Termali Salini & Spa
Thermal baths & spa towns
About
Termali Salini Locarno is a spa complex right on the shore of Lake Maggiore at the Lido in Locarno. According to the operator it is the largest natural brine bath in Ticino, with over 400 m² of water surface, pools on two levels, grottos and cascades, an indoor 39 °C hot pool and a 35 °C outdoor pool with a lake view.
The sauna world sits on the lower level with cabins and a steam bath. According to the operator the sauna is textile-free and mixed. The offer also includes massages, Day Spa packages, private spa suites and a bistro.
- Billed by the operator as Ticino's largest natural brine bath, over 400 m² of water
- 35 °C outdoor pool with a view of Lake Maggiore and the mountains
- 39 °C hot pool, bubble loungers and massage jets
- Candle bio sauna (65 °C) and Finnish aufguss sauna (80–85 °C) with a lake view
- Herbal steam bath and a Kneipp path
- In summer, direct access to the lake from the Lido
Opening hours
| Daily, winter (Sep–May) | 9:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Daily, summer (Jun–Aug) | 10:00–21:00 |
| 24 and 25 Dec 2026 | 9:00–17:00 |
| 31 Dec 2026 | 9:00–18:30 |
| 1 Jan 2027 | 10:00–21:30 |
The brine bath, sauna and spa close 30 minutes before closing time. Closed for maintenance from 14 June to 11 July 2027, reopening on 12 July 2027.
Prices
| Brine bath, entry from 16 | CHF 39 |
|---|---|
| Brine bath Deluxeincludes sauna towel and bathrobe rental | CHF 55 |
| Brine bath Royalincludes towel, bathrobe and Courtesy Set | CHF 62 |
| Brine bath, children 7–15 | CHF 23 |
| Brine bath, children 4–6 | CHF 15 |
| 7 o'clock Wellness (entry from 19:00) | CHF 31 |
| Brine bath and sauna, from 16 | CHF 46 |
| Brine bath and sauna Deluxe | CHF 62 |
| Brine bath and sauna Royal | CHF 69 |
| Brine bath and Lido Locarno | CHF 47 |
| Brine bath, sauna and Lido Locarno | CHF 54 |
| Multi-card 6× brine bathvalid 2 years, transferable | CHF 195 |
| Multi-card 6× brine bath and saunavalid 2 years, transferable | CHF 230 |
Prices as stated by the operator; the chip wristband needs a CHF 20 deposit. Rentals: bath towel CHF 5, sauna towel CHF 7, bathrobe CHF 9, swimwear CHF 9 (+ virtual deposit CHF 20).
Amenities according to OpenStreetMap
Only what the open data records. What is missing, we do not know.
- Poolyes
- Thermal wateryes
What is not listed here is unknown to us or the operator has not said.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Lake Maggiore views from the outdoor pool and the Finnish sauna
- Ticino's largest natural brine bath, per the operator
- Swimming in the lake from the adjoining Lido in summer
- Sauna, steam bath, massages, bistro and private spa in one place
- 10–15 minutes on foot from the station or Piazza Grande
Things to keep in mind
- Admission is on the pricey side (from CHF 39, with sauna CHF 46)
- Entry cannot be reserved, so there can be queues on busy days
- No entry for children under 4
- Guests aged 16–17 need an adult in the sauna
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- a couple for a romantic evening
- relaxing with a lake view
- a sauna and massage in one day
Rules and good to know
- Swimwear is compulsory in the baths; no underwear under swimwear
- The sauna and herbal steam bath are textile-free, and the sauna is mixed
- Children under 4 not admitted; ages 4–15 only with an adult; the bathing area is open unaccompanied from 16
- Sauna from 16 with an adult, from 18 on one's own
- Snus and nicotine products are not allowed anywhere on the premises
- A lost chip wristband costs CHF 50 (refunded as a value card if found)
Getting there
According to the operator it is about 10–15 minutes on foot from the station or Piazza Grande; bus lines 3 and 4 stop about 10 m from the entrance
By car take the A2 to the Bellinzona Süd exit, then follow Lido or Stadio signs in Locarno; parking is around the spa
Contact
- Address
- Via G. Respini 7, 6600 Locarno
- Phone
- 091 786 96 96
- [email protected]
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: aquaspa.ch
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence)
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