Zurich's unique social sauna & cold plunge experience – directly on the Limmat.
Zurich's unique social sauna & cold plunge experience – directly on the Limmat.
Zurich's unique social sauna & cold plunge experience – directly on the Limmat.Opening from December 12, 2025!
Ausblick von innerhalb einer Sauna auf die Limmat

Your Visit

How it works

The sauna by the river is a public textile sauna – walk-ins only. The entrance gives you access to the entire facility for 2 hours. Move freely through the sauna village and enjoy your experience at your own pace.

What is included

What should I bring with me?

Good to know

How it works

The sauna by the river is a public textile sauna – walk-ins only. The entrance gives you access to the entire facility for 2 hours. Move freely through the sauna village and enjoy your experience at your own pace.

What is included

What should I bring with me?

Good to know

How it works

The sauna by the river is a public textile sauna – walk-ins only. The entrance gives you access to the entire facility for 2 hours. Move freely through the sauna village and enjoy your experience at your own pace.

What is included

What should I bring with me?

Good to know

Zwei Cold Plunges im Vordergrund mit einer grossen Spiegelwand im Hintergrund
Zwei Cold Plunges im Vordergrund mit einer grossen Spiegelwand im Hintergrund

Facilities

Four saunas, invigorating cold baths, cozy lounges, and a bistro.

Finnish saunas

75–100°C, low humidity

Relax in our Finnish saunas. The large saunas offer guided infusions and a vibrant, social atmosphere, while the smaller saunas located by the river provide a quieter, more intimate retreat with a view of the Limmat. Temperature & humidity: 75–100°C, low humidity.

Finnish saunas

75–100°C, low humidity

Relax in our Finnish saunas. The large saunas offer guided infusions and a vibrant, social atmosphere, while the smaller saunas located by the river provide a quieter, more intimate retreat with a view of the Limmat. Temperature & humidity: 75–100°C, low humidity.

Finnish saunas

75–100°C, low humidity

Relax in our Finnish saunas. The large saunas offer guided infusions and a vibrant, social atmosphere, while the smaller saunas located by the river provide a quieter, more intimate retreat with a view of the Limmat. Temperature & humidity: 75–100°C, low humidity.

Bio Saunas

45–60°C, medium humidity

Experience the gentle warmth and soothing moisture of our organic saunas. Offered at selected times in our large and small saunas, they combine Finnish heat with mild organic conditions – for a calm, revitalizing sauna experience. Temperature & humidity: 45–60°C, medium humidity.

Bio Saunas

45–60°C, medium humidity

Experience the gentle warmth and soothing moisture of our organic saunas. Offered at selected times in our large and small saunas, they combine Finnish heat with mild organic conditions – for a calm, revitalizing sauna experience. Temperature & humidity: 45–60°C, medium humidity.

Bio Saunas

45–60°C, medium humidity

Experience the gentle warmth and soothing moisture of our organic saunas. Offered at selected times in our large and small saunas, they combine Finnish heat with mild organic conditions – for a calm, revitalizing sauna experience. Temperature & humidity: 45–60°C, medium humidity.

Cold Plunges & Outdoor Showers

Refresh your senses in our Cold Plunges or under the outdoor showers on the river terrace. The invigorating cold and the tranquil view of the Limmat provide new energy and vitality. Temperature: 2–6 °C

Cold Plunges & Outdoor Showers

Refresh your senses in our Cold Plunges or under the outdoor showers on the river terrace. The invigorating cold and the tranquil view of the Limmat provide new energy and vitality. Temperature: 2–6 °C

Cold Plunges & Outdoor Showers

Refresh your senses in our Cold Plunges or under the outdoor showers on the river terrace. The invigorating cold and the tranquil view of the Limmat provide new energy and vitality. Temperature: 2–6 °C

Relaxation areas

Take a break between sauna sessions in our indoor and outdoor relaxation areas. Relax on comfortable loungers, browse through our magazines and hydrate at our complimentary water stations.

Relaxation areas

Take a break between sauna sessions in our indoor and outdoor relaxation areas. Relax on comfortable loungers, browse through our magazines and hydrate at our complimentary water stations.

Relaxation areas

Take a break between sauna sessions in our indoor and outdoor relaxation areas. Relax on comfortable loungers, browse through our magazines and hydrate at our complimentary water stations.

Bistro & Bar

Conclude your sauna experience with a visit to our cozy bistro. Enjoy a warming tea, a refreshing beer, or a small snack while you relax and let the atmosphere of the sauna village sink in.

Bistro & Bar

Conclude your sauna experience with a visit to our cozy bistro. Enjoy a warming tea, a refreshing beer, or a small snack while you relax and let the atmosphere of the sauna village sink in.

Bistro & Bar

Conclude your sauna experience with a visit to our cozy bistro. Enjoy a warming tea, a refreshing beer, or a small snack while you relax and let the atmosphere of the sauna village sink in.

