Saunas for the immune system: The most beautiful natural saunas in Switzerland

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More and more Swiss people are turning to saunas to strengthen their immune system. The word “sauna” comes from Finland and means something like “sweat room”. The Finns are definitely the leaders when it comes to saunas, but sweat bathing has its origins in northern East Asia and can be traced back to the Stone Age. What people suspected at the time has now been proven: Taking a sauna strengthens the immune system, stimulates the metabolism and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Add to this the mental benefit that a sauna session brings.

Many hotels in Switzerland, especially in winter sports areas, have nice sauna areas. Many of these wellness facilities are also accessible to non-hotel guests via day spa access. A very special experience for sauna enthusiasts is to visit the natural sauna, which is independent of the hotel and contains natural water as a plunge pool. Here are the top 3 tips for natural sauna enthusiasts:

One of the most beautiful natural saunas in Switzerland is in St. It is the Weiere Sauna above the city of St. Gallen. The former women’s bath has been transformed with a wonderful sense of feel-good architecture. The sweat pool is open from the beginning of October to the end of April and the individual entrance fee for three hours is 28 francs.

Another insider tip is Rhysauna, which is set up in specially designed dormitories on Rhybadi in Schaffhausen during the winter months. The Rhine River provides natural coolness and the setting is incredibly beautiful, especially in the evenings, with fairy lights and city views.

The two HolzerSaunas are small wooden huts located directly on Lake Sarnen, more precisely in Wilerbädli and Sachseln, which provide the necessary cooling down between sauna sessions. The two saunas welcome sweaty visitors from November to March, or even May in Sachseln.

It is important to always have at least two towels with you when entering the sauna, one for the sauna and the other for drying. In the sauna you are usually naked, but to avoid unpleasant moments you should ask this issue directly at the reception (in some saunas you wear a swimsuit).

You should plan for no more than three sauna sessions per visit. Each sauna session begins with staying in the sauna for approximately 15 minutes. Then you should take a walk in the fresh air, take a cold shower, and then rest in the relaxation room for at least 15-20, ideally 30-45 minutes.

In order not to create more stress on the body, one should never enter the sauna immediately after exercise. It is also not recommended to enter the sauna on an empty or full stomach.

Source : Blick