Leukerbad Thermal Baths
Switzerland's Leukerbad Therme, the Alpine region's largest thermal bath, with ten pools, slides, saunas and mountain views.
Leukerbad Thermal Baths make a strong case for public wellness. In Valais, at more than 1,400 metres above sea level, Leukerbad’s hot springs feed a village built around the civilised business of soaking. The views do not hurt. Mountains rarely do, unless you are climbing them before breakfast.
The pleasure is the simple bliss of thermal bathing and the democratic appeal of a lower-cost public spa that can become part of a daily routine. The scale: ten relaxing baths, family slides, a modern sauna area, wellness and natural healing options, and the title of largest thermal bath in the entire Alpine region. Springs carry water at 51 degrees year-round and feed the public thermal spas in town.
That combination is the charm. Leukerbad is not only for hushed couples in hotel robes; it works for families, seniors, swimmers, sauna loyalists and travellers who simply want warm mineral water after a day outside. The official offer includes pools, slides, sauna, treatments and beauty, so you can choose your level of seriousness.
For Luxa Terra, Leukerbad Therme is better, kinder luxury in a refreshingly public key. The setting is spectacular, the ritual is ancient, and the mood is pleasingly unpretentious. Bring a swimsuit. Leave your spa snobbery in the locker.
