THE WAY TO WELLNESS

THE WAY to

WELLNESS

Fresh alpine air, natural wonders and a world-class health system combine to make Switzerland a paragon of good health. Here are five leading wellness and medical retreats to help keep you in peak condition.

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What it’s like to check in to the Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort.

1Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort

This exceptional spa hotel, perched 500 metres above Lake Lucerne, is the last word in health and wellness. Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence is one of Switzerland’s most acclaimed alpine retreats within the Bürgenstock spa complex, combining a holistic health facility with a medical care sanctuary in a luxury setting.

2The Dolder Grand, Zurich

With 175 deluxe rooms, world-class restaurants and a spa covering 4,000 square metres, Zurich’s legendary resort-hotel offers a peak wellness experience. Designed by Sylvia Sepielli, the spa features 18 treatment rooms, two spa suites, an extensive selection of treatments, indoor and outdoor whirlpools, a sanarium and a steam bath.

01 Do spa views get any better than this? © Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort 02 Blissful moments at the same resort © Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort 03 The Dolder Grand, Zurich © David Biedert 04 A relaxation room © Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort 05 Thermal soaking © Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

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3Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

Just an hour’s drive from Zurich, this leading wellbeing and medical health resort consists of two fivestar establishments: Grand Hotel Quellenhof and Grand Hotel Hof Ragaz, both boasting exclusive spa facilities and medical expertise in the renowned Medical Health Centre and Clinic Bad Ragaz.

06 Dive in, the water’s fine! © Grand Resort Bad Ragaz 07 Alpine yoga © Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort 08 Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort © Gianni Bauman 09 Feel your spirit soar at Clinique La Prairie © Nico Schaerer

4Clinique La Prairie, Lausanne

A groundbreaking spa clinic for the past 90 years, Clinique La Prairie offers highly advanced health and wellness programs led by 50 medical specialists and a team of holistic experts. Enjoy detoxifying experiences, innovative wellness sciences and technologies, and a highly stimulating environment to re-energise.

5Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort

The alpine setting of this sublime wellness resort in Flims will put you in instant relaxation mode. Luxe rooms, farm-to-table dining, spa treatments par excellence, and an array of bracing outdoor activities combine to create an outstanding Swiss spa retreat.

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