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Bad Ragaz

Bad Ragaz in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley at the foot of the Pizol has a long tradition as a health spa. Today it is a wellness resort with top-class hotels, thermal baths and golf courses. The warm (37°C) healing waters bubble up from inside the mountain in the deep, mysterious Tamina Gorge in nearby Pfäfers.
From the middle of the 13th century pilgrims journeyed to the Abbey of Pfäfers near Bad Ragaz, where the Tamina Valley opens into the Rhine Valley, to bathe in the thermal waters. In 1535 the doctor and philosopher, Paracelsus, became the first doctor in Bad Pfäfers and testified to the healing powers of the thermal springs. Thus began the age of spa tourism. In 1716 the earliest baroque bathhouse in Switzerland was built below the Benedictine Monastery in Pfäfers.

From 1840 the thermal water was piped down to the more easily accessible village of Ragaz, 4 kilometres away, so Ragaz quickly became a renowned health resort. Luxury hotels were built to accommodate wealthy travellers, including Russian nobility, and, like the richly traditional Grand Hotel in Bad Ragaz, they still attract guests from all over the world. Today Bad Ragaz with its Tamina Thermal Spa, offers a broad range of medicinal and wellness packages.
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Bad Ragaz

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What types of activities are available in Bad Ragaz?

In Bad Ragaz, you can engage in the following types of activities: Hike, Mountain bike, Camping, Winter hiking, Skiing or snowboarding, Sledging and Snowshoeing.

What places are located near Bad Ragaz?

Near Bad Ragaz, you can find Schaffhausen, Appenzell, St. Gallen, Wildhaus and Elm.

Which season is recommended to visit Bad Ragaz?

Bad Ragaz is suitable for visits in winter and summer.

What views are there in Bad Ragaz?

In Bad Ragaz, there is Mountain view and lowland view.

What leisure activities is Bad Ragaz particularly known for?

Bad Ragaz is known for wellness

Which public transport options are available to reach Bad Ragaz?

Bad Ragaz is accessible by train, by local bus, by car and by bus.