s wealth of culture the mountain views give the mineral-rich close by: the Weggis Vitznau Rigi region, waters of “Bogn Engiadina” magic pulling known for its mild climate, offers everything power. for a perfectly relaxing holiday. MySwitzerland.com, Webcode: 36987 MySwitzerland.com, Webcode: 36989

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3 Leukerbad: energy source 4 Gstaad: pure alpine pleasure Every day, 3.9 million litres of natural, mineral-­ Picturesque wooden chalets and ultra-modern rich spring water at a temperature of 51 °C spa facilities form a charming combination at flow into the pools of the largest spa resort in this stylish resort, also famous for its gourmet the Alps. The setting, high in the Valais Alps, restaurants and world-class sporting and is spectacular. cultural events. MySwitzerland.com, Webcode: 36988 MySwitzerland.com, Webcode: 28380

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5 Baden: power of nature 6 Bad Zurzach: an outdoor splash Baden means “bathing”, which has a long Spring water at 39.5 °C feeds the nine pools tradition here. The ancient Romans enjoyed the of Switzerland’s biggest thermal baths. The hot springs 2,000 years ago, and a million litres thermal baths, natural swimming pool and of soothing, mineral-rich water still bubble up intensive saltwater bath are a delight for the every day from 18 springs. senses – and the 14 saunas, steam baths MySwitzerland.com, Webcode: 36990 and huge array of massages the icing on the cake. MySwitzerland.com, Webcode: 36992

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8 Ascona-Locarno: Mediterranean Modern facilities, a fairy-tale setting on the shores of Lago Maggiore, a Mediterranean climate and the region’s subtropical vegeta­ tion together create the perfect atmosphere for rest and relaxation. MySwitzerland.com, Webcode: 206070

7 Charmey: pools among peaks 9 Rheinfelden: salt of the earth Indoor and outdoor pools, a variety of From the sauna culture of Finland and Siberia saunas, a hammam, two Turkish baths, to Mediterranean-style pool fun: wellness on massages with mountain plant extracts: the the idyllic Rhine is a journey of wellbeing thermal baths of the Bains de la Gruyère, around the world. The soothing natural salt set in the idyllic Pre-Alps, promise a treat for water here has been extracted from a depth body and soul. of 200 metres since the 19th century. MySwitzerland.com, Webcode: 36994 MySwitzerland.com, Webcode: 227099

33 Graubünden.

937 peaks, 150 valleys and 615 lakes: Switzerland’s largest canton ­combines pristine natural landscapes with an attractive holiday scene. The spas and thermal baths are delightful too – as at the lactose- and gluten-free Wellness Destination of Engadin Scuol.

View from Wiesner Alp near Davos © L. A. Fischer Ä 25 Arosa: Arosa Kulm Hotel & Alpin Spa

GaultMillau: 13 points & 14 points & 15 points

This welcoming hotel enjoys a glorious natural setting: ski-in, ski-out in winter and perfect for hiking in summer. At the Alpin Spa with Arosa mountain water (32 °C), guests enjoy a further source of wellness from the European tradition of natural healing – in the form of a rock pool with waterfall, a sound-and-scent grotto, a mist path, Finnish sauna, sanarium and steam bath. Children have their own fun pool with slide.

+41 (0)81 378 88 88 [email protected] www.arosakulm.ch

Ä 26 Arosa: Tschuggen Grand Hotel

GaultMillau: 16 points Michelin: 1 star

The Tschuggen Bergoase (“mountain oasis”) is an exceptionally stylish and spacious spa (5,000 sq. m) by the ­leading architect Mario Botta. The va­riety of pools and saunas and the full programme of fitness and wellness activities, tailored to individual needs, are sure to impress. Five restaurants cater to every taste; the Tschuggen Express carries guests direct to the ski pistes in winter and the hiking trails in summer.

+41 (0)81 378 99 99 [email protected] www.tschuggen.ch

35 Õ 27 Brigels: La Val bergspa hotel brigels

Discreet luxury twinned with soothing tranquillity: the small but stylish moun- tain spa at La Val is a real gem and promises a treat for body and soul. The walls of rough-hewn Vals quartzite and local pine wood make for a unique ­natural atmosphere; the herbal sauna, Finnish sauna, hydro-massage ­showers, two steam baths and well- ness pool (31 °C) with integrated whirl- pool make relaxing blissfully easy.

