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SCANDALOUS HISTORY: 400 years of Rikli – The secret power of the family!
A special exhibition in the Städtlimuseum Wangen honors the 400-year history of the Rikli family and their influence on the wellness movement.
SCANDALOUS HISTORY: 400 years of Rikli – The secret power of the family!
An incredible journey into the history of the Rikli family unfolds in the municipal museum of Wangen, and the events are shocking! The Rikli family has been rooted in Wangen for over 400 years, and the mysterious story of their ancestors is now brought to life through a sensational special exhibition. Berner Zeitung reports that the Rikli family managed the cantonal salt warehouse for three generations and from 1820 became known for their revolutionary red dyeing process, which produced a valuable dye from a special root. What a twist of fate!
But the real star of the family, Arnold Rikli, inspired the Olympians of the wellness movement! In 1854, the visionary natural healer settled in Bled, Slovenia, where his revolutionary principle of water, light and air baths is considered the basis of the modern wellness movement. Incredible, right?
The hidden story of a genius
Arnold Rikli was born as the fourth of ten children in a wealthy family whose father ran the business brilliantly. But fate struck: Rikli suffered a catastrophic health crisis while working in the dangerous environment of the leather dyeing factory. He found salvation in the healing Alps near Bled in 1852, a turning point that radically changed his idea of healing! Wikipedia
In 1855 he founded the Naturopathic Institute for Atmospheric Cure, and the world was finally able to experience the transformative power of natural healing! Rikli promoted what was often derided by traditional medicine practitioners – the power of sunlight, fresh air and cold water. His luxury treatments attracted the rich and famous - a shocking turn for the world of healthcare!
A legacy for eternity
The Rikli family not only leaves behind the remnants of their glorious past in Wangen, but has also documented their history into the 20th century in three volumes! Peter Rikli, the representative of the 13th generation and president of the Wangen community, even saved the ruins left by his ancestors in 2008 and lovingly restored them. A truly heroic act that saves the Rikli family from oblivion! [Berner Zeitung](https://www.bernerzeitung.ch/wangen-die-familie-rikli-erhaelt-sonder exhibition-140872536034)
Riklí's remarkable legacy is also kept alive in Bled, where sports days are celebrated in his honor and his villa is under cultural protection. The new owner plans to restore this masterpiece of health tourism and let the unique philosophy of naturopathy live on - a truly remarkable step! Wikipedia
The exciting special exhibition in the Städtlimuseum Wangen shows the remarkable legacy of the Rikli family and invites visitors to experience the fascinating stories up close! How many more secrets can be discovered? The story of the Rikli family is an exciting mosaic full of surprises and challenges that show us the wonderful power of nature and the human spirit!