Travel Guide

Leukerbad

Switzerland

Best time to go: December–March, June–October

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Sights

  • Thermal baths – The largest thermal spa resort in the Alps – warm water beneath sheer cliffs.
  • Gemmipass – A cable car up to the pass with sweeping views of the Valais Alps.
  • Daubensee – A mountain lake on the Gemmi – with a winter walking trail.
  • Daubenhorn via ferrata – One of the longest via ferratas in Switzerland – experienced climbers only.
  • Albinen ladders – Wooden ladders on the rock face – the old path to the neighbouring village.
  • Torrent – A gondola to the ski and hiking area opposite.

Food & nightlife

  • Raclette – The Valais classic, best with Raclette du Valais AOP.
  • Valais platter – Air-dried meat, bacon, cheese and rye bread.
  • Cholera – A covered pie with potatoes, leeks, apples and cheese.
  • Valais wine – Fendant, Petite Arvine and Cornalin from the Rhône valley.

Day trips

  • Gemmi to Kandersteg – A classic pass hike from Valais into the Bernese Oberland.
  • Leuk – A small town with a castle and vineyards.
  • Pfyn-Finges forest – A nature park with pine forest and ponds in the Rhône valley.

Good to know

When to go
December–March, June–October
Getting around
Train to Leuk, then PostBus up the mountain; everything in the village is within walking distance.
Tipping
Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.
Power
Plug type J/C, 230 V.
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)

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