The Tamina Gorge is a popular excursion destination in heidiland. It is located near Bad Ragaz and was formed over thousands of years by the water of the roaring Tamina River. The crevice, which the river dug into the rock, is 750 m long and 70 m deep. The gorge can be walked on a 450 m long secured path. The rock opens at the spring water grotto. The 36.5 °C warm Tamina spring gushes out of the rock here with an impressive 8000 liters of water per min. In summer, a light spectacle illuminates the mystical gorge.
The Tamina Gorge is a popular excursion destination in heidiland. It is located near Bad Ragaz and was formed over thousands of years by the water of the roaring Tamina River. The crevice, which the river dug into the rock, is 750 m long and 70 m deep. The gorge can be walked on a 450 m long secured path. The rock opens at the spring water grotto. The 36.5 °C warm Tamina spring gushes out of the rock here with an impressive 8000 liters of water per min. In summer, a light spectacle illuminates the mystical gorge.
You visit the Tamina Gorge and the old Pfäfers baths on a public guided tour. In the gorge, you will learn how the thermal spring with 36.5 °C warm water was created and discovered. In the baths, you will learn about the centuries-old bathing culture.
per person
from £30
You’ll ride from Bad Ragaz train station to the Tamina Gorge in a horse-drawn carriage. Here, you can visit the historic Old Bath of Pfäfers. If you’d like, you can also explore the gorge with the healing grotto (7,000 liters of thermal water per minute).
Discover the Tamina Gorge in the morning, experience the wine craft up close at noon and relax in the spa in the evening: a culinary day in a class of its own in Heidiland!
You visit the Tamina Gorge and the old Pfäfers baths on a public guided tour. In the gorge, you will learn how the thermal spring with 36.5 °C warm water was created and discovered. In the baths, you will learn about the centuries-old bathing culture.
+ Please check the departure times of the Postbus from Ragaz station (note the lunch break) + Minimum of four adults (final decision 4 p.m. the day before).
You visit the Tamina Gorge and the old Pfäfers baths on a public guided tour. In the gorge, you will learn how the thermal spring with 36.5 °C warm water was created and discovered. In the baths, you will learn about the centuries-old bathing culture.
+ Please check the departure times of the Postbus from Ragaz station (note the lunch break) + Minimum of four adults (final decision 4 p.m. the day before).
per person
from £30
You’ll ride from Bad Ragaz train station to the Tamina Gorge in a horse-drawn carriage. Here, you can visit the historic Old Bath of Pfäfers. If you’d like, you can also explore the gorge with the healing grotto (7,000 liters of thermal water per minute).
+ The carriage is available for a maximum of 5:00 hours (round trip takes about 1:30 hours) + The tour runs in all weather conditions, unless safety concerns cause the Rössliposcht to cancel the ride
Discover the Tamina Gorge in the morning, experience the wine craft up close at noon and relax in the spa in the evening: a culinary day in a class of its own in Heidiland!
+ Alcohol-free and vegetarian options available + Bring good shoes and swimming trunks
Tickets for Tamina Gorge differ by starting point and what's included — here's how to find the right one.
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| Price | Price£24per person | Price£30per person | Price£213per person |
| Popularity | Popularity1 booked | ||
| Duration | Duration1 hr 30 min | Duration6 hr 30 min | |
| Meeting Point | Meeting PointEingang Altes Bad Pfäfers, 7312 Pfäfers | Meeting PointBahnhofplatz, 7310 Bad Ragaz | Meeting PointJe nach Vereinbarung an den Bahnhöfen Bad Ragaz, Sargans oder Landquart |
| Languages | LanguagesGerman | LanguagesGerman, English | |
| Provider | ProviderHeidiland Tourismus | ProviderHeidiland Tourismus | ProviderWine Tours Switzerland |
| Cancellation | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 72 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before |
| Check availability | Check availability | Check availability |
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Travel Guide
In the Tamina Gorge, seven to ten million liters of thermal water flow each day. That’s about 8,000 liters per minute. An impressive number, yet the source of this water remains somewhat unclear to this day. It is believed that the water takes over ten years to make its way to the surface in the Tamina Gorge. Once it bubbles forth from the source, it has a temperature of 36.5°C.
