Palais Bad Ragaz

Bad Ragaz has stood for bathing tradition, wonderful natural surroundings, fresh mountain air, optimal relaxation and a wide range of sports activities for centuries.

The Palais Bad Ragaz, with its princely elegance, exquisite restaurants and unique charm, is located at this world-renowned spa resort – a tribute to wellbeing and the healing power of thermal water.

The listed palace building dates from the 18th century and is therefore the oldest building of the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. Already in 1774 Abbot Benedikt Bochsler built the then governor’s office in Ragaz.

Today the preserved wing “Palais” houses magnificent rooms and suites as well as the restaurants IGNIV by Andreas Caminada and the charming Zollstube.

Our present Boutique Hotel Palais Bad Ragaz was already built in the last quarter of the 18th century. When wooden pipelines were built in 1840 to transport the spring water from the nearby Tamina Gorge to Bad Ragaz, the town quickly attracted attention and attracted spa guests from all over the world to Bad Ragaz.

The development of a health resort
The history of the Ragaz spa began in 1840 when the thermal water was piped to the abbot’s governor’s office in Hof Ragaz, four kilometres away. After 1868 it quickly became a world health resort thanks to the initiative and foresight of the architect and former railway director Bernhard Simon.

From the governor’s offices to a boutique hotel
In 1841, Felix Wilhelm Kubly transformed the governor’s offices into an exclusive hotel. Later renovations, on the ground floor resulted in lasting changes to the original structure; for example, the dining room that Kubly created was replaced by a modern hall. From the outside, however, the building seems practically untouched. The Palais was fully restored by Thermalbäder und Grand-Hotels AG in 1976.

Breathtaking splendour in the Music Salon
With its truly princely atmosphere, the dazzling restored music salon offers visitors to the Palais a glimpse into all its earlier splendour and luxury. The wide room, which is suffused with natural light, is dominated by the yellow stucco marble wall panels, which draw the eye up to the intricately decorated ceilings.

ROOMS & SUITES

Immerse yourself in relaxation and luxury. All our rooms and suites contain unique furnishings, deluxe bathrooms with Italian granite, private spa areas, luxurious materials and modern technology.

You’ll also enjoy breathtaking panoramic mountain views while you soak up the peace and seclusion. It’s luxury that’s second to none.

IMPERIAL SUITE

Our Imperial suite scores not only with historical exclusivity, but also with princely elegance. Equipped with inlaid parquet flooring, four-poster bed, free-standing bathtub, tiled stove, stucco ceilings and marble panelling, this fairytale suite offers an exclusive view of the park and the surrounding mountain landscape.

PALAIS SUITE

Our Palais Suites offer attractive spaciousness with separate living and bedrooms. Equipped with a comfortable double bed, noble stucco ceilings and playful details.

SWAN ROOM

The luxurious Swan Room is thematically dedicated to the graceful royal animal and offers an exclusive view of the park and the surrounding mountain landscape. This unique room enchants with playful details and a canopy bed.

RESTAURANTS & BARS

The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz has a long-standing tradition of creating and serving outstanding cuisine. Our restaurants offer authenticity. Culinary diversity. Perfectly honed craftsmanship. And couple a great deal of passion with the courage to innovate.

5 Michelin stars & 76 GaultMillau points
Seven restaurants, three bars, a bistro, a café and a sushi takeaway offer the perfect meal or snack for every event and every taste. Discover culinary highlights. Let us pamper you.

From local Swiss fare to Asian specialities all the way to a modern fine-dining sharing experience. The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz combines indulgence and style. Culinary art and atmosphere. Immerse yourself in a world of gourmet delights. A world of inspiration and excellence.

Our five-star gastronomy is not merely sophisticated; it is award-winning. We have received 5 Michelin stars and 76 GaultMillau points. Come and experience a true mecca for gourmets.

VERVE BY SVEN

Seasonal, authentic and close to nature – the health and lifestyle cuisine in our restaurant verve by sven offers all this and more. Every dish is an ode to joie de vivre and pleasure.

verve by sven embodies joie de vivre and combines healthy, authentic dishes with a harmonious ambience. Every ingredient is sourced from sustainable agriculture and fair trade, and this uncompromising quality is also reflected in the interior design.

Natural materials are paired with warm colours, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere. A meeting place for everyone with integrated bar where award-winning spirits meet alpine-style cocktails and handmade non-alcoholic drinks.

