On the sunniest hill in Switzerland, 850 metres above Lake Lugano, Dr. Keller chose this site over a century ago not for its views, but for what he called its geomantic potential: a place that acts positively on the person who rests within it. The adults-only house has held that founding conviction ever since, and the DOT SPA — 2,200 square metres of thermal water, steam, silence, and panoramic light — creates conditions for the kind of deep rest that the modern world rarely permits. Not a healing programme. A healing place.
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Well-being and Charm on Lake Lugano. For over a century, Kurhaus Cademario has been the perfect place for those looking for a vacation dedicated to well-being.
Overlooking the Ceresio, it enjoys a privileged position: sunny, south-facing, free from fog, and protected from cold winds. Originally founded as an exclusive care home open year-round, the property boasts a 2,200 m² SPA area with a sauna area and indoor and outdoor heated pool treatments, where you can immerse yourself in total relaxation, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. But the real highlight of Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & Spa is its magnificent panorama. At 850 meters above sea level, you can admire the beautiful Lake Lugano and the majestic Malcantone mountains. The unparalleled view can also be enjoyed from the gourmet restaurant, which features a terrace and large panoramic windows.
The 2,200 square meter DOT.Spa is the driving force behind the hotel’s concept. There the guest discovers his own center of being. The spas interior design mirrors the five geomantic elements: water – represented by spring water and natural cascades, wood – through the birch trees and woods which surround the spa. Earth- present through the interior use of stone, Metal – present in the natural properties found in the natural spring water. This Wellness Oasis is divided into different zones in- and outside. From the indoor pool one can move to the outdoor section with its whirlpool elements and at the same time enjoy the view of the lake and mountains. In the summer, the 20 per six meter outdoor pool with its deckchairs and snack bar are the highlight for the active guest. The guest is pampered with medical as well as aesthetic treatments in the ten sun filled treatment rooms. The medical offerings are above all preventative measures. The DOT.Spa was one of the first in Switzerland to offer Hydro Colon Therapy, which purges and regenerates the entire body. In the pool section, one can relax in the salt-water baths filled with Cademario spring water while luxuriating in the grotto landscape with its underwater music. A waterfall and a gush shower round out the Sole baths offerings. In the Sauna zone everyone finds his fit: From Hamam to Salt Tepidarium to the Finnish and Bio Sauna, everything is available. Between these zones and the fitness area, there is a fireplace lounge for relaxation. In the fitness zones choice abounds. Daily courses, which change regularly, are available. A personal trainer can be arranged individually. During the warmer months open-air classes are scheduled.
The Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & Spa, resting 850 meters above sea level, is ranked as the highest hotel in the Swiss Canton Ticino. The Ticino itself is the only Canton which rests entirely south of the Alps. Cademario, in turn, is located in the “Malcantone” area- a hilly and mountainous landscape that extends down to the Lake of Lugano. Because of this canton’s mild climate, it is possible, regardless of the weather, to hike 365 days year around-for example on the Chestnut trail in Malcantone. Your Spa Wellness Hotel in Switzerland.
„Sunshine is crucial for good health”
Dr. Adolf Keller-Hoerschelmann
Kurhaus Cademario
Via Kurhaus 12
CH – 6936 Cademario
Switzerland
Europe
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