Discover Gemmi and Leukerbad
Behind every thermal wave in the game is a real place: Leukerbad in the Swiss canton of Valais, at the foot of the steep Gemmi wall.
1,411 m above sea level3.9 million litres of thermal water a day
Thermal water
Leukerbad is the largest alpine thermal spa resort in Europe. Every day more than 3.9 million litres of warm water bubble up from the springs in the village. They feed thermal baths, fountains and streams, and in winter steam rises from the pools into the cold mountain air.
The Gemmi wall
Right above the village the Gemmi wall rises almost vertically. An old mule track winds through the rock face up to the Gemmi Pass. Travellers crossed here between Valais and the Bernese Oberland centuries ago. Today the Gemmibahn cable car takes you up in a few minutes.
Up on the pass
At around 2,300 m, Lake Dauben lies on a wide high plateau. In summer, trails lead around the lake and on towards Kandersteg. Experienced climbers will find via ferratas in the cliffs around Leukerbad.
Summer and winter
Hike, climb and bathe in summer; in winter, ski in the Torrent area across the valley, go winter hiking, and then slip into the warm water.
More about activities, travel and the guest card: leukerbad.ch
