Relax in the thermal baths: The 7132 thermal baths in Vals are definitely worth a visit. (Image: Global Image Creation – 7132 Hotel)
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The swimming pool season is definitely over. At these temperatures, it’s better to relax in heated water. Ten beautiful thermal and spa baths in Switzerland that are worth a visit.
1. Gruyère Baths in Charmey
With the best view of the Gruyère Prealps you can stay at 400 m2 Relax in the large outdoor pool of the Bains de la Gruyère at a pleasant 34 degrees. Both the indoor and outdoor pools are equipped with bubble loungers, massage jets and a Jacuzzi.
The Bains de la Gruyère in Charmey is open daily. (Image: PD)
If you need even more relaxation, you can find it in the Nordic pavilion with various saunas or in the Oriental pavilion with a hammam and Turkish steam baths. Various massages as well as facial and body treatments are also offered.
Bains de la Gruyère: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays until 10 p.m. Certificates are required.
2. Appenzell spa in Heiden
The Appenzell spa lies above Heiden between the Säntis and Lake Constance. The sulphurous water from the spring has been used for cures for over 300 years. Today, the Appenzell spa has a 34-degree indoor and outdoor pool with massage and bubble jets, as well as two grottos for Kneipp therapy – the blue one has 20-degree water and the red one 38-degree water.
Relax in the Appenzell spa between Säntis and Lake Constance. (Image: PD)
The spa also has a beautiful sauna area and a brine steam bath as well as an extensive range of massages and Ayurvedic treatments.
The Appenzell spa is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on weekends. Capacity can be viewed online. A certificate is required.
3. Mineral Bath & Spa in Samedan
Architecturally, this mineral bath is quite unique: a vertical bathing world was created in the middle of the historic village center of Samedan. The mineral bath and spa area are spread over four floors, and on the roof there is an outdoor pool right next to the church tower, with a view of the Engadin mountains. The relaxation area is a pine room above the roofs of Samedan.
The mineral water in the baths and steam rooms comes from the hotel’s own spring. Various massages and wellness treatments are also offered.
The mineral bath is open daily from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and from 10 a.m. on weekends. A certificate is required.
4. Mineral spa in St. Margrethen
In the St. Margrethen mineral spa, the inner band and the bubble bath are regularly salted with minerals from all over the world in a mineral ceremony, the effects and composition of which are explained by the staff. Those who prefer to bathe in local mineral water can do so in the flowing pool and the outdoor pool with massage jets, which are fed with Appenzell mineral water.
In the mineral spa of St. Margrethen, ceremonies with minerals from all over the world are carried out several times a day. (Image: PD)
There is also a steam grotto for relaxing, six different saunas with different infusions and rituals and experience showers.
The mineral bath is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and one hour longer on Fridays. The sauna area is open from 10 a.m. onwards. A certificate is required.
5. Bogn Engiadina in Scuol
A total of six indoor and outdoor pools with massage and bubble jets, waterfalls and a flow channel await those seeking relaxation at the Bogn Engiadina in Scuol. Only two people are allowed in the Roman-Irish bath at a time, so that visitors can expect a private spa. There is also a saltwater pool, a sauna area with a panoramic view and a relaxation room with a fireplace.
The Roman-Irish bath in Bogn Engiadina. (Image: Bogn Engiadina)
The Bogn Engiadina is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9:45 p.m., for children and young people from 10:30 a.m. Capacity can be viewed online. Certificates are required.
6. 7132 Thermal baths in Vals
Designed by Peter Zumthor, the 7132 thermal baths were built from 60,000 slabs of Vals quartzite. The thermal baths are an experience not only in architectural terms: there are five baths with different temperatures, a spring grotto and twelve sweat stones with a steam bath. The baths are fed with highly mineralized water from the St. Peter’s spring, which flows out of the rock at 30 degrees.
The Vals thermal baths are also an architectural experience. (Image: Global Image Creation – 7132 Hotel, Vals)
The thermal baths are open to external visitors daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Mondays and Tuesdays until 6 p.m. Bookings are only possible online and with a confirmed entry time. A certificate is required.
7. Salini Thermal Baths & Spa in Locarno
Lake Maggiore actually offers enough bathing opportunities. But in the cold season, you might prefer to take a warm bath in the Termali Salini right on the lake shore. The thermal baths take visitors through two floors of bathing areas with niches, grottos and baths at different temperatures.
The bathing world of the Termali Salini in Locarno extends over two floors. (Image: PD)
In addition to massage jets and bubble loungers, the outdoor pool also offers a fantastic panoramic view of the Ticino mountains. Various massages and wellness treatments can also be booked.
The thermal bath is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., one hour longer during the full moon (check the dates on the website). A certificate is required.
8. Tamina Thermal Baths in Bad Ragaz
The Tamina thermal baths are probably one of the most famous thermal baths in Switzerland. At 7300 m2 A swimming area with indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpools, a flow channel and a large sauna area offer relaxation in Bad Ragaz.
The Tamina thermal baths in Bad Ragaz offer 7300 m2 Swimming area. (Image: Grand Resort Bad Ragaz)
In addition, a mineral casting ceremony adapted to the season is carried out four times a day in the attraction pool, which is intended to allow visitors to experience the power of the minerals.
The thermal baths are open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and one hour longer on Fridays. The sauna area is open from 10 a.m. Capacity can be viewed online. A certificate is required.
9. Yverdon-les-Bains Thermal Centre
People have been coming to Yverdon-les-Bains for spa treatments since the 1st century AD. Today, there is a modern thermal centre around a sulphurous, warm spring with four indoor and outdoor pools and the best view of the Jura Alps.
The water is heated to a pleasant 34 degrees in winter. A Japanese bath, two saunas, three hammams and a tropical shower also provide further opportunities for relaxation.
The opening hours of the thermal bath are as follows: Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays and public holidays: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. A certificate is required.
10. Lavey Thermal Centre
For those sensitive to cold, the Lavey thermal centre is recommended: with a water temperature of 33 to 36 degrees, it is the warmest thermal bath all year round. In addition to an indoor pool and two outdoor pools, there is also a jacuzzi, an oriental and Nordic spa area and a relaxation pavilion with foot bath and chromotherapy.
The Lavey thermal centre is the warmest thermal bath in Switzerland. (Image: PD)
In addition, various massages and wellness and beauty treatments are offered, which visitors can book additionally.
The thermal centre is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., one hour shorter on Sundays. Online reservation is mandatory. A certificate is required.