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Originally Posted by Hanktheman
Hi Guys
Does anyone know a Sauna in Switzerland they would recommend?
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I suppose it depends on what you are looking for, but if you don't mind a little chaos, there is a sauna on the lake in Geneva called Bains des Pâquis. It doesn't have enforced clothing standards, so you get a big variety. It can be a bit hit-or-miss, but your best luck is to try on Thursday or Friday nights. It is open all day, so you can go in the daytime and get a tan on a sunny day. It is on the lake and the saunas have a great view of the lake and old city. Also has a steam room and a hamam. You can also schedule a massage. Entrance fee covers as long as you want to stay. They have special events on "Full Moon" nights. It will close for the summer in mid-May, reopen in mid-September. Tuesdays are women-only. There is a restaurant (Buvette des Pâquis) that opens on both sides (general seating on one side, sauna area on the other), so you can even get a fondue while there, or at least a beer or glass of wine once in a while.
If you want something fancier, then on the other side of the lake (next to Geneva Beach) there is the more upscale Bain-Bleu. It has a rooftop swimming pool with a bar and restaurant, etc. But the only clothing optional area is the steam room in the basement. It is a nice steam room, but that's about it.
For whatever reason, I have not found a lot of good saunas (good=heavily clothing-optional) in Switzerland, but I have not been everywhere. You may be able to find something interesting in Zürich.
I was skiing many years ago in Nandaz, up in Valais/Wallis, and was meeting up with a former GF who was there with her son and some of his friends and I had a sort of GF with me. After skiing all day, we went to the sauna in my hotel, and being me, a German lady and a Japanese lady who I had taught all about saunas, we immediately disrobed and went into the steam room/sauna/relax cycle. But I think some other people there (maybe French) were surprised that we disrobed, as they were still all suited up. As we stepped into the steam room, my German friend said, "you are the hero!" :-D Anyway, the point is, I find Switzerland to be a bit more modest than Germany or Austria, and a lot of the people who visit (lots of French) are somewhat modest, too.