In the Tamina Gorge, you can visit this source and dip your hand into the warm thermal water. Additionally, there’s the Old Bath Pfäfers, which is the oldest remaining Baroque spa in Switzerland. Today, it serves as an exciting museum, a cultural venue, and a lovely restaurant. In the museum, you’ll gain insights into the history of bathing. To dive even deeper into the subject, you have the option to participate in guided tours. These tours will give you a closer look at the centuries-old bathing culture and the origin of the source.
The gorge also regularly hosts interesting events. One particularly fascinating event is “Light Ragaz.” In the midst of the Tamina Gorge, a heartwarming light spectacle tells a story about happiness.
Swiss Activities Tip:
If you want to visit the Tamina Gorge and also enjoy the healing thermal water at the spa, the Wine tour, spa, and Tamina Gorge is just right for you. In the morning, you’ll visit the gorge, at noon you can experience the winemaking craft of the region up close, and in the evening, you can relax in the dreamy Tamina Spa.
The Tamina Gorge and its surroundings are a popular destination for hiking enthusiasts. There are both easy and more challenging routes, all leading you into the heart of the gorge right to the spring.
Valens - Tamina Gorge:
The hike starts in the dreamy village of Valens and leads you directly into the gorge. As you descend, you'll walk through peaceful forests, accompanied by the sound of the Tamina. Once you reach the bottom, you can dip your hand into the warm thermal water and visit the Old Bath of Pfäfers. The return route is the same as the way there.
Bettlerweg at Pizol - Tamina Gorge:
This hike begins in Pardiel on the famous Bettlerweg. The trail takes you through a stunning mountain landscape over the Zanuz gorge to Alp Tristeli. Along the way, you'll enjoy impressive views over the Tamina Valley. The destination of the route is the Tamina Gorge, where you can hold your hand in the warm spring water and visit the old Bath of Pfäfers.
Tamina Gorge Loop:
This hike takes you from Bad Ragaz to the Tamina Gorge and back. You'll reach the Old Bath of Pfäfers in about an hour. From the entrance to the spring grotto, it's another 450 meters to the grotto, where you can marvel at the warm spring water. Then, it's back up to Pfäfers. The trail leads you over a beautiful natural bridge and through breathtaking landscapes. From there, you'll return to Bad Ragaz.
Route of Wonders Tamina Gorge:
This hike starts at the train station in Bad Ragaz and first takes you through the beautiful spa park of the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. A highlight of this park is the spectacular giant sequoias. Then, you will continue along the Tamina. After a while, you'll enter the rocky terrain, where you will reach the spring grotto. The same route takes you back. Alternatively, you can take the gorge bus back to Bad Ragaz.
Warm Water in a Gloomy Gorge:
This hike starts at the former monastery of Pfäfers and first takes you through the village of Pfäfers. After crossing the village, it goes into steep terrain, where you need to be sure-footed. Once you've overcome the steep section, you'll come to the road leading to the Old Bath, taking you underneath gigantic rock overhangs. This path will lead you to the spring.
Driving to Alten Bad Pfäfers in the Taminaschlucht is not allowed for cars, scooters, and bicycles. You can choose one of the hiking paths to reach your destination on foot. Alternatively, the post bus or the Rösslipost is available for you.
If you're driving to Bad Ragaz, there are several parking options. You can park at the Allmend parking lot near the train station, the Zentrum multi-storey car park, and Tamina Therme/Casino, as well as Park&Rail.
You can only visit Taminaschlucht and Alten Bad Pfäfers in the summer, between mid-April and mid-October. The season runs from May to October. During this time, the following opening hours apply:|Date|Time| |:---:|:---:| |May to August|10:00 AM - 5:15 PM| |September - October|10:00 AM - 4:15 PM|
Taminaschlucht is a special experience for all nature and culture lovers and should be high on your bucket list.
Visitors with mobility impairments will need to cross a gravel area from the parking lot to the entrance of Taminaschlucht. While this part can be challenging, the gorge itself is easily accessible by wheelchair. Alten Bad Pfäfers is a historic building with many stairs, making it unfortunately inaccessible to visitors with mobility issues on the upper floors. However, the restaurant, kiosk, chapel, and garden terrace are all wheelchair-friendly.
In the Tamina Gorge, seven to ten million liters of thermal water flow each day. That’s about 8,000 liters per minute. An impressive number, yet the source of this water remains somewhat unclear to this day. It is believed that the water takes over ten years to make its way to the surface in the Tamina Gorge. Once it bubbles forth from the source, it has a temperature of 36.5°C.
