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Lenkerhof gourmet spa resort
Lenk is known for its thermal spring. How was in-
date back from 1689 when an inn was opened near
ployees, our staff is trained to a certain vision in re-
tegrated into the resort ?
the source of Balmen. Even then people noticed
gards to the hospitality business: it is the «Lenkerhof
The source of Balmen is located 100 meters upstream
that the water had great healing powers. In 1843, the
mentality». For beyond the procedures, hospitality
from the hotel which lead to the construction of our
Lenkerhof became a place of cure and turned into a
is what really matters! We are always friendly, pay-
complex. This spring gushes water at a temperature
health resort hotel in the late 20th century. The Len-
ing close attention to the need of our guests, antic-
of 7° C and its sulphur’s rate is among the highest in
kerhof, as a 5 ***** S, existed for only 12 years, our
ipating their wishes and surprising them with some
Europe which contributed to its reputation. This wa-
walls are nevertheless imbued with a long history!
innovative ideas. All this in a relaxed atmosphere!
a real challenge! Sulphur water contains a wide range
In the description of the Lenkerhof you talk
You manage the Lenkerhof as a couple. How does
of beneficial properties for the skin, as well as the di-
about an “5-star-feel-good-atmosphere” What
this affect the atmosphere of your hotel ?
gestive and respiratory systems. But before the spring
do you mean ?
We are pleased to be able to complete this task to-
ends up in our outdoor pool, it undergoes numerous
It is sometimes difficult to find the right words to
gether. This is a real opportunity, because working
treatments. First it is cleaned, then treated with nitro-
describe a feeling. The Lenkerhof gourmet spa re-
in this industry can be demanding, and by manag-
gen to reduce its distinctive odor and later on heated
sort is a 5 ***** Superior Hotel and we have strived
ing this hotel as a couple we have the opportunity
at a temperature of 34° C. Sulphur being corrosive,
to provide our clientele with the most appropriate
to spend more time together! The roles have been
our entire facility can be covered in rust, which re-
services while remaining creative! In recent years
divided according to our skills and desires. We ex-
quires us to be vigilant and invest more than usual.
we have implemented a follow-up on the quality of
change and help each other a lot. The good rela-
ter is a gift from the providence, but its exploitation is
EN
The charming and luxurious
Lenkerhof resort has a unique
atmosphere. We’ve asked
the couple of directors
to tell us the story of this
unique place.
The hotel was built in an idyllic and quiet place.
or with an herbal treatment from our mountains.
What do you propose to your guests for a stress
In addition to these bodily pleasures, we also of-
free stay ?
fer exquisite delicacies for your taste buds! Lots of
The Lenkerhof has over 326 years of existence. Built
customers come to the Lenkerhof for its restaurant
near the source of Balmen, from which flows a sul-
«Spettacolo» and his concept of 15 dishes. The offer
phur water known for its benefits on the body, our
changes on a daily basis. They also like to start their
hotel has a spa encompassing more than 2000m².
evening with a wine tasting party hosted every day
Between the outdoor pool containing sulphur wa-
at 6pm in our cellar, where you will be presented
ter at 34° C, and 7 differents saunas, our guests love
with the best selections of nectars according to the
to relax with a hot stone massage from the Lenk
daily menu!
LENKERHOF GOURMET SPA RESORT
Badstrasse 20
CH-3775 Lenk im Simmental - Switzerland
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