SPA Guide 2023: The best wellness hotels for cure & detox in Switzerland
Nowhere is a better cure than at these luxurious properties, which boast breathtaking architecture, delicious cuisine and first-class wellness in addition to groundbreaking treatment methods.
April 3, 2023
Place 1: Chenot Palace Weggis
Excellent: 96 | 100 points*
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On the shores of the picturesque Lake Lucerne, in the historic village of Weggis with a view of the mountains, lies the Health Wellness Retreat as the new flagship of the Chenot brand. The heart of the hotel, the Medical Spa, extends over 5000 square meters and stands for diagnostic procedures according to the latest scientific findings and state-of-the-art medical examination and treatment methods. The proven "Chenot Method®" is combined with customized treatment packages. The center covers a wide range of specialties - from medicine and aesthetics to hydrotherapy, sports and fitness. The diet plan is also coordinated with the programs, with detox menus that contribute to detoxification, revitalization and regeneration.
Chenot Palace Weggis
Hertensteinstrasse 34, 6353 Weggis, Lucerne
Web: chenotpalaceweggis.com.
Tel.: +41 41 2552000
Price: from CHF 640
Place 2: Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
Excellent: 100 | 100 points*
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The foundation of the five-star hotel in this location is based on its centuries-old bathing and healing tradition. Whether in the breathtaking thermal baths, in the diverse sauna world with separate family spa or still in the historic Helenabad - the course is set for relaxation everywhere in the Grand Resort. If you want even more, visit the "Tamina Therme", which is integrated into the resort, and let yourself be driven by the comprehensive range of sports and leisure activities on offer. Or opt for the evidence- and experience-based "NEWYOU Method®". In three-, four- or five-day retreats, mind and body are brought back into harmony based on six lifestyle elements, including nutrition, well-being and nature.
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
Bernhard-Simon-Strasse 20, 7310 Bad Ragaz, St. Gallen
Web: resortragaz.ch
Tel.: +41 81 3033030
Price: from CHF 500
3rd place: Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa
Excellent: 99 | 100 points*
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Personal service is a top priority at the five-star luxury hotel - whether in the fine-dining restaurants or in the exclusive "Spa Nescens. An outdoor brine spa, a sauna landscape, spacious relaxation rooms, a private spa and a state-of-the-art gym await guests on 5500 square meters. With the exception of the Finnish sauna and the steam bath, all facilities can be used separately by men and women. In addition, a wide range of beauty offers pamper guests, including special Better Aging programs from Nescens. The one-week Better Aging program, for example, targets goals such as weight loss, stress reduction or revitalization with expert help. The newly opened Radius by Stefan Beer has been serving meals since fall 2022.
Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa
Höheweg 41, 3800 Interlaken, Bern
Web: victoria-virgin.ch
Tel.: +41 33 82828
Price: from CHF 500
Rank 4: Guarda Golf Hotel & Residences
Outstanding: 90 | 100 points*
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The five-star hotel in Crans-Montana offers a unique Alpine panorama, which can also be enjoyed from the associated 9-hole golf course - designed by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus. The wellness area on 600 square meters with indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath offers enough space for relaxation. In addition to massages and treatments, a detox and vitality cure can be booked with the support of a detoxification expert. The 3- to 7-day therapy is tailored to the needs of the guest. At the initial appointment, bioresonance technology is used to analyze the body's energy signals. Culinary delights include Levantine cuisine in the FIVE restaurant.
Guarda Golf Hotel & Residences
Route des Zirès 14, 3963 Crans-Montana, Valais
Web: guardagolf.com
Tel.: +41 27 4862000
Price: from CHF 850
Place 5: The Capra Saas-Fee
Excellent: 95 | 100 points*
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Amidst a spectacular mountain backdrop with views of the surrounding 4000-meter peaks, the five-star boutique hotel welcomes you with the coziness of a chalet in the style of a modern lodge. The house is located right next to the valley station of the lift. But there is also plenty to experience here in summer - including the "Peak Health Spa" on 700 square meters. The offer is based on the research of an international team of medical and wellness experts who take a holistic approach to restoring and maintaining health. Treatments focus on the individual needs of the guest. These include treatments for muscle regeneration and detoxification, as well as private courses. Also top: the farm-to-table dining philosophy.
The Capra Saas-Fee
Lomattenstrasse 6, 3906 Saas-Fee, Valais
Web: capra.ch
Tel.: +41 27 9581358
Price: from CHF 300
*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.