MEMORIES

The Memories unites uncompromising quality, style and purism. A place of wellbeing which returns to the origin of hospitality. Innovation, seasonality and an appreciation of produce are key components of Sven Wassmer’s philosophy.

He applies these consistently in his signature restaurant, Memories, interpreting the new Swiss alpine cuisine in a bold, minimalist style to create authentic, holistic taste experiences that are closely linked with nature.

His menus vary with the changing seasons. It is for this reason that the restaurant offers a seasonal menu consisting of several surprise taste experiences in place of an à la carte menu.

Memories is an oasis of comfort; a return to the origins of hospitality. A conscious haven of peace, which uncompromisingly unites quality, style and nature.

IGNIV BY ANDREAS CAMINADA

At IGNIV, haute cuisine meets the delight of sharing and a homely atmosphere. Enjoy a one of a kind fine-dining sharing experience. A blend of gourmet cuisine and homely comfort. At IGNIV, innovation meets the joy of sharing.

Modernity meets fine dining. And 2 Michelin stars meets 18 Gault Millau points. Rather than relying on a traditional menu with individual starters, main courses and desserts, chef de cuisine Silvio Germann creates different sharing dinners comprising up to 30 different dishes.

Chef de service Francesco Benvenuto pairs these shared courses with the perfect wines. The concept of IGNIV by Andreas Caminada, the top chef from Graubünden, is centred around comfort and deliberate sharing. Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind fine-dining sharing experience.

NAMUN

A masterpiece of Asian cuisine. With carefully balanced Asian flavours. The restaurant Namun promises to transport your taste buds to the Far East. A flavourful Thai soup, steamed dim sum or a spicy crispy duck: the dishes at the restaurant Namun are masterpieces of Asian cuisine.

And a dazzling firework that appeals to all the senses. With carefully balanced Asian flavours. A mixture of tradition and modernity. Authenticity and perfectly honed craftsmanship. In a stylish atmosphere.

At the restaurant Namun, you can order exotic specialities to share or as single dishes, all at a five-star level. Namun promises to take your taste buds on an adventure to the Far East.

OLIVES D’OR

Sophisticated Mediterranean cuisine. With fresh flavours and a Mediterranean ambience. Savour the dolce far niente at the restaurant Olives dʼOr. The restaurant Olives d’Or celebrates Mediterranean cuisine. With a Mediterranean ambience. Fresh flavours.

Delicious fish and home-made pasta creations. At the restaurant Olives d’Or, the well-balanced dishes and the atmosphere, which blends modern and Mediterranean styles, light colours and an inviting ambience, will whisk you away to the Mediterranean Sea.

In the summer months, you can sit outside on the large terrace. Enjoy the sweet feeling of doing nothing as you relax in the shade of the trees. Discover Olives d’Or. And savour the dolce far niente.

GLADYS

Clubhouse classics meet innovative creations. Design meets comfort. Enjoy the culinary diversity on offer at the gladys. The restaurant gladys radiates modern elegance by a perfect combination of wood and stone.

Awarded with 13 GaultMillau points, it impresses not only with its stylish interior, but also with a spacious sun terrace which invites guests to linger after a successful round of golf.

ZOLLSTUBE

Traditional and charming. Enjoy Swiss specialities paired with a delicious Swiss beer at the restaurant Zollstube. The atmosphere at the restaurant Zollstube is typically Swiss. Traditional yet cosmopolitan.

With a menu filled with regional specialities. Rösti and fondue. Grisons barley soup and delicious Zürcher Geschnetzeltes.

Furthermore, the Zollstube has more than 15 kinds of craft beer on offer, all of which are brewed at small, independent Swiss breweries, including 36.5° Quell – the official beer of the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, which is brewed with thermal water from the Tamina gorge.

Enjoy national and regional specialities. Experience sophisticated Swiss cuisine at the restaurant Zollstube.

Health offers
We used our many years of experience in the field of preventive and nutritional medicine to develop the NEWYOU Method®.

This evidence- and experience-based healthcare method encompasses different service packages tailored to your personal lifestyle and combines the latest therapies in the fields of preventive and complementary medicine.

NEWYOU METHOD®

We take a holistic approach to health. Our evidence- and experience-based NEWYOU Method® supports you in optimising your lifestyle and experiencing real transformation – so that you can live healthy and stay healthy.

