natural wonder
Oeschinen Lake (Oeschinensee)
A stunning turquoise mountain lake at 1,578 metres surrounded by dramatic cliff walls and waterfalls above Kandersteg.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Valais, Switzerland · Europe
Leukerbad works well as a base: 15 minutes from Leuk, 15km from Oeschinen Lake (Oeschinensee).
Leukerbad is a town located in Valais, Switzerland. With a population of 1,427, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Leukerbad sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Leukerbad to your route.
Leukerbad (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈlɔʏkərbaːd]; French: Loèche-les-Bains [lɔɛʃ le bɛ̃] ; Walliser German: Leiggerbad, although locally known as ds Baadu) is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
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Leukerbad is located in Valais, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.3794 latitude, 7.6269 longitude.
Leukerbad has a population of approximately 1,427 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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