+41 (0)81 292 26 26 [email protected] www.laval.ch

Õ 28 Davos: Sunstar Alpine Hotel Davos

This spacious holiday and wellness hotel comprises a wide range of sports and leisure facilities. These also include the attractive spa area, with a large indoor pool (22 ×15 m), gym, fitness hall, Finnish sauna, bio-sauna, steam bath, Roman-Irish baths, re­ laxation room with mountain views and a wide range of treatments – from ­reflexology to candlelit massages for couples. A ski shuttle operates in winter.­

+41 (0)81 836 12 12 [email protected] www.parkhotel-davos.sunstar.ch

36 Spa & Vitality. Graubünden. À 29 Flims Waldhaus: Hotel Adula

GaultMillau: 15 points

This welcoming family hotel has de- vised its appealing spa, La Mira Well- ness & Spa, ­according to the princi- ples of Feng Shui. The heart of the venue is an in­vigorating sequence of saunas includ­ing a Graubünden sweat room, ruby steam bath and herbal sauna. The complex also features an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor saltwater pool with massage-jet loung- ers, and offers various fitness classes from yoga and Pilates to stretching.

+41 (0)81 928 28 28 [email protected] www.adula.ch

30 Flims Waldhaus: Waldhaus Flims Alpine Grand Hotel & Spa

Nestled in Switzerland’s largest hotel park and framed by majestic mountains, Waldhaus Flims was totally renovated in 2016 and now invites its guests to unwind. The luxurious 2,700-square-metre well- ness complex combines all the facets of an innovative spa and wellness approach. These include a private spa, an idyllic spring-water swimming pond and the legendary Waldhaus detox programme.

+41 (0)81 928 48 48 [email protected] www.waldhaus-flims.ch

37 Õ 31 Lenzerheide: Hotel Lenzerhorn Spa & Wellness

The spa in this atmospheric little hotel is an enchanting wellness oasis. Here you can drift in saltwater baths open to the sky, swim against currents in the indoor pool, work up a sweat in the sauna complex and totally un- wind with one of the many massages on offer. Besides this relaxation pro- gramme, culinary delights await guests in three restaurants and on the sun terrace with panoramic views.

+41 (0)81 385 86 87 [email protected] www.hotel-lenzerhorn.ch

À 32 Lenzerheide: Hotel Schweizerhof

This luxuriant spa (2,500 sq. m) boasts much more than the largest hammam in the Alps: “well-aging” treatments and relaxed family wellness are also a focus. Options range from yoga, ­Pilates and Zumba to signature treat- ments with Feuerstein products from the Engadin. Vegan and vegetarian specialities are among highlights at the five restaurants; the hotel also runs a varied programme of cultural events.

+41 (0)81 385 25 25 [email protected] www.schweizerhof-lenzerheide.ch

38 Spa & Vitality. Graubünden. À 33 Samnaun: Chasa Montana Hotel & Spa

GaultMillau: 15 points Michelin: 1 star

At the hotel’s new spa, inspired by ancient Rome, guests bring mind and body into balance – and can even measure results with the “Prefit body scan”. Exclusive products, uplifting fragrances, a peaceful atmosphere: here, relaxing is easy. The hotel, a member of Relais & Châteaux, also delights gastronomes: the cellar ­houses a thousand wines and the gourmet restaurant La Miranda boasts a Michelin star.

+41 (0)81 861 90 00 [email protected] www.hotelchasamontana.ch

Õ 34 Samnaun: Silvretta Hotel & Spa

The Silvretta’s energising natural setting finds echo in the spa. Here, thanks to the rich heritage of alpine folk medicine, the power of nature takes effect with soothing therapies such as the anti-aging programme from Alpienne. Harmony, peace and relaxation also set the tone at the Roman indoor pool with whirlpool bath, earth sauna, la­conium, mountain crystal grotto, saltwater grotto and the invigorating ­herbal bath.

+41 (0)81 861 95 00 [email protected] www.hotel-silvretta.ch

39 À 35 Scuol: Hotel Belvédère

The Belvédère represents a modern take on the Engadin tradition of the grand hotel. As well as direct access to the famous Engadin thermal baths in Scuol – 13,000 square metres of spa heaven – the hotel has a small but stylish wellness facility of its own. The Spa Vita Nova offers guests a variety of individual beauty and massage treatments as well as a series of sau- nas complete with relaxation room revealing mountain views.

+41 (0)81 861 06 06 [email protected] www.belvedere-scuol.ch

Ä 36 St. Moritz: Carlton Hotel St. Moritz

GaultMillau: 18 points Michelin: 1 star

An eye for detail and comfort is this hotel’s hallmark, with its 60 spacious suites and junior suites, two outstand- ing restaurants and crowning glory 1,200-square-metre spa, which spans three floors. With breathtaking views to one of the world’s most beautiful winter landscapes, pure relaxation awaits, with every treatment imagina- ble on offer.