Prices

For 2 hours.

Solo Social

CHF 25.-

$20,000

  • Access to the entire facility

  • Quality infusions included

  • Determine your own pace

Students & Culture "Legi"

CHF 20.- / 17.50.-

$10,000

  • Show your ID and benefit

  • Quality infusions included

  • Entry until 4 PM, Monday to Friday

6er Abo

CHF 125.-

  • Pay 5, use 6

  • Redeemable flexibly

  • Valid for the entire season

Solo Social

CHF 25.-

$20,000

  • Access to the entire facility

  • Quality infusions included

  • Determine your own pace

Students & Culture "Legi"

CHF 20.- / CHF 17.50.-

$10,000

  • Show your ID and benefit

  • Quality infusions included

  • Entry until 4 PM, Monday to Friday

6er Abo

CHF 125.-

  • Pay 5, use 6

  • Redeemable flexibly

  • Valid for the entire season

Solo Social

CHF 25.-

$20,000

  • Access to the entire facility

  • Quality infusions included

  • Determine your own pace

Students & Culture "Legi"

CHF 20.- / 17.50.-

$10,000

  • Show your ID and benefit

  • Quality infusions included

  • Entry until 4 PM, Monday to Friday

6er Abo

CHF 125.-

  • Pay 5, use 6

  • Redeemable flexibly

  • Valid for the entire season

Sessions

Experience our Social Sauna and guided sauna sessions and enjoy 2 hours of full access come by at any time, no reservation needed.

Social Sauna

Experience a relaxed, social sauna experience. Enjoy full access to the entire facility. Move freely between the areas and unwind at your own pace.

Social Sauna

Experience a relaxed, social sauna experience. Enjoy full access to the entire facility. Move freely between the areas and unwind at your own pace.

Social Sauna

Experience a relaxed, social sauna experience. Enjoy full access to the entire facility. Move freely between the areas and unwind at your own pace.

Sauna Infusion

Our guided infusions with experienced sauna masters offer a deeply relaxing sauna experience. They take place at selected times – you can get the current schedule at the reception.

Sauna Infusion

Our guided infusions with experienced sauna masters offer a deeply relaxing sauna experience. They take place at selected times – you can get the current schedule at the reception.

Sauna Infusion

Our guided infusions with experienced sauna masters offer a deeply relaxing sauna experience. They take place at selected times – you can get the current schedule at the reception.

Vouchers

Gift the unique sauna experience to your loved ones. Choose your amount individually. Our vouchers can also be redeemed for food and drinks in the bistro.
Gift the unique sauna experience to your loved ones. Choose an amount individually. Our vouchers can also be redeemed for food and drinks in the bistro.
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Grosse Sauna von der Seite fotografiert
Sauna am Fluss logo auf Spiegel
Sauna am Fluss logo auf Spiegel
Cold Plunges mit Blick auf die Limmat
Eingangsbereich der kleinen Sauna

"Forget The Pub, Saunas Are The New Place To Socialise"

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Occupancy

FAQs

How much is the admission, how long can I stay, and how can I pay?

The admission costs 25 CHF and is valid for 2 hours. Each additional half hour costs 7.50 CHF. Admission is only possible cashless (TWINT/Cards). Spontaneous visits without reservation.

How does the sauna concept work?

What should I bring and can I rent something?

What saunas are available and are guided infusions offered?

Can I eat or drink on-site?

Who is allowed to use the sauna?

What hygiene and behavior rules apply?

Can I swim in the river?

Are there parking spaces or travel recommendations?

Are there vouchers, discounts, or subscriptions?

How much is the admission, how long can I stay, and how can I pay?

The admission costs 25 CHF and is valid for 2 hours. Each additional half hour costs 7.50 CHF. Admission is only possible cashless (TWINT/Cards). Spontaneous visits without reservation.

How does the sauna concept work?

What should I bring and can I rent something?

What saunas are available and are guided infusions offered?

Can I eat or drink on-site?

Who is allowed to use the sauna?

What hygiene and behavior rules apply?

Can I swim in the river?

Are there parking spaces or travel recommendations?

Are there vouchers, discounts, or subscriptions?

How much is the admission, how long can I stay, and how can I pay?

The admission costs 25 CHF and is valid for 2 hours. Each additional half hour costs 7.50 CHF. Admission is only possible cashless (TWINT/Cards). Spontaneous visits without reservation.

How does the sauna concept work?

What should I bring and can I rent something?

What saunas are available and are guided infusions offered?

Can I eat or drink on-site?

Who is allowed to use the sauna?

What hygiene and behavior rules apply?

Can I swim in the river?

Are there parking spaces or travel recommendations?

Are there vouchers, discounts, or subscriptions?

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Opening hours


Daily: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.

Entries are sold until 9:30 PM.

Season: from December 12, 2025, to April 30, 2026.


*Christmas / New Year opening hours:

December 24: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

December 25: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

December 31: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

January 1: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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