Culture and village tours Bad Ragaz

Culture and village tours Bad Ragaz

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

CHF 18.00
Embark on a journey through time and find out how the discovery of the thermal spring transformed the former farming village of Ragaz into a world-famous wellness destination. On this public guided tour through the historic village, you will immerse yourself in its fascinating history and discover places where tradition and modernity meet.
  • Expert guided tour through the historic village of Bad Ragaz
  • Find out how Ragaz has developed since it was first mentioned in 845 as "curtis ragaces"
  • Hear how the hot thermal water of the Tamina Gorge has shaped Bad Ragaz
  • Discover the historical connection between Ragaz and the Benedictine Abbey of Pfäfers
  • Stroll through the hotel park of the Grand Hotel Quellenhof and Grand Hotel Hof Ragaz
  • Visit the traditional village pool hall in the heart of the village

Embark on an exciting journey of discovery through Bad Ragaz. You will learn how the thermal spring was discovered and what significance it had for people and economic development . Let yourself be transported back to the time when Ragaz was still an important stop on the north-south trade route and hear how the hotel pioneer Bernhard Simon shaped tourism in the region with his visionary foresight. On this tour through the charming village, you will visit historic towns, including the village bathing hall, which has always been a place of relaxation, and stroll through the magnificent park of the Grand Hotel Quellenhof. The tour not only offers fascinating anecdotes and historical background, but also unforgettable insights into the development of Bad Ragaz into what it is today: a place of recreation, culture and history.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

CHF 18.00