+41 (0)81 836 70 00 [email protected] www.carlton-stmoritz.ch

40 Spa & Vitality. Graubünden. Ä 37 St. Moritz: Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains

GaultMillau: 17 points Michelin: 1 star

Glacier water, local granite, alpine herbs, wood from Engadin forests and the power of the Mauritius curative spring – the oldest in the Alps – set the refined tone at this magnificent spa (2,800 sq. m) spread over two storeys. Attractions include a stylish sauna area, a Ladies’ Spa and a Kneipp ­hydrotherapy stream in the garden; expert services range from nutritional advice to personally tailored fitness programmes.

+41 (0)81 838 38 38 [email protected] www.kempinski.com/stmoritz

À 38 Valbella-Lenzerheide: Valbella Inn Resort

The “Tor da Lenn”, the stylish wellness tower of the Valbella Inn Resort, encompasses five storeys. From the ­refreshment lounge in the basement to the roof terrace with views of the Stätzerhorn, the spa features every­ thing from heated stone loungers to a steam bath and ice scrub, along with various saunas and a wide choice of massages. Childcare (from age two) ensures that parents, too, enjoy total relaxation.

+41 (0)81 385 08 08 [email protected] www.valbellainn.ch

41 Graubünden, Arosa Kulm A spa with front-row views of the Alps. At the foot of wild, rugged mountains, the 1200-square-metre alpinspa has a panoramic view that is just as impressive as its wellness offer, which leaves nothing to be desired. Foto: Christof Schürpf à 39 Vals: Hotel Rovanada

The sunny, peaceful hotel Rovanada promises an idyllic escape where couples find time and space for one another. Special “cocooning rooms” offer delectable privacy, while soothing massages and body packs promise total relaxation. The indoor pool is fed with Grander spring water; the sauna garden reveals mountain views; and the two restaurants serve a variety of gourmet treats. The Therme Vals spa is nearby.

+41 (0)81 935 13 03 [email protected] www.rovanada.ch

40 Vals: 7132 Hotel

GaultMillau: 17 points Michelin: 2 stars

7132 is the postcode of Vals and the name of this hotel, whose rooms bear the hallmark of world-famous architects: Kengo Kuma, Tadao Ando and Thom Mayne. Some of the newly designed rooms – evoke soothing cocoons, while others recall the subtle aesthetics of Japanese teahouses or the Graubünden mountains. The magic of Peter Zumthors’ architecturally inno­ vative thermal spa and the Michelin- starred cuisine are just as impressive.

+41 (0)58 713 20 00 [email protected] www.7132.com

43 Jura & Three-Lakes.

With its hills and plateaus, forests, pastures and lakes, this is a land of wellbeing by nature. Summer offers glorious hiking, winter promises superb cross-country skiing; all year, visitors enjoy a sense of bound- less space with views as far as the Alps and Vosges.

Lac des Brenets © M. Senn Ô 41 Saignelégier: Hôtel Cristal

The sweeping expanses of the wild and unspoilt Franches Montagnes, with their high forests and rolling hills, promise visitors an especially invigo­ rating sense of wellbeing. The hotel Cristal provides the perfect base. At the new outdoor spas, guests enjoy water massages at 34° C and 36° C as well as expansive views over the idyllic ­landscape. Saunas, steam baths, a modern gym and an indoor ice rink are among the many other attractions.

+41 (0)32 951 24 74 [email protected] www.hotelcristal.ch Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & Spa, Lugano-Cademario, Ticino

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Vals: 7132 Hotel & Therme Where ancient mountains and ultra-modern architecture collide, Peter Zumthor designed the world-famous Therme Vals. Built from 60,000 slabs of quartz, the striking edifice pays homage to the Vals Valley. Dive into a world of beauty and relaxation. Photo: Jeremy Mason McGraw Saas-Grund With its spectacular Alpine landscapes, Switzerland is ready-made for active relaxation. The crisp mountain air, peace high among the peaks and wide open skies let you be at one with nature. Here you can slow down, de-stress and find yourself again. Photo: André Meier

Cademario: Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & Spa For more than 100 years, people have been enjoying peace, sun and dreamy views of Lake Lugano and the mountains that rise above it from Ticino’s highest spa. Revive and reenergise in the 2,200-square-metre DOT.Spa and its three-hectare park. Photo: Nicolas Glauser Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region.

