The Best Spas & Wellness Hotels in Switzerland

The incredibly opulent Dolder Grand is located in the hills above Zurich, featuring a 4,000 square metre spa that offers everything from saunas and steam baths to a solarium and meditation room. Its impeccably sleek design includes panoramic windows, high ceilings and shimmering tilework, making it feel simultaneously serene and cosy.

Need to know: The Dolder Grand is among the best wellness hotels in Switzerland for an exclusive spa experience. For total privacy, you can book a spacious spa suite with its own whirlpool, steam bath, fireplace and more.

La Réserve Genève offers guests a lakeside getaway just north of central Geneva, complete with a cutting–edge spa that provides a truly comprehensive wellness experience. Here you can enjoy not only massages and facials, but also consultations with an on-site osteopath, nutritionist or expert in aesthetic and regenerative medicine.

Need to know: If you’re looking for a health–focused spa retreat in Switzerland, consider the four–day ‘better–ageing break’ at La Réserve Genève. It’s designed to help you decrease stress and develop healthy habits related to food, exercise and well-being.

Traditional Swiss architecture and contemporary comforts collide at The Alpina. This elegant hotel is perched in the mountains of Gstaad – home to some of the most beautiful hikes in Switzerland – and boasts the country’s first Six Senses Spa. The brand is a global leader in luxury wellness, offering everything from biohacking to ancient healing practices.

Need to know: Doing a detox retreat in Switzerland might seem tough when you consider all that cheese and chocolate, but The Alpina offers a special detox menu and healthy snacks (plus gourmet local specialties if you do want to indulge).

Staying at Le Grand Bellevue feels like visiting a fairytale castle, complete with a turreted tower and phenomenal views of Gstaad and the mountains beyond. Le Grand Spa makes it a fantastic choice for a wellness retreat in Switzerland; its Thermal Oasis includes several saunas, an ice fountain, a salt inhalation grotto, a Turkish steam bath, an outdoor relaxation pool and more.

Need to know: Beyond relaxing at the spa, Le Grand Bellevue also invites you to enjoy the great outdoors – whether by spending time in its manicured gardens, playing tennis or croquet, skiing, mountain biking, hot air ballooning or sailing.

Lake Lucerne is among the most beautiful places in Switzerland, and Park Hotel Vitznau is a haven of peace and grandeur on its shores. This historic hotel has been welcoming guests for well over a hundred years, but its spa is decidedly modern. A highlight is the outdoor infinity pool with panoramic views of the Alps.

Need to know: Younger guests can also enjoy a spa day at Park Hotel Vitznau thanks to its special spa menu for kids. While certain areas are reserved for adults, children can be pampered with the Little Prince/Princess treatment or a ‘chocolate massage.’

More than one of the best luxury train journeys in Switzerland include a stop in St. Moritz: a glamorous Alpine town that’s synonymous with winter sports and luxury. We suggest staying at the renowned Badrutt’s Palace, which boasts a glass–walled indoor pool, a heated outdoor pool, private spa suites and dozens of wellness treatments.

Need to know: Badrutt’s Palace is alluring in both winter and summer, but the former is best if you want to experience the magic of the snowy slopes. After a day of skiing, snowboarding, sledding, ice skating or even paragliding, the spa is especially inviting.

In contrast to some of the more historic spots on this list, The Chedi has been open for just over a decade. It’s a magnificently modern getaway, blending classic Swiss style with Asian influences to create a chic space that encourages relaxation. The spa is outfitted with warm wood and low lighting, offering advanced hydrotherapy and holistic treatments.

Need to know: The Chedi is located in Andermatt, a charming village just east of the beautiful Bernese Oberland. Surrounded by steep mountains and rolling valleys, it’s an ideal spot to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Alps.

The Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa is a genuine icon of Swiss hospitality; it’s been hosting distinguished guests for more than 150 years. Located in the lovely city of Interlaken, the hotel has one of the largest spas on this list (5,500 square metres) including saunas, massage rooms, steam baths and an outdoor pool garden. Its elegant design is inspired by 1940s glamour.

Need to know: Sustainability is a core value at the Victoria-Jungfrau. Many products are locally sourced, waste is recycled and composted when possible and every detail of the hotel’s operations is carefully considered to reduce its environmental footprint.

Another landmark hotel, the Beau-Rivage Palace sits on the northern side of Lake Geneva in the city of Lausanne. Its enormous Guerlain Spa is bright, airy and inviting, with spaces for wellness rituals, meditation, yoga and fitness, as well as tennis and padel courts. There’s even a ‘beach’ with soft sand and sun loungers.

Need to know: The views from the Beau-Rivage Palace’s rooms are exceptional – especially if you opt for a suite with a balcony overlooking the lake and mountains.