Hallenbad Altstetten Zürich — Sauna

The Altstetten Indoor Swimming Pool in the west of Zurich opened in 1973 and has been run by the Altstetten Indoor Swimming Pool Cooperative since 1997; the sauna area was added in 1998. With around 300,000 visitors a year, this family pool – featuring a 110-metre-long tube slide – is one of the city’s most popular swimming pools. From 1 January 2027, the City of Zurich’s Sports Department will once again take over its operation.

The centrepiece of the sauna area is the sauna garden behind the pool: the Finnish sauna is located outdoors, alongside a sensory trail, a Kneipp basin and a rock shower, and the fresh-air area is screened from view. Inside, a sanarium and an aromatic steam bath round off the facilities; there is no time limit.

Admission to the sauna includes access to the indoor swimming pool – from the swimming pool to the 33 °C wellness pool with bubble loungers. The restaurant, with its terrace and view of the indoor pool, is also open to non-swimmers. The town is planning a comprehensive refurbishment, during which the sauna is to be integrated into the building and renovated; due to the ongoing review of the building and zoning regulations, the timetable is currently undecided, but operations are continuing as normal.