The historic lakeside city of Lucerne makes a charming base for specta- cular trips by cog train and cable car to panoramic peaks. The perfect match for this glorious scenery: the stylish Mineral Baths & Spa in the Wellness Destination of Weggis Vitznau Rigi.

Chapel Bridge and Old Town, Lucerne © I. Scholz Ä 42 Andermatt: The Chedi Andermatt

GaultMillau: 15 points & 16 points

Alpine chic meets Asian grace at the Chedi, offering guests a stylish and original experience that culminates in the generous Spa and Health Club (2,400 sq. m). Highlights include the multi-award-winning 35-metre indoor pool, a variety of exotic steam baths, exclusive spa suites, a spacious ­outdoor pool, the Tibetan-inspired ­relaxation lounge and massages with alpine herbs: The Chedi Andermatt redefines the concept of wellness.

+41 (0)41 888 74 88 [email protected] www.chediandermatt.com

Õ 43 Brunnen: Seehotel Waldstätterhof

Opened in 1870, this traditional, sec- ond-generation family hotel nestles on Lake Lucerne’s car-free promenade. The roof terrace spa offers two pano- ramic saunas, steam room, relaxing loungers, private spa, 24-hour fitness room and beauty treatments, as well as massages that can, on request, be enjoyed on the hotel’s private lake beach, with a soothing view of the Urner Alps.

+41 (0)41 825 06 06 [email protected] www.waldstaetterhof.ch

53 Õ 44 Engelberg: Hotel Waldegg

The beneficial effects of the alpine pool are at least partly due to the natural Rheinfelden saltwater, to be sure – but the glorious views of Engelberg and the towering Titlis also boost the sense of wellbeing that rewards visi- tors to the Waldegg’s spa. A variety of saunas and steam baths plus a beauty centre offering soothing mas- sages complete the perfect match to Engelberg’s ­superb leisure and sports attractions.

+41 (0)41 639 69 00 [email protected] www.waldegg-engelberg.ch

Ä 45 Ennetbürgen: Hotel Villa Honegg

GaultMillau: 14 points

Since opening in 2011, this jewel of a hotel high above Lake Lucerne has bewitched guests with its elegance, unfussy charm and discreet privacy – and has already twice won the Prix Bienvenu as Switzerland’s most wel- coming luxury hotel. The spa area, which boasts a 34 °C outdoor infinity pool as well as an indoor pool featur- ing a counter-current system and underwater music, is likewise in a class of its own.

+41 (0)41 618 32 00 [email protected] www.villa-honegg.ch

54 Spa & Vitality. Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region. À 46 Melchsee-Frutt: frutt Lodge & Spa

GaultMillau: 15 points

Europe’s highest-altitude four-star-­ su­perior lakeside hotel also impresses guests with its high standards, starting with its eye-catching design in modern alpine style. Glorious mountain views, superb restaurants and the frutt Spa all play a part in bringing mind and body into harmony. The pools, saunas and rest zones (900 sq. m) promise total relaxation, providing the perfect complement to the hotel’s sublime natural setting.

+41 (0)41 669 79 79 [email protected] www.fruttlodge.ch

Õ 47 Stoos: Seminar- und Wellnesshotel Stoos

The Stoos is the only hotel in central Switzerland to offer Haki treatments. This new, holistic concept is aimed at individuals whose lifestyle requires in- tense mental activity, and helps re- ground them in their body. The same emphasis on relaxation permeates the whole spa, with various saunas, steam baths and pools revealing extensive use of natural stone, steel and wood. The beauty area uses exclusively nat­ ural products.

+41 (0)41 817 44 44 [email protected] www.hotel-stoos.ch

55 Õ 48 Weggis / Lucerne: Alexander-Gerbi Wellness Hotels

These two well-kept hotels, located on the shores of Lake Lucerne, have been run by the Hasler family for five generations with loving attention to detail. Guests enjoy use of a private lakefront in summer and a heated out- door pool in winter. Year-round attrac- tions include an indoor pool heated to 30 °C and a large and comfortable spa (1,300 sq. m) with a focus on treatments featuring regional plants and flowers.

+41 (0)41 392 22 22 [email protected] www.alexander-gerbi.ch

Ä 49 Weggis / Lucerne: Park Weggis

GaultMillau: 14 points & 15 points

The mixture of traditional elegance and modern panache that characterises the Park Weggis also captivates visi- tors to the spa. This offers a range of exotic treatments combining natural ingredients with state-of-the-art high- tech concentrates to lasting beneficial effect; guests can also opt for the total privacy of luxurious spa cottages. The essence of “Sparkling Wellness” at the Park Weggis: pure relaxation on the shores of Lake Lucerne.

