Sauna Finnika
Sauna
About
Sauna Finnika is a seasonal sauna on the shore of Lake Neuchâtel, set up by the operator from November to March on the Quai Jeanrenaud in Serrières. The 12-seat sauna is housed in a caravan by the water, so you can cool off in the lake before and after, and the bravest can swim.
A heated tent serves as reception and relaxation area, where according to the operator water and hot tea are free. Both the sauna and the tent are heated with wood stoves using regional wood. Entry is without reservation, subject to available places.
- A 12-seat sauna in a caravan right by the lake
- Cool off in the lake, swimming for the brave
- Heated tent as reception and lounge, free water and tea
- Wood-stove heating, regional wood according to the operator
- Season from November to March, reopening on 7 November 2026
Opening hours
| Mon | 15:00–20:00 (quiet sauna) |
|---|---|
| Tue | 15:00–20:00 (women only) |
| Wed | 15:00–20:00 |
| Thu, Fri | closed |
| Sat, Sun | 14:00–18:00 |
According to the site the sauna is closed at the time of checking and reopens on Saturday 7 November 2026 from 11:00 with new hours. During public hours groups are limited to 4 people; larger groups can rent the sauna privately. On Thursday and Friday the operator points to the sauna at Café-Bain des Jeunes-Rives.
Prices
| Entryreduced CHF 12, water and tea included | CHF 15 |
|---|---|
| 10-entry cardreduced CHF 100 | CHF 120 |
| Season pass (reduced)sold out for the 2025–2026 season | CHF 200 |
| Season pass (regular)sold out for the 2025–2026 season | CHF 300 |
| Rental of 2 towelsas a backup only, subject to availability | CHF 10 |
| Private rental up to 6 peopleaperitif included, by reservation | CHF 250 |
| Private rental up to 12 peopleaperitif included, by reservation | CHF 300 |
You can pay on site by card, TWINT or cash. Private rental is possible only on Saturday 11:00–13:00 or on weekdays before opening; on weekdays a non-continuous booking adds CHF 200. The site also lists a supporter season pass at CHF 400.
Amenities according to OpenStreetMap
Only what the open data records. What is missing, we do not know.
- Saunayes
What is not listed here is unknown to us or the operator has not said.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A sauna right by the lake with a dip in the water
- Affordable entry (CHF 15, reduced CHF 12)
- Free water and tea
- No reservation needed, wood-fired heating
- Dedicated days: quiet sauna and women-only sauna
Things to keep in mind
- Seasonal only, November to March
- No showers on site
- Limited opening hours and closed on Thursday and Friday
- Lake swimming is unsupervised
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- a winter dip in the lake
- a group of friends (up to 4, or private rental)
- a quiet afternoon without booking
Rules and good to know
- Children from 12, always accompanied by an adult
- In the sauna a clean swimsuit (underwear and long swim shorts are forbidden) or nudity, as long as it stays discreet
- Outside the sauna visitors must cover up; nudity is forbidden on the quay and when swimming in the lake
- 2 terry towels are required: one to sit on in the sauna, the other only outside (no foutah or microfibre)
- Swimming is unsupervised, never swim alone
- A session lasts at most 2 hours; visitors may not feed the stoves
Getting there
Quai Jeanrenaud, Serrières, Neuchâtel
TransN tram stop Port de Serrières
P+R car park Serrières
Contact
- Address
- Quai Jeanrenaud, Serrières, 2000 Neuchâtel
- Phone
- +41 76 576 03 39
- [email protected]
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: sauna-finnika.ch
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence)
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