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Switzerland’s thermal baths and saunas, from historic spa towns to alpine wellness retreats.
There are 5 saunas in and around Switzerland, including Zürich (2), Hérémence (1), Lavey-les-Bains (1) and Saillon (1). Among the 3 that list a per-visit price, a session costs CHF 32 to CHF 68, with a median of CHF 49. 2 have a cold plunge, 1 is on the water and 4 have a steam room.
5
saunas
CHF 32–CHF 68
per session
2
with cold plunge
0
with live availability
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The cheapest per-visit sessions in Switzerland, by listed price.
Saunas with a cold plunge on site.
Floating and waterfront saunas.
| Sauna | Price | Plunge | Live times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains de Lavey | CHF 32 for 180 min | – | – |
| Grands Bains d'Héremence | – | – | – |
| Hürlimannbad & Spa Zurich | CHF 68 | – | – |
| Sauna am Fluss | – | Yes | – |
| Spa Cinq Mondes Saillon | CHF 49 | Yes | – |
Lavey-les-Bains
Bains de Lavey is a sauna in Lavey-les-Bains. Sessions are CHF 32 for 180 min. It has a steam room.
Thermal baths with indoor and outdoor pools at 33 to 36C, Nordic saunas, oriental hammams and Aufguss ceremonies. Sauna area is 16 and over. Book online for priority access and better rates.
Hérémence
Grands Bains d'Héremence is a sauna in Hérémence. It has a steam room.
Mountain thermal baths with saunas and hammams, open 11am to 8.30pm. Day entry.
Zürich
Hürlimannbad & Spa Zurich is a sauna in Zürich. Sessions are CHF 68. It has a steam room.
Thermal baths in the vaulted cellars of a former brewery, with a rooftop infinity pool overlooking Zurich and a 10 station Roman Irish spa ritual. The spa ritual ticket includes the sauna and steam circuit. 16 and over. Phones and cameras are not allowed in the bathing areas.
Zürich
Sauna am Fluss is a waterfront sauna in Zürich. It has a cold plunge, showers and food. Walk-ins are accepted.
Social sauna village on the banks of the Limmat, created with Haus am Fluss and Löyly. Four Finnish and bio saunas (75–100°C), cold plunges (2–6°C), outdoor showers, indoor and outdoor lounges, and a bistro. Open October to April. No reservations needed — just walk in and stay up to 2 hours. Tuesday special: CHF 19 until 15:00.
Saillon
Spa Cinq Mondes Saillon is a sauna in Saillon. Sessions are CHF 49. It has a cold plunge and a steam room.
Spa access includes the Finnish sauna, mild sauna, hammam, Mediterranean bath, infrared cabin, ice waterfall and cold water pool. CHF 49 on weekdays and CHF 59 on weekends. Some saunas are nudist.
There are 5 public saunas and bathhouses in and around Switzerland.
Listed per-visit prices run from CHF 32 to CHF 68, with a median of CHF 49. The lowest are Bains de Lavey (CHF 32 for 180 min), Spa Cinq Mondes Saillon (CHF 49) and Hürlimannbad & Spa Zurich (CHF 68).
2 saunas have a cold plunge: Sauna am Fluss and Spa Cinq Mondes Saillon.
Yes: Sauna am Fluss.
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