Anna's Guidebook
Thermal Baths
A visit to the thermal baths is a must. The thermal baths are an architectural landmark and a temple of water, stone and pure relax. They are stunning in all seasons. Book in advance on the Therme website. With the guest cards you get a substantial discount on the entrance fee. The use of the steam bath are included in the price. There are two of them. In one of them you need to wear swim wear. Children only above the age of 6 years are accepted. No phones/cameras are allowed inside.
Vals, Therme station
A visit to the thermal baths is a must. The thermal baths are an architectural landmark and a temple of water, stone and pure relax. They are stunning in all seasons. Book in advance on the Therme website. With the guest cards you get a substantial discount on the entrance fee. The use of the steam bath are included in the price. There are two of them. In one of them you need to wear swim wear. Children only above the age of 6 years are accepted. No phones/cameras are allowed inside.
Sugestii despre oraș
Ce să împachetezi
What to bring
Vals is at around 1200 m above sea level. In the summer and spring we recommend bringing a hat, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and clothes that can be layered. The valley is steep, so some may prefer to use hiking poles. Evenings are cool in the summer.
For the winter season, pack warm clothes and sun screen. Skis and sledges can be rented from the lift station.
The thermal baths are open all year round, so if you plan on visiting them, don't forget your swim wear. There are no proper clothing stores, so you may be stuck buying whatever is available, which may not be much.
Deplasarea și accesul
Walk, hike, bike, ski or sledge.
Vals is pretty small. Getting to Vals is easy with public transport. Check Google maps for directions using public transportation.
If coming by car, mind the 30km speed limit in the village. Speeding fines are very high.
You can get around walking in the village. In the winter season there is a free ski shuttle, which stops directly in front of Haus Zerfreila, where the Z Studio is. In the summer there is a bus to Zerfreila Restaurant, from where you can go to the dam wall. There are a few trails that start from Zerfreila Restaurant.
Obiceiuri și cultură
Say hi on the mountain trails
It is very common in Switzerland to greet people when walking by, especially in the mountains. In general, be mindful of others and the rules:).
Modalități de a salva
Pack sandwiches for your hike
We sometimes like buying delicious bread from the local bakery Peng and cheese from the Käserei and having a simple lunch when hiking. This definitely helps when on a budget as an inexpensive restaurant meal and a drink can easily cost 30Fr per person.