Housed in the old Hürlimann brewery, Hürlimannbad & Spa is a unique thermal bath complex blending industrial heritage with wellness. Visitors soak in large stone vaults that once stored beer, now filled with mineral-rich warm water drawn from Zurich’s “Aqui” spring.

Prices: A day pass to the basic thermal baths (which includes the panoramic rooftop infinity pool) costs CHF 42 for adults; discounted rates apply for kids 4–16 (CHF 14–22), and infants and toddlers enter free with swim nappies required. In addition, there’s a separate Roman-Irish Spa Ritual – a circuit of steam, scrub, and various temperature baths – for CHF 68 (age 16+ only), which many consider the highlight for a full detox experience.

Opening hours & reservations: The baths are open daily 9:00–22:00 (last entry around 20:00). No reservation is needed for general entry, though weekends can be busy; if capacity is reached, you might wait a short while (weekday mornings are quietest).

Getting there: Located at Brandschenkestrasse 150, it’s accessible by bus (Nr. 66 to “Bierhalle” stop) or a 10-minute walk uphill from Enge station; on-site paid parking is limited. Practical information: Lockers, towels (for rent), and showers are provided, and the facility is very clean and efficiently run by Aqua Spa Resorts. Inside, all areas are mixed gender (bathing suits compulsory), except designated women-only sauna evenings once a week.

The rooftop pool is arguably the star attraction – summer or winter, you can drift in warm water under the open sky, with a direct view of Zurich’s cityscape and mountains on the horizon. Moreover, in cooler months, the spa opens a lakeside-style sauna barge moored at Enge (Sauna am See) for those who want a lake plunge, but the main facility itself has ample steam and sauna rooms included. Snacks and drinks are available at a small bistro area if you need a break between soaks.

Transitioning from one bath to another, time slows down: you might start in a 39°C thermal pool under vaulted ceilings, move to a cold plunge for invigoration, then recline on a warm stone lounger listening to soft music echo off the high arches. In sum, Hürlimannbad offers relaxation for all ages – children are allowed until early evening and enjoy the novelty of the water grottos, while adults appreciate the deeper spa rituals and quiet zones. It’s an ideal retreat on a drizzly day or after hiking the Uetliberg, marrying Zurich’s brewing history with a blissful wellness experience.