Switzerland's 10 Most Spectacular Spas

Switzerland often tops quality-of-life surveys thanks to the country's emphasis on wellness and health. It’s no surprise, then, that spas have a long history there—for centuries, the Swiss have been bathing in the many natural springs that bubble from the country’s rugged terrain. Many hotels have their own spas that guests are free to use, although treatments usually cost extra. Soaking in the warm waters of a thermal bath or getting a massage is the perfect way to relieve sore muscles after skiing, hiking, or biking in the nearby mountains. Today’s Swiss spas combine European wellness practices with modern therapies and global treatments from counties like Japan, Russia, and Turkey. Many are modernized to show off impressive contemporary design and feature floor-to-ceiling windows and other architectural elements to accentuate the beautiful views of the Alpine scenery.—Meredith Bethune