+41 (0)41 392 05 05 [email protected] www.parkweggis.ch

56 Spa & Vitality. Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region. Õ 50 Weggis / Lucerne: Wellness Hotel Rössli

The interplay of heat, light and sen­ suous aromas evokes an exotic charm: it’s easy to relax at the Rössli and enjoy the pure lightness of being. The spa features a heated outdoor saltwater pool as well as saunas, steam baths, rest rooms and a gym. The hotel, designed in modern Mediterranean style, is also home to the largest beauty centre in Weggis, and offers a variety of attractive pack- age deals.

+41 (0)41 392 27 27 [email protected] www.wellness-roessli.ch

Õ 51 Wilen on Lake Sarnen: Seehotel Wilerbad

At the Wilerbad “lake hotel”, the spa’s architecture stylishly balances orien-­­ tal and western traditions. The pools, saunas, relaxation zones and lounges form a sensuous world of wellbeing; private spa rooms full of light offer ­extra luxury. A special highlight: the Himalayan salt sauna. The view of mountains and the Sarneraatal valley is breathtaking. The hotel has its own private lakefront and organises full- moon wellness evenings.

+41 (0)41 662 70 70 [email protected] www.wilerbad.ch

57 Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein.

The uplifting expanse of Lake Constance, the picturesque Rhine valley, the hauntingly beautiful Appenzellerland: this region is known for its variety. The wellness attractions are just as diverse, from mineral-rich thermal springs to curative treatments and relaxing whey baths.

Lake Seealp in the Alpstein massif © M. Mägli Ä 52 Bad Ragaz: Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

GaultMillau: 13 points & 14 points & 15 points & 16 points Michelin: 1 stars

The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is Europe’s leading well-being and medical health resort. Besides two five-star hotels, seven restaurants, the Bad Ragaz medical health centre and rehabilitation clinic, it shelters a 12,800-square-metre spa area. The 36.5 °C thermal waters and wide range of special treatments offer moments of pure pleasure.

+41 (0)81 303 30 30 [email protected] www.resortragaz.ch

Õ 53 Heiden: Hotel Heiden

GaultMillau: 14 points

The Heiden’s spa promises guests the ultimate in blissful relaxation. Two features make this the perfect spot for a wellness break: the calming view across Lake Constance and the wide variety of services – from classic and aromatic massages to Ayurvedic treatments, a “Ceremony of gold” and beauty care. Guests also enjoy ­glorious views from the stylish garden terrace with lounge, designed by Enzo Enea.

+41 (0)71 898 15 15 [email protected] www.hotelheiden.ch

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Stay healthy – or else become it. Thanks to its striking, serene location, the timelessly elegant Oberwaid Kurhotel is the perfect place to find peace. An expert in stress-related illnesses and their prevention, this wellness hotel is a prime escape for relaxation and well-being – from indul- gent smart cuisine and allergy-free cookery courses to hammams and targeted medical massage therapy.

+41 (0)71 282 00 00 [email protected] www.oberwaid.ch

À 55 Weissbad: Hotel Hof Weissbad

GaultMillau: 16 points

Located at the foot of the Alpstein and Säntis, fed by its own two water springs, the Hof Weissbad is Switzer- land’s only F. X. Mayr centre. Here the focus is on health – a highly individual matter, so all guests enjoy extensive personal attention, whether they are following a cure or just relaxing. High- lights include an in-house clinic, tradi- tional Chinese medicine, fasting cures, a GaultMillau restaurant and even a cheese dairy.

+41 (0)71 798 80 80 [email protected] www.hofweissbad.ch

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Ticino’s Mediterranean climate is ideal for exotic plants – and also for the feel-good factor. For relaxation with a dash of dolce vita, Wellness Destination Ascona-Locarno offers the Yoga Trail in Vairano and the largest natural saltwater thermal pool at Termali Salini & Spa in Locarno.

Lavertezzo, Verzasca valley © Ticino Turismo Ä 56 Ascona: Hotel Eden Roc

GaultMillau: 14 points & 15 points & 17 points

A shimmering décor reflecting the ­colours of Lago Maggiore sets the tone in the Eden Roc’s spa, whose attractions include an indoor and outdoor pool, a hydro-pool featuring ­massage-jet loungers and a Kneipp hydro­therapy path with stones from the River Maggia. The stylish rooms, by leading designer Carlo Rampazzi, four restaurants and the private ­lakefront all contribute to the atmos- phere of relaxed wellbeing.

