Airport Transfers to Leukerbad
Transfer time by minibus from Geneva Airport: 2h25
Transfer time by minibus from Zurich Airport: 0h50
Altitude resort: 1411m
The Romans were among the first to recognise the healing properties of the hot springs of Leukerbad.
This thermal spa resort lies well protected in a Valais side valley and is now a popular destination for wellness and sports' enthusiasts.
Every day 3.9 million litres of hot water gush from 65 thermal springs in the mountain spa resort of Leukerbad. These thermal springs have led to the development of tourism in Leukerbad and made it one of the biggest spa and wellness resorts in Switzerland.
Apart from a medical rehabilitation centre, its attractions now include numerous public thermal baths. After their sporting activities, neither skiers in winter nor hikers in summer miss the chance to regenerate in the warm, relaxing water.
The centre of Leukerbad is traffic-free and the Leukerbad Sports Arena offers plenty of indoor sports facilities to enjoy all-year round, whatever the weather.
Alpine skiing on the Torrent and cross-country on the Gemmi Pass: Leukerbad offers about 50 km of ski pistes, 25 km of cross-country ski trails and a huge sports arena with climbing wall, indoor skating and curling rink, indoor tennis, squash courts and gym. The trail from the Gemmi Pass to Sunnbüel (approx. 9 km, 2.5 hours' walking time) is kept open for hikers in winter, weather conditions permitting.
Websites: www.leukerbad.ch