It isn’t always easy to integrate healthy habits into everyday life. We support you on your journey towards change and guide you to the wellspring of a long and fulfilling life. The NEWYOU Method® is proven to help you maintain your health, prevent diseases and sustainably increase your quality of life.

The NEWYOU packages center around six lifestyle elements that all assist you in various lifestyle-dependent transformation processes. Our lifestyle elements are all about bringing balance to your life and integrating new behavioural patterns.

Renew yourself
Taking time for yourself. Arriving. In the here and now. In your own self. To recharge your batteries and live a fulfilling life once you leave here again. The focus here is on bringing calm to the body, mind and soul.

Feel better
Remove physical and mental blocks. Move forward and experience change. For greater wellbeing, lightness and zest for life in your own body. It is all about improving your quality of life.

Discover exercise
Vitality and life energy through conscious exercise. Targeted therapies increase your physical and mental fitness. For greater contentment and true performance. It is all about strengthening your body and mind.

Experience food
A healthy diet increases your wellbeing, strengthens your immune system and boosts your performance. For greater balance throughout your body. It is all about personalised nutrition.

Explore nature
Nature is our true wellspring of strength. Experience it with all your senses and let yourself be moved. Consciously and completely mindful. It is all about outdoor activities to give you new life energy.

Stay beautiful
Find the source of all beauty. Where aesthetics and wellbeing come together. To holistically preserve your inner vitality and external appearance. It is all about preventive healthy-ageing measures.

Our Wellness offers
In our Spa, we offer you an exclusive retreat for the body, mind and soul. Here you will find breathtaking thermal baths and a holistic range of wellness treatments. Choose the historic Helenabad, the popular Tamina Therme or the Family Spa.

Relax with unique massages, treatments and sauna rituals. Our spa hotel is an ideal venue in which you can immerse yourself in feeling better. In peace, space and time. For new strength and vitality.

THERMAL BATHS

This is where relaxation meets exclusivity. Experience the healing power of nature in our unique thermal baths. A whole world of thermal water awaits you with Grand Resort Bad Ragaz as your base. A truly exclusive wellness offer awaits.

From the historic Helena Spa to the modern Sport Spa, the Family Spa to the Garden Pool with a view of the mountains. In addition, hotel guests have access to the entire bathing area of the Tamina Therme, including the Kneipp zone, made of precious natural stone.

The public thermal bath is not only one of the most traditional and best known in Switzerland, and an architectural masterpiece, but it also offers a huge variety of indoor and outdoor pools over 7,300 square metres.

The power of thermal water
The thermal water from the Tamina Gorge is one of nature’s precious gifts. The waters are unique in their effect, rare in their composition.

Ever since the mystical thermal spring was discovered in 1242, people have travelled from far and wide to keep body, mind and soul healthy here in the thermal baths of Switzerland. The special mineralization and temperature of 36.5° Celsius trigger a number of positive reactions within our bodies.

SAUNA WORLD

Immerse yourself in the Bad Ragaz sauna world. Sit back, relax and re-energise with our truly incomparable saunas.

Saunas at the Thermal Spa
Immerse yourself in Sauna World at Bad Ragaz. Relax, switch off and restore your energy levels. Here you can enjoy a sauna that’s world-class. Bad Ragaz offers one of the most diverse sauna landscapes in Switzerland. Improve your respiratory system.

Strengthen your health. Our spacious sauna area includes a Finnish sauna, steam bath and a textile salt saunabath and a sanarium as well. Cool off in the impressive ice grotto. You can also enjoy peace and relaxation in the winter garden lounge with views of the Swiss mountains.

Ragazer sauna village at the Tamina Therme
The public thermal bath sets new standards in the wellness area with the largest infusion sauna in Switzerland made of Kelo-wood. You’ll can also take advantage of a resting house and a natural pond with its own sun deck.

TAMINA THERME
The Tamina Therme is an architectural masterpiece. The public thermal baths unite traditional spa culture with a modern range of saunas. Pure thermal water, rooms flooded with natural light, oak woodwork and plenty of space for relaxation and regeneration.

In our public baths, you can experience healing thermal water in its purest form and immerse yourself in a sauna culture enjoyed by the Greeks and Romans. The Tamina Therme unites traditional spa culture with innovation and modern style – over 8,600 square metres.

