The 10 Most Beautiful Wellness Hotels

The last rays of sunshine refract in the glass of the ‘mountain sails’, reflect in the water and disappear into the granite walls. Mario Botta’s architecture transforms the spa into a play of light and stone. And when your stomach starts to rumble, the next spectacle begins on your plate, thanks to the master chefs.

As though from another era. And yet in the here and now. Timeless elegance and a centuries-old bathing tradition make the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz a place that invigorates and inspires. If you’re looking for stylish comfort and culinary delights for all the senses, this is the place for you.

From the sauna you can admire Lake St. Moritz, which commemorates the first Olympic Games in St. Moritz. Where records were once broken, cross-country skiers now leave their tracks in the snow, and in summer people bathe in the cool water. At the Kulm Hotel, pioneering spirit and tradition merge to create a place like no other.

Your body is immersed in warm water. Bath by bath, your muscles relax. When you feel the natural stone of the listed thermal spa under your feet and marvel at the mountain peaks in the distance, you know you have arrived in Vals. In the evening, sit back and relax in your designer room. Where wood, stone and clear lines bring nature indoors.

The mere view of the listed Grand Hotel slows down your pulse. From the wellness area you can enjoy the view of dense pine and larch forests and the steep slopes of the mountains. In the 2,000-square-metre spa, you feel as though you’re bathing in the heart of the Bernina Valley.

Tranquillity far away from the tourist droves, with the scent of fresh mountain air and a glass of cold champagne. All you need now is a massage to release that last little bit of tension. This wellness hotel in the sunniest village in Graubünden will quickly warm your heart.

Wake up in a charming Engadin chalet, breathe in the cool morning air on the balcony and charge your batteries for the day with breakfast. Then head to the Roman indoor pool, the outdoor salt pool or the grotto with a whirlpool. With seven saunas and four pools, the day passes faster than you think.

After a day out in the mountains, a comfortable bathrobe awaits. A trip to the largest hammam in the Alps, a few lengths in the warm water or a cocktail with a cheese plate in front of the fireplace: at Hotel Schweizerhof, you’ll quickly feel right at home – just with a touch more luxury.

At the Hotel Adula, the staff serves mountain views with your coffee. Swimming in Lake Cauma is the reward for your hike. And the spring water in the outdoor salt pool warms your body from a day in the snow. Nightly relaxation follows in your rustic and luxurious room. Those seeking proximity to the Flims Forest will find a natural retreat here.