Forum Paracelsus
The information centre of the St. Moritz healing springs
The Forum Paracelsus in St. Moritz Bad is dedicated to the history of the mineral springs of St. Moritz. The core of this forum is the Mauritius spring tapping which dates back to the Bronze Age. It was discovered along with votive offerings such as swords and needles in 1853 and excavated in 1907. It has been displayed in the Forum Paracelsus since 2014. According to archaeological research, the larch wood of this mineral spring tapping, which is the oldest one in Europe still preserved, was harvested in the woods of Upper Engadine around 1411 BC. In the Forum Paracelsus, the history of the St. Moritz mineral springs and the bathing culture is brought to life by touchscreens and listening stations in ten languages. The name of the Forum Paracelsus was taken from the naturopathic physician Paracelsus, who was impressed by the curative power of the ferruginous and carbonated springs in St. Moritz in 1535. A drinking fountain invites you to taste the water in the Forum Paracelsus. The building which houses the information centre was built around 1866. For many years, it served as a so-called pump room and was connected to the old spa building and spa baths through a lobby.
Forum Paracelsus St. Moritz Bad
Plazza Paracelsus 1
7500 St. Moritz Bad
Tel. +41 (0)81 837 33 22
https://www.engadin.ch/de/guide/kunst-kultur/museen/culture-forum-paracelsus
For the latest information on opening hours, admission prices and guided tours, visit the institution's website.