Thermal baths, sauna area and spa treatments
The Tamina Therme offers a huge variety of indoor and outdoor pools and various warm and cold water baths with water jet and shower features. Relax, recharge and leave feeling totally revitalised.

Visit the Sauna Village, which offers the perfect surroundings for show infusions, ceremonies and rituals with its Nordic kelo houses. The varied range of spa treatments also includes exclusive beauty treatments, massages, haki treatments and health-conscious cuisine.

Entry to the Tamina Therme is free for hotel guests. Due to renovation work, the sauna village in the Tamina Therme will be closed for hotel guests until September.

THERMAL WATER

Thermal water is a precious gift of nature – unique in effect and rare in composition. The iconic thermal spring in the Tamina Gorge has been a source of healing thermal water for centuries, and is why we are able to offer our unique health and spa services.

The special mineral composition and the temperature of 36.5°C trigger positive reactions throughout the body. This stimulates the metabolism and blood circulation, and improves heart function.

The thermal water also has a soothing effect on rheumatic conditions and nervous system diseases, as well as lung and kidney disorders.

The discovery of Tamina’s thermal water
Thermal water has been gushing through the Tamina Gorge, which is located near the resort, for thousands of years. The hot spring was discovered by Benedictine monks in 1242, who quickly recognised the water’s healing effects.

However, accessing the gorge was no easy feat. The very first guests had to be lowered down 70 metres in baskets, which was a hair-raising undertaking. Wealthier visitors were lowered using a litter.

From 1350 onwards, wooden bathing houses were built across the gorge. After the doctor and alchemist Paracelsus wrote of the water’s power in one of his works in the 16th century, hordes of people made the pilgrimage to Tamina in search of the healing water.

The thermal water has flowed through a four-kilometre-long pipeline directly to Bad Ragaz since 1840. This laid the foundations for the area’s global reputation as an exceptional spa and health resort.

CELEBRATIONS & MEETINGS

The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is the perfect location for your event. Beautiful surroundings. An exclusive atmosphere. Five-star service and luxurious facilities.

Whether you are organising a business meeting or a private event, we offer room for inspiration. Comfort and individuality. That is why we won the Swiss Location Award.

Our luxury hotel offers ten magnificent rooms and seven different restaurants for your celebration. Each of the restaurants has its own unique character. A mixture of modernity and tradition, elegance and comfort.

All services under one roof
Take advantage of our comprehensive range of services: culinary variety, spa treatments, various accommodation options and countless experiences in the surrounding area. We can help to make your event truly special, filled with unforgettable moments. All under one roof.

EVENT SPACES

The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is home to beautiful event spaces. They each offer a unique ambience, modern furnishings and a great deal of space. Each room has its own unmistakeable character – just like their famous namesakes.

Seven meeting rooms, at once functional and aesthetic
Our meeting rooms are oases of calm far away from the stresses of everyday life. We combine elegant design, clear lines and multifunctional facilities to create modern workspaces and venues for stylish events. With room for up to 400 people.

You can choose from a total of seven event spaces. Five of these are located in the Kursaal. The classical building from the nineteenth century is an absolute masterpiece of its era and offers floor-to-ceiling windows and a unique ambience.

As a modern counterpart to the Kursaal, the elegant, spacious rooms at the Golf Club Bad Ragaz offer an infinite number of design possibilities for all kinds of events.

The Relais & Châteaux Hotel Palais Bad Ragaz, which is also part of the resort, is home to the historical Music Salon, which provides the ideal location for stylish meetings in an intimate setting.

MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Creative spaces that inspire new ideas. Make time for success. Our business rooms and event spaces offer the perfect venue for all manner of meetings, conferences and seminars.

The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland is a place of inspiration, versatile and exciting. Here, business meets pleasure; immerse yourself in a world of possibilities.

An Ideal Meeting & Seminar Hotel in Switzerland
The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz offers an ideal venue for your seminar or event. Your stay doesn’t need to be all work and no play. Improve your business trip with exciting experiences in the resort.

Our experienced events team will help you cater your individual program to your specific needs. Everyone can benefit from our spa & wellness offering and the luxury hotel around it. In addition to our five-star hotels, the boutique hotel Palais Bad Ragaz is also available for overnight stays.

WEDDINGS

Surrounded by gorgeous mountain scenery, celebrate your dream wedding in one of Switzerland’s most beautiful wedding locations. Exclusive ambience, five-star gastronomy and world-class service help make your wedding day simply unforgettable.

