Bern – Top 20 Spa & Wellness havens

Bern, Switzerland’s really charming capital city, is super famous! It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site, so you can imagine how special it is with all its old medieval arcades, the cool bear park, and being so close to the beautiful Aare River and those amazing Alpine foothills.

Now, when it comes to spas, Bern might not have as many as, say, Zurich or Geneva, but what it does have is truly lovely. You’ll find a wonderful mix of traditional Swiss wellness, awesome modern facilities, and just a really peaceful vibe, often tucked away in elegant hotels.

Ready to relax? Here are 20 of the best spa centers in Bern:

1. Spa Nescens (at Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & THE SPA) is a luxurious 500m² urban spa with heated indoor pool with underwater music, sauna and hammam area, and Nescens anti-aging and wellness treatments
2. Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa (Interlaken, near Bern – a major destination spa) is a world-renowned 5,500m² spa between two lakes with stunning mountain views, with an indoor and outdoor pool, diverse saunas, and personalized holistic wellness programs, a short drive from Bern.
3. Wellness & Spa (at Hotel Allegro Bern) Offers a peaceful wellness area with a Finnish sauna, steam bath, and relaxation zone, perfect for unwinding after exploring Bern’s old town.
4. Hammam & Spa Oktogon Bern Housed in a beautifully restored historic gasometer, this unique spa provides an authentic Oriental hammam experience with traditional cleansing rituals, relaxation areas, and a focus on communal well-being.
5. Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern – Fitness & Wellness Enjoy a serene wellness area with a sauna, steam bath, and treatments, offering a tranquil escape within one of Switzerland’s most prestigious hotels.
6. Aqua-Wellness (at Hotel Savoy Bern) is a well-appointed wellness area designed for guest relaxation, with a modern gym, sauna, and steam bath for a refreshing experience in the city center.
7. BEATUS Wellness- & Spa-Hotel (Merligen, Lake Thun, near Bern) is a beautiful lakeside hotel spa with indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and spa treatments, all with stunning views of Lake Thun and the mountains.
8. Hôtel de Rougemont & Spa (Rougemont, Saanenland, near Bern – alpine luxury) is an elegant alpine spa with a tranquil indoor pool, sauna, hammam, and a selection of therapeutic treatments for a luxurious mountain retreat.
9. Hotel Allegro Bern – Fitness is a modern fitness center complementing the spa, providing excellent equipment for a complete wellness routine.
10. The Alpina Gstaad – Six Senses Spa (Gstaad, near Bern – a leading alpine spa) A spectacular 2,000m² Alpine sanctuary offers a holistic approach to well-being, with indoor and outdoor pools, extensive thermal areas, and signature Six Senses treatments.
11. Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz – Fitness & Wellness A conveniently located city hotel with a compact yet well-equipped fitness and wellness area for guests to relax and recharge.
12. Boutique Hotel Belle Epoque – Wellness Access This charming boutique hotel offers guests access to nearby wellness facilities, ensuring a relaxing stay in a historic setting.
13. Hotel Metropole – Spa is a comfortable city hotel that provides accessible wellness amenities for guests seeking a moment of peace and relaxation.
14. City Hotel Ochsen – Wellness offers a simple yet effective wellness area for guests, allowing for relaxation after a day of sightseeing.
15. Sorell Hotel Arabelle – Sauna provides a relaxing sauna for hotel guests, a perfect way to unwind and detoxify.
16. Hotel Kreuz Bern – Fitness & Wellness is a centrally located hotel with a modern fitness area and relaxation facilities for guests to maintain their well-being.
17. Hotel Ambassador & Spa (Bern, though primarily a hotel with good wellness) a Japanese garden and an indoor pool with a small wellness area, a tranquil space for guests to unwind.
18. The Bristol Bern – Wellness Corner a centrally located boutique hotel offering a cozy wellness corner for relaxation, a perfect complement to its elegant rooms.
19. Hotel Jardin Bern – Sauna offers a simple sauna facility for guests, providing a quick and easy way to relax and refresh during their stay.
20. Fitnesspark Bundesgasse is a fitness and wellness center with extensive sauna and steam bath facilities, services for day visitors and members.