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Saunologist

Schwimmbad Fohrbach

Temporarily closed, reopening spring 2027.

Zollikon (ZH), Switzerland

About

Indoor and outdoor pool of Zollikon above the lake, with a sauna area of Finnish sauna, sanarium, steam bath and a rooftop Kelo sauna. The whole complex is being renovated and is due to reopen in spring 2027.

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.
  • Outdoor sauna
    A sauna in its own cabin or with a door straight to the open air, so you step outside to cool off.
  • Aufguss (sauna ritual)
    A sauna master pours scented water on the hot stones and fans the heat through the room.

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

  • Outdoor pool (seasonal)
    An outdoor pool open in the warmer months only.
  • Pool for swimming lengths
    A pool with lanes, usually 25 or 50 m long, indoors or outdoors.

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.
  • Solarium
    Sunbeds for tanning.

The place

Setting
City
Type of place
Public pool or lido

Getting there

Witellikerstrasse 47, 8702 Zollikon (ZH), Switzerland

Zürich, Klinik Hirslanden · about 1 min walk (50 m)

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