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Hotel Kurhaus Heiligkreuz Bad Ragaz

Bad Ragaz, St. Gallen Canton, Switzerland
Hotel Kurhaus Heiligkreuz Bad Ragaz
Location
Bad Ragaz, St. Gallen Canton, Switzerland
Water type
bicarbonate
Temperature
38 °C
pH
8

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

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Hotel Kurhaus Heiligkreuz in Bad Ragaz draws on the same legendary Tamina Gorge thermal spring system that has made this St. Gallen canton town the centre of Swiss thermal tradition for more than seven centuries, offering bicarbonate and sulfate thermal waters in a historic Kurhaus setting that preserves the 19th-century grand hotel tradition of Alpine spa tourism. The property's Heiligkreuz name — 'Holy Cross' — recalls the religious foundations of the medieval thermal tradition at Bad Ragaz, where Pfäfers monastery monks first channelled the Tamina spring for therapeutic bathing in the 13th century. The consistently warm, mineral-balanced waters emerging from the granitic Tamina Gorge are part of a long thermal tradition associated with well-being and relaxation, maintaining Bad Ragaz's status as one of Switzerland's most renowned thermal resorts.

Insider tip — Hotel Kurhaus Heiligkreuz is affiliated with the historic Bad Ragaz thermal complex in the Rhine Valley, where spring water from the Tamina Gorge has been piped since medieval monastic times. The bicarbonate water at 36-38°C is delivered within a historic Swiss cure hotel that predates the modern wellness trend by more than a century. The gorge itself, accessible by tunnel, offers one of the most extraordinary natural bathing experiences in Europe: thermal mist, bare limestone, and a natural cave ceiling. The broader Bad Ragaz Grand Resort cluster ranks among Switzerland's top medical hydrotherapy destinations.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.