Right next to the Sportarena Leukerbad is a veritable ski paradise for children. Equipped with three conveyor belts, a carousel as well as a drag lift and a disc lift, the Snowpark Sportarena is the ideal place to learn snow sports, with on-site ski instructors who make it easy for both young and old to get used to the snow and the equipment.

The Walliser Alpentherme & Spa Leukerbad (open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.) disposes of a 200 sqm indoor thermal bath with 36 – 40°C water temperature and an outdoor thermal bath of 300 sqm (water temperature 36°C ) featuring a variety of underwater attractions. Both pools are waiting to be discovered by you with a multitude of integrated facilities, it is a marvelous experience at any time of the year.

The flowtrail in Leukerbad promises a rewarding ride for all mountain bike enthusiasts. Measuring 3.23 km with an average gradient of 10%, the route starts at Rinderhütte, at an altitude of 2,304 m, and finishes at Torrentalp, at 1,919 m: a vertical drop of 385 m. The ride features thrilling banked turns, bumps and jumps, which you can also avoid. Pure mountain biking pleasure – without the need to pedal!

Once a year Leukerbad is the place to be for all those interested in literature. Mountains, water and words, that's how we can describe the literature festival of Leukerbad. Readings at various locations make the festival so unique. National and international authors will read from their works  in hotel bars and gardens, in the Dala Gorge or at midnight up on Gemmi Pass. This is a must for all bookworms!

Organised astride the cantons of Valais and Bern, Wildstrubel by UTMB® invites trail running enthusiasts to discover the alpine landscapes around the Wildstrubel massif. The main race offers a 113-kilometre route and 6,600 metres of ascent difference starting in Crans-Montana, with the route going all the way around the Wildstrubel massif via the Bernese Alps. The other three race formats include 70 kilometres from Kandersteg, 50 kilometres from Adelboden and 25 kilometres from Leukerbad. The common finish of the four courses is in Crans-Montana. 

This event is part of the UTMB World Series and one of the stages for runners wishing to participate in the UTMB Mont-Blanc and thus reach the UTMB World Series Finals in Chamonix.

Attention, folk music fans! Don't miss the Folk Music Weekend in October, when traditional folk groups from all over Switzerland will perform in the unique atmosphere of an impressive natural arena and Leukerbad's streets and restaurants will come alive with timeless tunes.

From 30 August to 14 September 2025, the Valais will be the mountain bike capital of the world. For the first time in the history of the Mountain Bike World Championships, a single region will host the different events: cross-country, downhill, e-bike, enduro, marathon, pumptrack and short track. Eight Valaisan destinations will host these different events, while the opening ceremony will take place in Sion. Between 1,000 and 1,500 athletes are expected to take part in this exceptional event, which will bring together the world's best athletes.