+41 (0)91 785 71 71 [email protected] www.edenroc.ch

Õ 57 Ascona: Parkhotel Delta, Wellbeing Resort

The spacious subtropical hotel grounds (80,000 sq. m) are full of ­secluded spots ideal for fitness work- outs and relaxation. Nonetheless, the new Delta Relax spa (almost) ­steals the show. Extending over three storeys, the modern, stylish facility offers an exclusive refuge with a ­variety of attractive amenities from a Turkish bath to special saunas, along with view of the delightful hotel grounds laid out in typical Ticino style.

+41 (0)91 785 77 85 [email protected] www.parkhoteldelta.ch

63 À 58 Cademario: Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & Spa

The panoramic location has always been special, and guests have been coming for health breaks for a hundred ­years. Now, after total renovation, the Kurhaus Cademario is more stylish and enchanting than ever. The exten­ sive DOT.Spa (2,200 sq. m) features three spectacular pools as well as saunas and steam baths promising a blissfully relaxing detox. The views over Lake Lugano and the foothills of the Alps are simply sublime.

+41 (0)91 610 51 11 [email protected] www.kurhauscademario.com

Õ 59 Cademario: Hotel & Spa Cacciatori

GaultMillau: 13 points

The hills above Lake Lugano, a hikers’ paradise, are home to this family-run hotel with a welcoming spa area (1,000 sq. m) including sauna, steam bath, and swimming pool and saltwater pool in the subtropical gardens. Treat- ments such as rose and lavender packs are popular with female guests; men happily opt for a beer or wine bath. The hotel’s typical Ticino “grotto” restaurant, meanwhile, appeals to all tastes and serves the finest local cuisine.

+41 (0)91 605 22 36 [email protected] www.hotelcacciatori.ch

64 Spa & Vitality. Ticino. À 60 Lugano: Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & Spa

GaultMillau: 14 points

Blessed with superb views over ­Lugano, elegant Villa Sassa also boasts one of Switzerland’s largest hotel spas (3,000 sq. m), complete with panoramic outdoor pool. The bright interiors fea- ture everything to promote all-round wellbeing, from an indoor swimming pool to saunas and a modern gym. The fitness programme here is especially impressive, with courses and activities such as TRX (Navy Seals total-body training) and Crossfit.

+41 (0)91 911 41 11 [email protected] www.villasassa.ch

Ö 61 Orselina-Locarno: Villa Orselina

A top-class location and views over Lago Maggiore framed by Ticino’s lush wooded mountains: stylish Villa Orselina oozes Mediterranean charm. A re­freshing outdoor pool is the focus of the delightful gardens, complete with a parade of panoramic loungers. The atmosphere is just as elegant in the spa, whose soothing and uplifting treatments include exclusive aroma- therapy, and in the gym with its superb views.

+41 (0)91 735 73 73 [email protected] www.villaorselina.ch

65 The powers that bee. There’s more to bees than honey! The nectar these furry insects gather has remarkable health benefits and relaxation powers. In Valais, there has been much buzz lately about this naturally healing product.

The apiary above the Valais town of Naters is buzzing on this summer day. The sky is a brilliant blue, the mountain peaks pearly white. Hobby beekeeper Jonas Zenhäusern’s busy bees dart in and out of their colourful little doors to Alpine meadows in full bloom. Making honey in their hives is a serious busi- ness, and the result is a veritable well- ness pharmacy. The fuzzy insects can, after all, produce more than just hon- ey: they collect flower pollen to create propolis, beeswax and royal jelly. All of these products have a powerful heal- ing effect – the benefits of which have been appreciated for millennia.

Honey, for instance, is antibacterial – a natural disinfectant for healing wounds, beeswax alleviates muscle inflammation, royal jelly has potent- anti-inflammatory effects, and propolis is the strongest and most effective nat- Beekeeper Jonas Zenhäusern’s bees ural antibiotic available. Even Cleopatra produce more than just honey. waxed lyrical about the beautifying effects of bee products. Lore has it that she used to bathe in donkey milk and honey for incredibly soft skin.

66 Spa & Vitality. Behind these colourful little doors lies an entire wellness pharmacy.

Hotel Mirabeau places the emphasis on the regenerative power of bee products.

