Winter Sun in the Alps
Oct 28, 2014, 2:51 pm
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Winter Sun in the Alps
Hi all -
As an alternative to winter sun, my wife and I are looking to go for a nice relaxing week-long break (we need it!) somewhere in the alps. I've read about the natural thermal pools in places like Leukerbad in particular and wondering if anyone else knew of some great spots? I find it a hard area to plan a trip to properly as there are areas tucked away and a lot of them, plus a lot of the sites and brochures I've used are targeted at skiers or groups.
In short, we aren't big skiers, so would like something with some tobogganing (night-lit would be a plus), some decent walking options (but nothing too advanced) and some nice options for relaxing such as a nice little village, some cafes and shops and some pools/springs etc.
Leukerbad defiantly looks great but there seem to be lots like it so I'm wondering if anyone could help throw some ideas into the hat for a shortlist, or even I could plan a few detours/day trips. I'm open too to Austria and Liechtenstein, it's just the switzerland seemed to have the most options for this.
Many thanks!!!
As an alternative to winter sun, my wife and I are looking to go for a nice relaxing week-long break (we need it!) somewhere in the alps. I've read about the natural thermal pools in places like Leukerbad in particular and wondering if anyone else knew of some great spots? I find it a hard area to plan a trip to properly as there are areas tucked away and a lot of them, plus a lot of the sites and brochures I've used are targeted at skiers or groups.
In short, we aren't big skiers, so would like something with some tobogganing (night-lit would be a plus), some decent walking options (but nothing too advanced) and some nice options for relaxing such as a nice little village, some cafes and shops and some pools/springs etc.
Leukerbad defiantly looks great but there seem to be lots like it so I'm wondering if anyone could help throw some ideas into the hat for a shortlist, or even I could plan a few detours/day trips. I'm open too to Austria and Liechtenstein, it's just the switzerland seemed to have the most options for this.
Many thanks!!!
Oct 29, 2014, 12:56 am
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How about Austria?
that is hard the most are just Tourist Villages and there isnt any sight where you can walk around.
Do you mean with "spring" some Thermal Water Bath?
as a nice little village, some cafes and shops and some pools/springs etc.
Do you mean with "spring" some Thermal Water Bath?
Oct 29, 2014, 3:03 pm
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Scoul might be interesting. It's a bit off the beaten path, and there is a thermal bath there.
The website is here for the baths, in german: http://www.engadin.com/wellness-gesu...n-bad/?R=1&S=1
The website is here for the baths, in german: http://www.engadin.com/wellness-gesu...n-bad/?R=1&S=1