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Every day 3.9 million litres of hot water gush from 65 thermal springs in the mountain spa resort of Leukerbad. These thermal springs have led to the development of tourism in Leukerbad and made it one of the biggest spa and wellness resorts in Switzerland. Apart from a medical rehabilitation centre, its attractions now include numerous public thermal baths. After their sporting activities, neither skiers in winter nor hikers in summer miss the chance to regenerate in the warm, relaxing water. The centre of Leukerbad is traffic-free and the Leukerbad Sports Arena offers plenty of indoor sports facilities to enjoy all-year round, whatever the weather.
Summer
Two cableways connect this holiday resort, tucked away in the valley basin, with the hiking terrains of the Gemmi Pass and Torrent. An ancient mule track leads from Leukerbad via the Gemmi Pass and along the idyllic Daubensee to Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. The Gemmi Pass also gives access to what is probably the longest and most challenging climbing path in Switzerland, with long, vertical ‘ladders’ on the Dabenhorn, almost 3000 metres high (2943 m).
To the source of the springs
A dramatic walkway leads along rock walls to the 35m waterfall. You feel the energy, and the atmosphere is rich in poetry: the essence of this thermal spa resort.
Thermal canyon walk
Highlights
- Gemmi Pass: accessible from Leukerbad by cableway or up a steep cliff path. Impressive view of the Bernese and Valais Alps.
- Burgerbad: biggest alpine thermal spa complex in Europe with ten baths.
- Lindner Alpentherme: Wellness and bathing complex with Roman-Irish bath.
- Leuk: a town situated on the southern slope of the Rhone Valley with numerous historic buildings belonging to the diocese of Sitten. 18-hole golf course.
- Pfyn Forest: meadow landscape and the biggest pine forest in Switzerland. Also situated on the border between the German and French-speaking Valais
Top Events
- International Literature Festival, Leukerbad (1st weekend in July).
- Sheep Festival on the Gemmi Pass (end of July).
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2 Comments
Parag Shah
Can u please send me the full details of tourist places and resorts, important places of switzerland and indian hotels situated nearby and the basic information and the way to reach the destinations and the mode of transportation too. I am planning to stay at Leukerbad or Torgon or Unterterzen.My stay will be for 7 days in the month of June,2013
Saturday, Nov 10, 2012 3:11 PM
R Balaji
could u please send me the full details of tourist places and resorts, important places of switzerland and indian hotels situated nearby and the basic information and the way to reach the destinations and the mode of transportation too. thanks balaji.r
Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 1:14 PM