Natural beauty here also comes in our tired post-hike feet. And the the form of Valais’ high mountain anti-inflammatory royal jelly in the peaks, far away from these buzzing cooling facial mask makes our beehives. At Zermatt’s Hotel Mirabeau, sun-stressed skin glow once again. the Julen-Reichenbach family taps As we relax on the terrace, we listen into the power of nature in their well- to the mesmerising buzz of the ness treatments and therapies – many nectar-gathering bees as they zip of which are based on the bee prod- busily from flower box to flower box ucts Jonas Zenhäusern produces in on the hotel balconies. Naters. We unwind first with a fine cane sugar-honey scrub, which detox- Sweet bee treatments for the skin are ifies and leaves the skin feeling silky followed by culinary delights in the smooth. Just as relaxing is the back hotel restaurant. Such rich food and massage with sticky honey, which regal service leaves us feeling like the practically plucks the toxins from bee’s knees by the time we leave. the skin. The regenerative foot massage with honey- and propolis- enriched Apinatura cream soothes

67 Valais.

A true mountain paradise, Valais is not only defined by its 45 four-thousanders, the majestic Aletsch Glacier and the legendary Matterhorn. The region also draws gourmets with its outstanding culinary offer and fine wines, while abundant thermal baths soothe mind and body.

Emosson reservoir © D. Carlier Õ 62 Breiten above Mörel: Wellnesshotel Salina Maris

This friendly hotel wants guests to feel totally at home – so their pets are welcome too. It lies in the health resort of Breiten on the edge of the Aletsch- Jungfrau UNESCO World ­Heritage Property, at the heart of a skiers’ and hikers’ paradise. The attractive well- ness area (800 sq. m) features an ­alpine thermal saltwater pool, sauna, steam bath, massages and more. The hotel also organises scenic guided walks.

+41 (0)27 928 42 42 [email protected] www.salina.maris.ch

À 63 Haute-Nendaz: Hôtel Nendaz 4 Vallées & Spa

In the vast hiking and skiing region of 4 Vallées, even the most athletic activity enthusiasts need to restore their energy now and again. The per- fect place is the spacious Spa des Bisses (2,200 sq. m), where guests explore a series of pools, steam baths and saunas in an atmosphere of ­tranquillity and harmony. The whole hotel, built in modern Valais chalet ­style, promises effortless relaxation as well as superb views.

+41 (0)27 611 11 11 [email protected] www.hotelnendaz4vallees.ch

69 Ä 64 Leukerbad: Hôtel Les Sources des Alpes

GaultMillau: 14 points

With its own thermal spring, the Relais & Châteaux Hotel taps into an inexhaustible source of energy. Whether you opt for a specially tailored detox programme or a longer therapy, our exclusive signature products and treatments regenerate body, mind and spirit in a balanced way. Restaurant La Malvoisie rounds out the offer with its superb contem- porary cuisine.

+41 (0)27 472 20 00 [email protected] www.sourcesdesalpes.ch

Õ 65 Leukerbad: Le Bristol Leukerbad

The largest private thermal baths ­facility in Leukerbad features water with particularly high mineralisation: it trickles through the rock for 40 years before conferring its beneficial effects on muscles and joints. Beautiful indoor and outdoor pools and a stylish sauna area add to the atmosphere of peace- ful relaxation. The Bristol has a holistic approach to wellness, and adapts also its cuisine to guests’ needs.

+41 (0)27 472 75 00 [email protected] www.lebristol.ch

70 Spa & Vitality. Valais. Ô 66 Leukerbad: Thermalhotels Leukerbad

Located in the village square with dra- matic mountain views, the hotel Helio- park boasts its own thermal baths complex and an expert Ayurvedic ­medical wellness facility. A subway leads to the legendary Walliser Alpen- therme & Spa Leukerbad, where guests relax in the grandest style: the vast complex of pools, baths and sau- nas (12,500 sq. m) features a Roman- Irish bath, mountain spring spa and an unrivalled range of treatments.

+41 (0)27 472 10 00 [email protected] www.thermalhotels.ch

à 67 Ovronnaz: Hôtel des Bains d’Ovronnaz

The thermal baths of Ovronnaz captivate from the first with their stunning location – while you bubble and steam, the far-reaching view of the majestic Valais Alps enchants. The 1,000-square-metre spa immers- es you in a world of deep relaxation, with outdoor and indoor pools, massage, a wide range of treatments and private botanical medicine consultation sessions, where the emphasis is on Bach remedies.

+41 (0)27 305 11 00 [email protected] www.bains-ovronnaz.ch

71 À 68 Saas-Almagell / Saas-Fee: Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen

For the fifth time, the Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen has been voted Switzerland’s best four-star holiday hotel in the “Nice Price” ­category – also thanks to wellness facilities that in­clude an attractive spa (1,100 sq. m) where Yin and Yang come into har­ mony. The “Fitnesstower” offers a wide variety of training options; the gour- met-level cuisine ­accommodates spe- cial diets. And a network of glorious hiking trails starts on the doorstep.

