Relaxation for travelling companions too

People coming to a foreign country for medical treatment generally do not want to be alone. Patients are accompanied by relatives, acquaintances or friends who support them during their recovery. They are in safe hands at the state-of-the-art Swiss hospitals, where they are looked after by superb experts with first-class medical knowledge. Travelling companions can therefore fully relax during the treatment and enjoy the beauty of Switzerland. The international offices of hospitals and medical establishments are very familiar with the wishes of international visitors and the wide range of attractions that Switzerland has to offer, and can help them plan all aspects of their holiday.

Programme for families
With some treatments, such as for addiction patients, it can be useful to incorporate family members into the patient’s treatment plan. The Clinic Les Alpes offers a special family programme that caters to this need. The excellent all-round care provided in Swiss hospitals ensures that patients soon feel completely at ease, however, and can safely be left under the watchful eye of the friendly and professional care staff. Entertaining excursions or even longer road trips such as the Grand Tour of Switzerland are available in close proximity to every medical establishment, making it easy to combine a relaxing holiday with medical treatment.

Excursions close by
Switzerland has an excellent transport infrastructure. The road and rail network is highly developed, safe and very reliable. The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland takes passengers around the entire country by panoramic train. Attractive excursions are within quick and easy reach. As the country is rather small, even journeys to more distant leisure activities are still manageable. So if travelling companions need to return to the hospital unexpectedly, they can be there within just a few hours at most. This gives patients and their families security and peace of mind, allowing them to enjoy their holiday and get healthy again at the same time.

Relaxation in luxurious surroundings
To ensure that travelling companions have a perfect holiday stay, a range of accommodation options are available in direct proximity to the hospitals. Depending on requirements, they can book anything from typical Swiss hotels, spa and wellness hotels or family hotels right through to holiday apartments and chalets. Switzerland’s highly specialised medical establishments also provide a first-class hotel service, however. Visitors can spend a few pleasant hours with the patient in peaceful surroundings. Private hospitals often also have gourmet restaurants offering excellent cuisine.

Text: Dr Kathrin Zimmermann