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Sauna de la Motta

Fribourg (FR), Switzerland · from CHF 20

About

A winter pop-up at the historic Bains de la Motta open-air baths in Fribourg, with saunas in Mongolian yurts. There are cold plunges, a hot Nordic bath with a view of the cathedral, a campfire and a FINTA day.

Facilities

Saunas and steam

  • Finnish sauna
    The classic dry sauna, usually 80–100 °C.
  • Outdoor sauna
    A sauna in its own cabin or with a door straight to the open air, so you step outside to cool off.

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

  • 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.

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.

Food and extras

  • Restaurant or bistro
    Somewhere to eat or have a drink, often one you can visit in your bathrobe.

The place

Setting
Great views · City
Type of place
Sauna
Practical
No time limit

Getting there

Chemin de la Motta, 1700 Fribourg (FR), Switzerland

Fribourg, Neuveville/Motta · about 4 min walk (200 m)

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