+41 (0)27 957 23 01 [email protected] www.wellnesshotel-zurbriggen.ch

Ö 69 Saas-Fee: Ferienart Resort & Spa

After an active day in the legendary mountain landscapes around Saas- Fee, you’re sure to have some sore muscles – in which case nothing beats a visit to one of the largest spas in the car-free resort. The extensive facility (1,200 sq. m) features highlights in­cluding a pool with waterfall and grottos and a seductive choice of saunas and treatments. Groups are also welcome: the hotel has its own event hall for up to 400 guests.

+41 (0)27 958 19 00 [email protected] www.ferienart.ch

72 Spa & Vitality. Valais. 4000 70 Saas-Fee: wellnessHostel

Scenically set in a quiet, central corner of car-free Saas-Fee, this is the world’s first youth hostel with its own wellness complex. The view of some 13 four- thousanders is simply breathtaking. Spread across 1,900 square metres, the fabulous spa boasts a Finnish sauna, a gentler organic sauna, herbal steam room, whirlpool and a 25-metre pool, as well as modern fitness and weight rooms and an impressive array of massages.

+41 (0)27 958 50 50 [email protected] www.wellnesshostel4000.ch

À 71 Zermatt: Hotel La Ginabelle

The spa at La Ginabelle is in a class of its own in Zermatt: extending over two storeys, the stylish facility incorpo- rates five different saunas and baths plus a 34 °C indoor/outdoor pool with various water features; the choice of treatments is broad and imaginative. The family-run hotel enjoys a peaceful location close to the funicular and cog railways, and is known for its mar- ket-fresh, regional and varied cuisine.

+41 (0)27 966 50 00 [email protected] www.la.ginabelle.ch

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High-quality cosmetics by À 72 Zermatt: Hotel Mirabeau & Alpine Residence

GaultMillau: 16 points

Silver granite, glacial rock, soapstone: even the names of the materials have a poetic ring. The Mirabeau’s spa echoes the surrounding alpine nature with features such as a mountain ­crystal steam bath, Valais chalet sauna and soapstone herbal bath. Treat- ments including vinotherapy and a hot chocolate massage hint at the gastronomic pleasures that delight guests in the restaurant with views of the Matterhorn.

+41 (0)27 966 26 60 [email protected] www.hotel-mirabeau.ch

À 73 Zermatt: Wellness Hotel Alpenhof

GaultMillau: 16 points

Enjoy wellness with a touch of the Alps. Here the sauna, relaxation and treatment rooms don’t only look rustic, they also smell of the mountains – be it the aroma of Swiss pine and honey or massages with a special Matterhorn touch. Our multi-day wellness packag- es leave nothing to be desired. Situat- ed right next to the cable car, the hotel has 41 beautifully renovated rooms and its own flock of Valais blacknose sheep.

+41 (0)27 966 55 55 [email protected] www.julen.ch

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Zurich Region.

Theatre, art and clubbing? Or lakes, rivers and nature? In Zurich you can have it all – including delightful oases of relaxation. Highlights include the Zurich Thermal Baths & Spa, with city views; the Utoquai lake lido from 1890; and the Wellness Destination of Baden.

Zurich’s Old Town culminating in Lindenhof square 76© R. Soto Õ 74 Baden: Limmathof Baden Hotel & Spa

The heart of this boutique hotel on the banks of the river Limmat is a world of soothing relaxation based around Switzerland’s most mineral-rich ther- mal spring water. Attractions at the Novum Spa include a whirlpool bath, steam bath, sauna and cold room, along with a wide range of treatments. For the ultimate escape, book one of the private spa suites boasting high- quality water beds, steam baths with light therapy and saunas.

+41 (0)56 200 17 17 [email protected] www.limmathof.ch

Ä 75 Zurich: The Dolder Grand

GaultMillau: 14 points & 18 points Michelin: 2 stars

The multi-award-winning Dolder Grand Spa is a stylishly designed complex (4,000 sq. m) offering a ­superb range of facilities as well as panoramic views over Zurich. Four programmes make up Dolder Grand Life Balance: Detox, Beauty, Vitality and Relax, which are reflected in all services. Guests enjoy use of a large swimming pool as well as two sepa­ rated areas, the Ladies’ Spa and the Gentlemen’s Spa.

+41 (0)44 456 64 00 [email protected] www.thedoldergrand.com

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