SPA Guide 2023: The best medical wellness hotels in Switzerland
Hippocrates already knew that prevention is better than cure. This philosophy also applies in these first-class houses, which specialize in prevention, diagnostics and holistic health with their Medical Centers.
April 3, 2023
Place 1: Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence
Excellent: 96 | 100 points*
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Located above Lake Lucerne, it reveals a perfect symbiosis of architectural creativity and soothing natural elements. Especially when the stay is enjoyed in the "Waldhotel Spa". Native woods and alpine rock are as select as the variety of treatments in the "Beauty & Medical Center". Holistic programs, accompanied by a renowned team of specialists, are tailored according to the holistic concept of "Health by Nature". The areas of expertise range from internal medicine to women's health and metabolism. Special attention is also paid to healthy nutrition.
Forest Hotel Health & Medical Excellence
Bürgenstock 30, 6363 Obbürgen, Nidwalden
Web: buergenstock-forest-hotel.ch
Tel.: +41 41 612 60 00
Price: from CHF 1.260,-
Place 2: Clinique la Prairie
Excellent: 97 | 100 points*
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A leader in the field of "longevity" since 1931, this award-winning spa clinic on Lake Geneva offers state-of-the-art health programs combined with the luxury of a five-star hotel. Following a holistic approach, preventive medicine and wellness are combined with customized lifestyle and nutrition plans. Under the guidance of 50 medical specialists, guests can benefit from comprehensive diagnostics as well as regenerating and detoxifying treatments. Modern screenings are used to develop an individual concept that achieves visible and noticeable results during the stay. In addition, the medical spa on 1,600 square meters ensures the restoration of energy balance and relaxation from everyday life.
Clinique la Prairie
Rue du Lac 142, 1815 Clarens, Vaud
Web: cliniquelaprairie.com
Tel.: +41 21 989 33 11
Price: upon request
3rd place: The Dolder Grand
Excellent: 100 | 100 points*
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The five-star hotel is a luxury city resort in a unique location with a view of downtown Zurich, the lake and the Alps. The 4,000-square-meter Dolder Grand Spa features a Ladies' and Gentlemen's Spa, Aqua Zone, library, store, suites, and fitness, treatment, and relaxation areas. The offer is complemented by four medical wellness treatment programs for an individual health and immune boost. Treatments range from internal medicine and cardiology with a focus on preventive and sports medicine to state-of-the-art diagnostics and holistic forms of therapy. In addition, a variety of methods of aesthetic dermatology and laser medicine are used for lasting wrinkle reduction and skin tightening.
The Dolder Grand
Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zurich
Web: thedoldergrand.com
Tel.: +41 44 4566000
Price: from CHF 550
*The points are based on the evaluation of the Falstaff team of experts. The ranking of the Reader's Choice winners is defined by the voting within our community.
