Leukerbad

Find Chalets Resort Guide to Leukerbad

The Romans discovered the healing properties of the hot springs of Leukerbad.

This thermal spa resort lies well protected in a Valais valley a popular destination for health and sports’ enthusiasts.

Every day 3.9 million litres of hot water gush from 65 thermal springs in the mountain spa resort of Leukerbad.

Leukerbad is one of the biggest spa and wellness resorts in Switzerland. With it's healing powers, both skiers in winter and hikers in summer regenerate and relax in the warm water.

The centre of Leukerbad is traffic-free and the Leukerbad Sports Arena has plenty of indoor sports facilities to enjoy all-year round.

Summer in Leukerbad

Two cableways connect this holiday resort with the hiking terrains of the Gemmi Pass and Torrent.

An ancient donkey track leads from Leukerbad via the Gemmi Pass and along the Daubensee to Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland.

The Gemmi Pass leads to probably the longest and most challenging climbing path in Switzerland, with long, vertical ‘ladders’ on the Dabenhorn, almost 3000 metres high (2943m).

Skiing in Leukerbad

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

There is also 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 is also kept open for hikers in winter, weather conditions permitting.

Highlights of Leukerbad

  • Gemmi Pass: Gives an impressive view of the Bernese and Valais Alps.

  • Burgerbad: largest alpine thermal spa complex in Europe (10 baths.)

  • Pfyn Forest: meadow landscape and the biggest pine forest in Switzerland.

Top Events of Leukerbad

  • International Literature Festival, Leukerbad (1st weekend in July).

  • Sheep Festival on the Gemmi Pass (end of July).

Leukerbad

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Snow Reports

Leukerbad Snow Report

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Powder | Snow Base : 230cm

 
 

Resort Facts

Resort altitude : 1411m

Highest Ski Lift : 2850m

Longest Run :

Piste Size in kms : 50km

Total Runs : 22

Beginner Runs : 8%

Intermediate Runs : 64%

Advanced Runs : 38%

Total lifts : 16

Night Skiing : No

Snowboard park : 0

Season Starts : December

Season Ends : April

Departure Airports :
Gatwick, Heathrow

Nearest Airport :
Geneva

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Activities :
Cross Country Skiing, Swimming Pool, Ice Skating, Walking Trails