Several centuries ago people in need of a period of rest and recuperation undertook the arduous journey to cure their ailments in the thermal waters of Leukerbad. Leukerbad is situated in the canton of Valais in the south of Switzerland at 1411 metres above sea level.
The history of the springs of Leukerbad dates back to the Roman times. People, even then,were already aware of the therapeutic effect of the thermal water.
Today, 3.9 million litres of thermal water - up to 51°C - flow from the springs and feed 22 thermal pools. Several baths are at the disposal of the guests in private hotels, in the Rehabilitation centre and in the Volksheilbad , but the biggest public baths are the Burgerbad and the Lindner Alpentherme.
For 365 days a year - in spring, summer, autumn and winter - the main activity and indeed the main attraction of visitors to Leukerbad is to go swimming in the local thermal waters.
You can discover the more than 250 different kinds of wellness treatments in Leukerbad resorts.
In Leukerbad you can spoil yourself in the 10 thermal baths (from 28°C to 43°C) and treat yourself to the wide range of spa facilities in the Burgerbad Therme, the largest alpine thermal spa in Europe (1,400 m above sea level). Enjoy the rejuvenating thermal water, rich in minerals, from our private springs in the midst of an impressive mountain world. Waterfall showers, massage jets, whirlpools and a natural rock grotto offer superb relaxation and an unforgettable natural bathing experience whatever the weather. Look forward to discovering a wide choice of spa treatments and massages in the spa zone.
The most productive thermal springs in Europe also paved the way for the upswing of the town in the 20th century and led to the establishment of two clinics.
Current thermal spa medicine is a synthesis of centuries of experience in the application of balneo-therapy, particulary physical rehabilitation.
The treatments which are provide in Leukerbad`s clinics:
