If your shoulder muscles are hard as rock from hunching over the computer all week, why not plan your next city break and escape to The Gruyere Baths.
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Known to locals as Les Bains de la Gruyere, this spa with heated pools set against a panoramic backdrop of the Gruyere mountains will give the relaxing getaway that you so desperately need. Entrance fees start at CHF 26 for 3 hours.
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Start by sinking into the 34-degree heated outdoor pool and find a spot with massage jets to relax your leg muscles, then make your way to the bubble bed for an aquatic massage and stare at the clouds drifting lazily and wonder why you haven’t done this before.
Crawl into one of the Nordic saunas or Turkish hammams to melt away the toxins and finish off with a cold shower. If that isn’t enough to purify you from the last holiday’s excessive drinking, book one of the massage treatments on site.
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Stay Here
For a more zen experience, book a room at the Hotel Cailler, a 4-star affair with direct access from the hotel to the thermal baths. Special offers for doubles start at CHF 380 which includes a breakfast buffet and unlimited entry to the thermal baths.
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Eat Here
Head to Hotel Cailler’s Le Bistrot for casual dining to enjoy regional classics such as the emince de veau, slices of beef doused in Gruyere and Vacherin cream (CHF 37). A good starter choice is the foie gras with apricot chutney (CHF 26). For a more gastronomic experience, the hotel offers a 5-course degustation at the 4 Saison starting at CHF 140 including wine-pairing.
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Enjoy the view from the balcony of your hotel room and end the night with your drink of choice! Salut!
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