Saunen in Zürich

Finnish sauna (80–90 °C) at ACTIV FITNESS Zürich Central on Weinbergstrasse, just a few steps from the main railway station. Men and women use the sauna separately every day; use of the sauna is included in the day pass and in all membership packages.

ab CHF 29.–

ACTIV FITNESS Zürich Stauffacher

Finnish sauna (up to 90 °C) and steam room at ACTIV FITNESS Zurich Stauffacher — one of the largest gyms in the Migros chain, covering almost 1,500 m², and completely refurbished in 2023. The wellness area is included in the day pass and in all membership plans; on Tuesdays it is for women only, and mixed on all other days.

ab CHF 29.–

Fitnesspark Puls 5 Zürich

Migros Fitness Park at Puls 5 on Giessereistrasse in Zurich West, featuring 735 m² of wellness facilities: a mixed sauna area with an Aufguss sauna, a sanarium and a freestanding eucalyptus steam bath, plus a separate women’s area. A relaxation pool, Kneipp path and lounging pods round off the facilities; admission from 15 years of age, only in conjunction with a fitness membership.

Fitnesspark Sihlcity Zürich

Migros Fitness Park at the Sihlcity shopping centre, featuring 537 m² of Japanese-inspired wellness facilities: a mixed sauna area with an Aufguss sauna (80 °C), dry sauna, salt sauna and steam bath, plus a separate women’s sauna area with a sauna and sanarium. Admission from 15 years of age, only in conjunction with a fitness membership.

Fitnesspark Stadelhofen Zürich

A compact Migros fitness centre in Zurich city centre, around 180 metres from Stadelhofen railway station: 193 m² of wellness facilities including an infusion sauna, sanarium, steam bath and cold-water plunge pool in the mixed-use area, plus a small women’s area. Admission from the age of 15, only in conjunction with a fitness membership.

Fitnesspark Stockerhof Zürich

Migros Fitness Park with 770 m² of wellness facilities on Dreikönigstrasse in Zürich-Enge: a mixed sauna area featuring an Aufguss sauna, a Finnish sauna (90 °C), a sanarium and a steam bath, plus a dedicated women’s area. The bathing area features a saltwater bath, a whirlpool and an adventure steam bath; admission from 15 years of age, only in conjunction with a fitness membership.

Indoor / outdoor poolIn the cityMen's day

Hallenbad Altstetten Zürich — Sauna

Indoor / outdoor poolIn the city

Clothing-optional sauna for those aged 16 and over at the Altstetten indoor swimming pool in west Zurich: Finnish sauna (90 °C) in the sauna garden with a sensory trail, Kneipp basin and rock shower; indoors, a sanarium (60 °C) and aromatic steam bath (45 °C) with a relaxation area. Mondays are ladies’ days, Wednesdays are gentlemen’s days; admission to the indoor swimming pool is included.

ab CHF 21.–

Hallenbad City Zürich — Sauna

Indoor / outdoor poolIn the city

Städtische Saunalandschaft ab 16 Jahren im Hallenbad City am Schanzengraben: Finnische Sauna und Biosauna, Ruheraum, Fussbad und ein Aussenbereich mit Terrasse. Täglich 8–22 Uhr, dienstags 8–14 Uhr und donnerstags 18–22 Uhr nur für Frauen; zum Sauna-Eintritt wird ein Hallenbad-Eintritt gelöst.

ab CHF 20.–

Hallenbad Leimbach Zürich — Sauna

Sauna (for those aged 16 and over) at the Leimbach municipal indoor swimming pool: Finnish sauna (80–85 °C), bio sauna (60–65 °C) and steam room (40–45 °C), plus a cold plunge pool and relaxation room. Wednesdays are for women only; on other days, the sauna is mixed-use. A swimming pool admission ticket must be purchased to access the sauna.

ab CHF 20.–

Hammam Basar +Salon Zürich

Traditional hammam in Patumbah Park in Zurich’s Seefeld district: a tour through the warm-up room, the warm room with a navel stone and the hot room, followed by the relaxation room or the roof terrace with views of the park. All amenities included, session lasts 2.5 hours, by appointment only; women-only days: Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun; mixed sessions: Wed and Sat.

LÖYLY Sauna Käferberg Zürich — Mietsauna

Private Finnish sauna by Löyly AG right next to the Wärmebad Käferberg in Zurich: the whole sauna is booked online for up to four people, guests receive an access code and find it preheated. Panoramic window with a view over the city, heated changing room, cold outdoor shower and deckchairs on the terrace.

LakesideIn the city

Sauna am See — Seebad Enge Zürich

Indoor / outdoor poolIn the city

Sauna by the lake at the Enge floating lido on Mythenquai: three sauna cabins (one of which is for women), two relaxation rooms, a large open-air area with direct access to Lake Zurich and a non-swimmers’ pool in the lake. Winter season from mid-September to early May; Mondays are ladies’ days; sauna coffee and massages available on site.

ab CHF 31.–

Sauna im Norden — Hallenbad Zürich-Oerlikon

Sauna in the Oerlikon indoor pool, operated by Tonttu GmbH: a mixed area and a women-only area, each with two saunas (80–90 °C), a relaxation room and an outdoor area with cold-water pool, plus a large quiet relaxation room. Massages daily, a small bistro and a shop with rental linen.

ab CHF 21.–

Stadtbad Zürich — Hammam & Sauna im Volkshaus

A Turkish-style hammam at the Volkshaus in Zurich: a hot navel stone, exfoliation and washing stations, a steam bath, a mist shower and a therapeutic chalk wrap, plus a sauna at 80–90 °C and a cold-water plunge pool. Three-hour session including towels; Wednesdays are ladies’ day.

Stadtoase VGZ Zürich — Sauna

Sauna of the Verein für Volksgesundheit Zürich on the Zürichberg near the zoo, set in a large, old sauna garden. Indoors there is a Finnish sauna, a bio-sauna with a light-therapy ceiling, a small steam bath and a cold plunge pool; outdoors there are three saunas and covered wooden arbours. Wednesday mornings are reserved for women; bistro and massages on site.

ab CHF 29.–

Hotel spaIn the city

The Dolder Grand — Spa

The spa at the five-star hotel The Dolder Grand in Zurich’s Adlisberg district: separate, clothing-optional ladies’ and gentlemen’s spas featuring a sauna, steam bath, steam pots, aroma pool, plunge pool and kotatsu foot bath, plus the mixed-use Aqua Zone with a 25-metre pool, sanarium, steam bath, sunaburo and Snow Paradise. Non-resident guests can book a day spa pass, which is credited towards the cost of treatments.

Wollishofer Sauna Zürich