An All-Inclusive Wedding Venue in Switzerland
Tailor your wedding day to your own specific needs and desires. Choose to get married in the elegant Victor Hugo Lounge, party afterwards in the impressive Bernhard Simon Hall.

We help to make it all possible – our events team will organise everything from start to finish. From aperitifs and place cards to hairstyling & make-up, wedding cakes and flower arrangements. Your dream wedding in Switzerland will also benefit from being hosted at one of the country’s renowned five-star resorts.

A comprehensive range of services await at the luxurious Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, not to mention world-class gastronomy – from French haute cuisine to creative modern dishes. Celebrate your dream Swiss wedding and immerse yourself in a world of luxury, tradition and inspiration.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is a place that is inspiring, varied and exciting at the same time. Where sport, leisure and entertainment come together.

Sports, entertainment and culture
Dive into a world variety. Our resort offers you a full leisure programme, from sport to shopping to sightseeing. If you’d like to indulge in some culture, you have the choice of numerous concerts, art exhibitions and talks – the whole year round.

GOLF & SPORTS
Whether you prefer golf, mountain biking or simply working up a sweat in the gym, the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz offers you plenty of choice.

Modern fitness center and daily courses
Our guests can take advantage of a modern fitness center. Body & Sports features state-of-the-art sports equipment and offers daily fitness and relaxation courses. Our personal trainers are also on hand to support you in achieving your personal goals.

From minigolf to a 18-hole Championship Course
The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz ist the only resort in Switzerland to have two of its own golf courses: the 18-hole Championship Course and the 9-hole Executive Course.

Mountain Bike

The idyllic countryside around Bad Ragaz offers many kilometres of mountain bike and cycle routes throughout the Heidiland holiday region.

A trip through the beautiful vineyards of the Bündner Herrschaft taking in Landquart, Malans, Jenins, Maienfeld and Fläsch, then back to Bad Ragaz will live on in your mind for long to come.

You now have the possibility to rent different types of e-bikes directly at the resort. In addition to driving courses you can also book individual or guided tours such as culinary tours, wine tours or an e-bike trophy which leads you to different mountain restaurants with charging stations.

Our concierge team will be pleased to assist you with any questions and reservations.

Tennis

Whether you wish to improve your game, perfect your backhand or simply enjoy yourself – tennis and badminton will keep you going. Both experts and beginners will get their money’s worth in Bad Ragaz. Improve your skill with some professional tennis lessons or train on your own with the ball machine. Outdoors in summer, in the sports hall in the event of bad weather.

ACTION AND SPORTS
Around Bad Ragaz, a variety of sports and leisure activities await hikers, mountain bikers and skiers. Here are six of our tips for making your active holidays at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz and in the surrounding region an unforgettable experience.

Five-lakes hike
Five crystal-clear mountain lakes and unique views of the Sardona UNESCO World Heritage Site are what characterize this route.

With a bit of luck, you can spot ibexes, chamois and eagles at Lake Schwarzsee. And it comes with a wonderful view practically every step of the way. Duration: 4.5 hours, distance: 11.4 km, ascent: 535 metres elevation gain, descent: 911 metres elevation loss

Pizol panoramic mountain trail
The high plateau is formed like a natural grandstand and provides a breathtaking view of the Sardona tectonic arena and the Rhine Valley.

At various points along this circular hiking route, information boards and interactive elements teach you more about the surrounding landscape and how the Alps were created, and about the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Duration: 1.5 hours, distance: 3 km, ascent: 53 metres elevation gain, descent: 53 metres elevation loss

Pizalun hike
Starting from the quiet and picturesque scattered settlement of St. Margrethenberg, this beautiful, easy circular hike leads through forests and colorful meadows to the Pizalun peak (1,478 metres), a magnificent vantage point that offers views of the Buendner Herrschaft and the Sarganserland region.

Duration: 2.5 hours, distance: 7.1 km, ascent: 276 metres elevation gain, descent: 276 metres elevation loss

The “Wine and e-bike” culinary tour
Take a guided e-bike tour and pedal your way comfortably through the Buendner Herrschaft past beautiful vineyards. At a stop at a vineyard, you will learn more about the centuries-old winemaking culture and have a chance to rate the winemaker’s abilities at a tasting.

