Things to Do in Bad Ragaz

An outdoor exhibition of over 30 modern sculptures by Swiss and international artists, scattered through the village gardens and main street. Changes every few years.

🕐 Outdoor, accessible 24/7

💡 Free audio guide available as a podcast or via QR codes on the plinths. Allow 1–2 hours for the full loop.

A dramatic narrow gorge with a wooden walkway alongside the rushing Tamina River. The source of Bad Ragaz's thermal water. Short walk from the town centre.

🕐 Daily 08:00–18:00 (winter until 17:00)

💡 Go early morning to avoid crowds and see the light hit the rock walls. The walkway gets slippery after rain.

The historic centre with cobbled streets, medieval buildings, and St. Leonhard's Church. Free to wander and photograph. The Rathausplatz has a fountain.

🕐 Open area, accessible 24/7

💡 Pick up a free walking map from the tourist office at the station. The church is often open weekdays.

A ruined 13th-century Benedictine monastery with a small museum on the history of the abbey and the region. The chapel has faded frescoes.

🕐 Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00 (closed Mon)

💡 Free on the first Sunday of the month. Combine with a walk through the adjacent herb garden. Entry is 5 CHF.

A large, modern thermal bath complex fed by the same 36.5°C water that comes from the gorge. The basic entry gives access to indoor and outdoor pools.

🕐 Daily 08:30–21:00 (last entry 20:00)

💡 Cheapest entry before 09:00 weekdays—about 22 CHF instead of 28. Towel hire costs extra, so bring your own.