Sauna Genève
Sauna
About
Sauna Genève (the operator also presents itself as The Finnish Sauna) is a wood-fired Finnish sauna on the shore of Lake Geneva. According to the operator it moved to Anières, to the Plage du Débarcadère, on 19 December 2025 and points visitors to its new site finnishsauna.ch. It was previously at a tennis club in Pregny-Chambésy.
It offers public sessions in a shared sauna and private hire of the whole cabin for groups of up to 12. Sessions normally last 90 minutes, and between rounds you can cool off in the lake. The operator describes it as a seasonal winter sauna (October to early April) and Aufguss sessions may be held.
- Wood-fired Finnish sauna with a panoramic window onto the lake
- Direct access to Lake Geneva for cooling off
- Public sessions and private hire for up to 12 people
- Aufguss and vihta (birch whisk) sessions per the booking calendar
- Standard sessions of 90 minutes
Opening hours
| Private hire: Mon–Fri | 9:00–21:00 |
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| Private hire: Sat, Sun | 9:00–21:00 |
Only the private-booking window is given; the site does not list hours for public sessions, which follow the booking calendar. According to the operator it runs seasonally (October to early April). Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours ahead.
Prices
| Private hire 60 min, Mon–Fri 9–15 h | 95 CHF |
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| Private hire 60 min, Mon–Fri 15–17, Sat–Sun 9–11 h | 120 CHF |
| Private hire 60 min, Mon–Fri 17–21, Sat–Sun 11–21 h | 150 CHF |
| Private hire 90 min, Mon–Fri 9–15 h | 130 CHF |
| Private hire 90 min, Mon–Fri 15–17, Sat–Sun 9–11 h | 165 CHF |
| Private hire 90 min, Mon–Fri 17–21, Sat–Sun 11–21 h | 205 CHF |
| Private hire 120 min, Mon–Fri 9–15 h | 150 CHF |
| Private hire 120 min, Mon–Fri 15–17, Sat–Sun 9–11 h | 195 CHF |
| Private hire 120 min, Mon–Fri 17–21, Sat–Sun 11–21 h | 240 CHF |
Private hire prices; up to 8 people are included, with a 15 CHF surcharge per person from the 9th (paid on site; another page of the site mentions a price covering 6 people). Prices of public sessions were not found on the site; see the booking system. The operator will review prices after a month based on demand.
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 at the lake with cooling off in it
- Traditional wood-fired Finnish sauna
- Private hire available for groups
- Aufguss and introductory sessions for beginners
- Runs in all weather, except extreme warnings
Things to keep in mind
- Simple facilities (a small changing area per the operator, limited water in winter)
- Seasonal winter operation, not year-round
- Prices of public sessions are not on the site
- The operator has moved and the site's pages partly disagree
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- a sauna after skiing or sport
- a group of friends or a celebration
- a winter experience by the lake
Rules and good to know
- In communal and outdoor areas (lakeside, changing) swimwear is required, per the operator
- Inside the sauna it is the guest's choice whether to wear swimwear; you must always sit on a towel
- Bring two towels, swimwear and a water bottle; flip-flops are recommended
- Children from 8 years only with an adult
- The operator advises pregnant guests and those with heart conditions to consult a doctor
- Book at least 48 hours ahead; late arrival does not extend the session
Getting there
Bus E from Geneva city centre to the Anières-Village stop, then a short walk to the Plage du Débarcadère
Parking along Route d'Hermance (4-hour limit), then about a 3-minute walk to the lake
Contact
- Address
- Plage du Débarcadère, Anières (kanton Ženeva)
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: saunageneve.ch
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