E-bike tour to the Chapfensee reservoir
The idyllic Chapfensee reservoir can be reached by heading from Bad Ragaz towards Viltersberg. The challenging tour takes you past the ruins of Freudenberg Castle and offers a unique view of the Rhine Valley.

The dammed mountain lake and the surroundings, which have been designated a nature conservation area, will show you nature in all her glory. A swift descent takes you past Sargans Castle. Duration: 3.1 hours, distance: 39.9 km, ascent: 1,100 metres elevation gain, descent: 1,100 metres elevation loss

Rent an e-bike
The Bad Ragaz e-bike station is located directly on the grounds of the resort. You can rent Trek e-mountain bikes and Diamant e-city bikes, get tips and information from locals, and book culinary tours and other offers. Hotel guests of the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz receive discounts on e-bike rental prices.

River rafting on the Anterior Rhine
The spectacular Ruinaulta, or Rhine gorge, meanders from Ilanz to Reichenau near Bonaduz. Over thousands of years the river has created a landscape of incomparable beauty here: white limestone cliffs and green wetlands line the river with its sparkling rapids.

The Anterior Rhine offers easy to medium whitewater, suitable for (almost) everyone from 10 years of age – especially for families and groups. Can be booked from the start of May to the start/middle of October as a half- or full-day trip

Alpine skiing
Our local mountain, the Pizol, offers 43 kilometers of snow fun on the slopes and is only a few minutes away from the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. The Flumserberg winter paradise is the largest winter sports destination between Zurich and Bad Ragaz, with 65 kilometers of pistes.

Other top skiing resorts are also available within a 45-minute drive, such as the Flims Laax Falera skiing destination, the Arosa Lenzerheide snow sports area and the winter sports resort of Davos.

Cross-country skiing
The idyllic area around Bad Ragaz radiates peace and harmony – perfect for really taking in nature while cross-country skiing. The Heidiland holiday region offers various cross-country skiing trails for beginners, advanced and professional skiers, suitable for both the skating and classic technique.

Snowshoe hiking
Individually guided snowshoe tours take you to the most beautiful winter wonderland spots of the Heidiland holiday region.

Bring variety to your winter program and enjoy a few hours of unadulterated nature on a half-day guided snowshoe tour. In a snow-covered landscape, far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you can really experience winter.

Ice skating
Ice skating is probably the oldest of winter sports – and also the most common. In the area around Bad Ragaz there is something for every kind of ice skater, from relaxed skating to intensive ice hockey. The Sarganserland ice rink is 15 minutes away by car, and the Quader ice rink in Chur is 20 minutes away.

ART AND CULTURE
Be it a guided tour through the Old Town of Chur, Switzerland’s oldest city, or a visit to the art city of Bregenz: the excursion destinations can be easily reached within only a few minutes by car from Bad Ragaz, and are the perfect spots to delight culture, art and shopping enthusiasts.

The Alpine town of Chur
Switzerland’s oldest city abounds with history. Discover the charm of the capital of Graubünden on a guided tour of the city, or rent an audio guide to learn interesting facts about the history and culture of this Alpine town.

Stroll through the picturesque lanes of the Old Town, or explore the small boutiques and speciality shops. Our concierge will be happy to provide you with a city map and arrange for transportation from Bad Ragaz to Chur and back.

The mystical Tamina gorge
Around 1240, hunters from the Pfäfers monastery discovered a 36.5°C spring in the Tamina gorge. And so began the long history of Bad Pfäfers and later Bad Ragaz. Visit the museum in Altes Bad Pfäfers and learn all about the centuries-old bathing tradition.

A path leads you into the interior of the rock and to the source of the healing thermal spring. You can explore the Tamina gorge on your own or on a guided tour.

It takes about an hour to get from the resort to the Tamina gorge on foot, but there is also a regular public bus service. Open from the end of April to the end of October

Bregenz
A variety of museums, concert events and theatrical performances: Beautifully situated on Lake Constance, the city of Bregenz beckons visitors to linger. Our cultural director Sina Samieian, a native of Bregenz, is ready with tips for events or museums and will gladly provide you with recommendations for the latest highlights.

Guided tour of the Hagerbach Test Gallery

The Hagerbach Test Gallery offers a variety of attractions, such as live explosion demonstrations, rides on the mine train, the adventure cinema in an SBB rail carriage, a building material testing laboratory and fire-extinguishing courses.

