BEATUS Merligen — Saunalandschaften & Solbad

The BEATUS Wellness & Spa Hotel is situated in Merligen, right on the shores of Lake Thun, with its own sandy beach, jetty and views of the lake and mountains. The history of the hotel dates back to 1628; the current building was constructed between 1958 and 1961, the outdoor adventure spa was added in 1994, and from 1998 onwards the hotel gradually expanded its wellness facilities to their current size of around 2,000 square metres.

At the heart of the Classic sauna area is the Finnicum outdoor sauna, crafted from Swiss stone pine and featuring panoramic windows overlooking the lake, where the sauna infusions take place. Guests can cool off in the plunge pool, by the illuminated stalagmite ice fountain or directly in Lake Thun — after which they can head to the Otium relaxation room with views across the water. Sauna masters offer steam sessions and body scrubs daily.

Day visitors can book the Classic sauna area as a package with the 35 °C outdoor brine pool (natural brine from Schweizerhalle) and the indoor pool with Merlig spring water. The Asian-inspired Bamboo sauna area is reserved for hotel guests; access from outside is only possible via the ‘Wellness Day’ day-spa package, which also includes the Le Petit Oubli relaxation room with waterbeds, lunch, a bathrobe and, in summer, stand-up paddleboarding, pedalos and rowing boats.