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Bürgenstock Alpine Spa

Obbürgen (NW), Switzerland · from CHF 220

About

A large resort spa in Obbürgen, high up with views over the mountains and forest. Booking is required; sauna-goers will find a women-only area, a hot and cold contrast bath, a heated outdoor pool used all year and a private sauna to rent.

Facilities

Saunas and steam

  • Finnish sauna
    The classic dry sauna, usually 80–100 °C.
  • Bio sauna
    A gentler sauna of about 50–60 °C with more humidity, also called sanarium.
  • Steam bath
    Around 45 °C with nearly 100 % humidity.

Cooling down

  • Cold plunge (under 20 °C)
    A small pool of cold water, below 20 °C, to dip into after the heat.

Pools and baths

  • Brine pool (Sole)
    A pool with salty brine water (Sole).
  • Hot pool (38 °C and more)
    A pool or tub of very warm water, 38 °C or more, often outdoors and sometimes heated with wood.
  • Hot and cold contrast bath
    Two pools side by side, one hot and one cold, to switch between.
  • Whirlpool or jacuzzi
    A warm pool with jets of air and water bubbling around you, usually for several people.
  • Indoor pool
    An indoor pool to relax or swim in.
  • Outdoor pool (heated year round)
    An outdoor pool heated enough to use in winter too.
  • Water massage (jets and neck showers)
    Underwater jets and strong streams of water that massage your neck, back or feet.
  • Bubble loungers
    Loungers under the water surface with bubbles rising from below.

Relaxing

  • Indoor rest area
    A quiet room with loungers to rest between sauna rounds.
  • Outdoor rest area (garden or terrace)
    A garden, terrace or lawn with loungers, to cool down and rest in the fresh air.

Treatments and fitness

  • Massages
    Massages you can book, usually at extra cost.
  • Beauty treatments
    Facials, manicures and other beauty treatments, usually at extra cost.
  • Spa day packages (with treatment or meal)
    A day package that adds a treatment, a meal or both to your entry, at a higher price.
  • Yoga and wellness classes
    Classes such as yoga, meditation or breathing exercises.
  • Gym
    A gym with equipment for training.

The place

Setting
Great views · Mountains · Forest
Type of place
Hotel spa
Practical
No time limit · Towels included
Private
Can be rented privately

Getting there

Bürgenstock Resort, 6363 Obbürgen (NW), Switzerland

Bürgenstock Resort · about 2 min walk (100 m)

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