In the Tamina Gorge, you can visit this source and dip your hand into the warm thermal water. Additionally, there’s the Old Bath Pfäfers, which is the oldest remaining Baroque spa in Switzerland. Today, it serves as an exciting museum, a cultural venue, and a lovely restaurant. In the museum, you’ll gain insights into the history of bathing. To dive even deeper into the subject, you have the option to participate in guided tours. These tours will give you a closer look at the centuries-old bathing culture and the origin of the source.
The gorge also regularly hosts interesting events. One particularly fascinating event is “Light Ragaz.” In the midst of the Tamina Gorge, a heartwarming light spectacle tells a story about happiness.
Swiss Activities Tip:
If you want to visit the Tamina Gorge and also enjoy the healing thermal water at the spa, the Wine tour, spa, and Tamina Gorge is just right for you. In the morning, you’ll visit the gorge, at noon you can experience the winemaking craft of the region up close, and in the evening, you can relax in the dreamy Tamina Spa.
The Tamina Gorge and its surroundings are a popular destination for hiking enthusiasts. There are both easy and more challenging routes, all leading you into the heart of the gorge right to the spring.
Valens - Tamina Gorge:
The hike starts in the dreamy village of Valens and leads you directly into the gorge. As you descend, you'll walk through peaceful forests, accompanied by the sound of the Tamina. Once you reach the bottom, you can dip your hand into the warm thermal water and visit the Old Bath of Pfäfers. The return route is the same as the way there.
Bettlerweg at Pizol - Tamina Gorge:
This hike begins in Pardiel on the famous Bettlerweg. The trail takes you through a stunning mountain landscape over the Zanuz gorge to Alp Tristeli. Along the way, you'll enjoy impressive views over the Tamina Valley. The destination of the route is the Tamina Gorge, where you can hold your hand in the warm spring water and visit the old Bath of Pfäfers.
Tamina Gorge Loop:
This hike takes you from Bad Ragaz to the Tamina Gorge and back. You'll reach the Old Bath of Pfäfers in about an hour. From the entrance to the spring grotto, it's another 450 meters to the grotto, where you can marvel at the warm spring water. Then, it's back up to Pfäfers. The trail leads you over a beautiful natural bridge and through breathtaking landscapes. From there, you'll return to Bad Ragaz.
Route of Wonders Tamina Gorge:
This hike starts at the train station in Bad Ragaz and first takes you through the beautiful spa park of the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. A highlight of this park is the spectacular giant sequoias. Then, you will continue along the Tamina. After a while, you'll enter the rocky terrain, where you will reach the spring grotto. The same route takes you back. Alternatively, you can take the gorge bus back to Bad Ragaz.
Warm Water in a Gloomy Gorge:
This hike starts at the former monastery of Pfäfers and first takes you through the village of Pfäfers. After crossing the village, it goes into steep terrain, where you need to be sure-footed. Once you've overcome the steep section, you'll come to the road leading to the Old Bath, taking you underneath gigantic rock overhangs. This path will lead you to the spring.
Driving to Alten Bad Pfäfers in the Taminaschlucht is not allowed for cars, scooters, and bicycles. You can choose one of the hiking paths to reach your destination on foot. Alternatively, the post bus or the Rösslipost is available for you.
If you're driving to Bad Ragaz, there are several parking options. You can park at the Allmend parking lot near the train station, the Zentrum multi-storey car park, and Tamina Therme/Casino, as well as Park&Rail.
You can only visit Taminaschlucht and Alten Bad Pfäfers in the summer, between mid-April and mid-October. The season runs from May to October. During this time, the following opening hours apply:|Date|Time| |:---:|:---:| |May to August|10:00 AM - 5:15 PM| |September - October|10:00 AM - 4:15 PM|
Taminaschlucht is a special experience for all nature and culture lovers and should be high on your bucket list.
Visitors with mobility impairments will need to cross a gravel area from the parking lot to the entrance of Taminaschlucht. While this part can be challenging, the gorge itself is easily accessible by wheelchair. Alten Bad Pfäfers is a historic building with many stairs, making it unfortunately inaccessible to visitors with mobility issues on the upper floors. However, the restaurant, kiosk, chapel, and garden terrace are all wheelchair-friendly.
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