This is definitely not a run-of-the-mill experience, and it takes place completely underground.

Experience art at Bad Ragaz

Find inspiration on the authentic, lively art and culture tours offered by Bad Ragaz Tours. You can choose from a variety of tours. A special highlight is the art tour of Bad RagARTz, where you will get exciting background information about the history of the spa resort and the countless open-air sculptures and their artists.

Mine Gonzen
The 90 kilometre long Gonzen iron mine, abandoned in 1966, has for many years offered visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the exciting world of the tunnel labyrinth.

On the tour through galleries and tunnels, past deep silos and hidden corners, the ever-changing colours of the imposing ore deposit fascinate. From normal guided tours to special events such as day tours and wine tasting at the Gonzen Winery, you can experience numerous adventures.

Fabulous wines, Alpine air and Heidi
The region around Bad Ragaz is truly diverse. Impressive places of interest, picturesque hiking trails and attractive theme-based hikes are waiting to be explored by you.

Right on our doorstep you will find the Buendner Herrschaft – a wine region known not only for its outstanding winemakers but most of all for its most famous resident: Heidi.

Because the interests of our guests are just as diverse as our region, we have put together our highlights of the region for you.

RELAXATION AND CULINARY DELIGHTS
Relaxing holidays with wonderful views, natural highlights and culinary treats: the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is the ideal spot for true connoisseurs. In addition, the healing thermal water from the Tamina gorge and our services to meet your every need provide you with space and time for relaxation.

Wine tour
Go on a wine tour and discover the Buendner Herrschaft, the Heidiland holiday region and the St. Gallen Rhine Valley with their wines which are typical of the terrain, along with the cultural and culinary delights of this region.

There are various themed tours available to choose from according to your personal preferences, such as a vintage tour or an organic tour. Private tours can be booked all year round. Our concierge will be happy to provide you with more information.

Lake Cauma
Due to its bright turquoise water, Lake Cauma is often referred to as “the Caribbean of Switzerland”. Swimming, relaxing or sunbathing – a detour to this beautiful lake is the perfect add-on to any excursion.

There is also a self-service restaurant with a terrace and separate lounge on the shores of the beautiful bathing lake. Lake Cauma is 35 minutes away by car.

Romantic horse-drawn carriage ride

See the Heidiland holiday region while relaxing in a horse-drawn carriage. You can choose between a short, two-hour round trip in the morning, or a half-day or day trip.

Particular highlights include the Heidi round trip, the Buendner Herrschaft trip, the trip to the Tamina gorge or the fondue carriage during the winter season.

Boat tour on Lake Walensee
A mild climate, a fjord-like lake and the imposing backdrop of the Churfirsten mountain range: the region around Lake Walensee is a world apart. Take in the picturesque natural surroundings during a boat trip on the lake. In addition to the regular boat service, various event and themed boat trips are also available.

SHOPPING

The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz offers a wide range of shopping options. Be inspired by our exclusive boutiques, where you will find jewellery, fashion, in-house culinary delicacies and much more besides.

Grande Fleur
Our passionate florist team can create the perfect flower arrangement for any occasion – as a gift, for a celebration or to decorate your hotel room. Grande Fleur lovingly and thoughtfully creates floral works of art right in the middle of the lobby of the Grand Hotel Hof Ragaz.

Huber fine watches & jewellery
The Liechtenstein family company is one of Europe’s largest and most traditional establishments in the watch and jewellery industry. At the boutique in the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, you will find exclusive brands including Audemars Piguet, Piaget, Cartier, Hublot and Omega.

La Boutique
Here you will find luxurious knitwear made of the finest cashmere and a broad selection of scarves and cardigans. For the gentlemen, there is timeless fashion, as well as accessories such as ties and scarves.

Juwelier Stucky
The Stucky watch and jewellery shop carries exclusive brands such as Chopard, Piaget and Leo Witter. The family business also creates individual pieces of jewellery on request at its own goldsmith’s atelier in Bad Ragaz.

CASINO

Fun, games and excitement. Whether your game of choice is blackjack, roulette or poker, at Casino Bad Ragaz you will experience stylish entertainment with events and live music. Furthermore, the Golden Wave Bar offers more than 140 varieties of gin. So why not try your luck and celebrate an unforgettable evening?

Website: www.resortragaz.ch

Rooms: 14

Price: from 416 EUR per night