Tamina Gorge and Old Bad Pfäfers

Tamina Gorge and Old Bad Pfäfers – A narrow gorge, only penetrated by a few rays of sunshine at mid-day, a grotto where health seekers bathed, and arguably the most famous natural scientist as first spa physician - this is Bad Pfäfers. Today the Tamina Gorge (approx. 15 minutes from Bad Ragaz) is accessible in a more comfortable way than in the ancient past.

A narrow gorge, only penetrated by a few rays of sunshine at mid-day, a grotto where health seekers bathed, and arguably the most famous natural scientist as first spa physician - this is Bad Pfäfers. Today the Tamina Gorge (approx. 15 minutes from Bad Ragaz) is accessible in a more comfortable way than in the ancient past.

Bad Ragaz

Winterdestinations – Bad Ragaz in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley at the foot of the Pizol has a long traditional as a thermal spa. It is now a wellness resort with top-class hotels, thermal baths and golf courses. The warm (37°C), healing water rises in the mysterious Tamina Gorge from a chamber deep in the mountain between towering schist walls up to 70 metres high.

Schon in der Frühzeit war die Felseninsel zwischen dem Genfersee und den steil aufragenden Bergen bewohnt. Von hier wurde jahrhundertelang der Schiffsverkehr auf dem Genfersee und der bedeutende Landweg zum St.Bernhard-Pass beherrscht. Vom 12. bis ins 16. Jahrhundert gehörte Chillon den Grafen von Savoyen, dann eroberten die Berner die Wasserburg, danach die Waadtländer. Über 300’000 Besucher besichtigen pro Jahr Chillon mit den Wandmalereien aus dem 14. Jahrhundert, den unterirdischen Gewölben, Paradesälen und dem original erhaltenen Schlafzimmer aus der Zeit der Berner Herrschaft. Schon in der Frühzeit war die Felseninsel

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

Restaurant / Beherbergung – Peak moments of pleasure are guaranteed in the world's first herbal steam bath with Swarovski crystals.

The addition of 59 new spa lofts and suites in 2009 has only enhanced this legendary Swiss Grand Hotel's status as a luxurious oasis of wellbeing offering the ultimate in personal rest and relaxation. Surrounded by extensive and magnificent parklike grounds, this first-rate establishment with its multiple awards (Leading Hotels of the World, Leading Spa, Swiss Deluxe Hotel) has a total of 7 restaurants of which 3 have 13, 15 and 17 Gault Millau points.

Bergrestaurant Laufbödenstübli, 2226m

All skihuts – Magnificent panoramic view.