Switzerland is known as a world-class spa destination, offering travelers an array of wellness offerings. Take a look at Swiss spa culture and the following properties to inspire your own menu.
Thermal Baths in Scuol
Scuol is a region known for its bathhouses and drinking halls. Its most famous mineral baths, the Bogn Engiadina, combines Roman and Irish bathing traditions: The Romans swore by the relaxing properties of steam, while the Irish preferred hot, dry air. The property makes use of both approaches, featuring a series of six indoor and outdoor thermal pools with a range of temperatures, plus steam rooms, saunas, ice-cold plunge pools and massage spaces.
Spa + Sustainability in Lenzerheide
Valbella Resort, a property focused on environmental sustainability, has 130 rooms with sun terraces. At the five-story Tor da Lenn Spa, guests have access to saunas, steam baths, Kneipp pools, an indoor lap pool, fitness center, an open-air rooftop plunge pool, panoramic sauna and relaxation area. The spa only uses sustainable, vegan products in treatments. The Valbella Herbal Magic Massage incorporates regional mountain herb stamps and rich essential oils to improve circulation and the overall complexion.
Curative Alpine Air in Arosa
The Waldhotel Arosa is a 120-room hotel with a 11,836 square-foot Spa. There, the Aqua Silva is a dedicated family area featuring Jungle Showers, and guests can also enjoy the Spa Salus, an adults-only wing featuring an indoor pool, sanarium, herb sanarium and sauna, steam rooms and gym. Spa treatments use local products, like the Alpine Rituals with Mountain Honey involving a warming beeswax pack on the back, followed by a full body massage with honey-ginger oil.
