FORTYSEVEN Wellness-Therme, Switzerland

Quick Facts

Experience

Public Pools & Parks

Access Level

Easy to reach (no hike)

Safety Level

Generally safe

What to Wear

Swimsuit required

Family Friendly

Yes

Entry Fee

Paid

Wheelchair Access

Yes

Address

Grosse Bader 1, 5400 Baden, Aargau, Switzerland

Overview

About FORTYSEVEN Wellness-Therme

FORTYSEVEN Wellness-Therme, Switzerland is a thermal spa at Grosse Bäder 1, Baden, Aargau, 15 minutes from Zürich by express train. It is part of Baden's spa district, which has been in use since Roman times. The facility was designed by internationally recognised architect Mario Botta, known for combining contemporary design with natural materials. The thermal water at FORTYSEVEN is described as the most mineral-rich in Switzerland and rises from depth at 47 degrees Celsius. The name reflects this source temperature.

Five indoor and three outdoor pools have views over the Limmat River. A rooftop terrace is accessible in warmer weather. Nine saunas and three steam baths cover three zones: textile, textile-free, and women's only. Types include Finnish, bio sauna, brine steam, and standard steam. A snow room at -9°C provides cooling. Infusion sessions run on a published schedule.

The Kosmos experience area is an audiovisual installation with light and sound compositions designed for FORTYSEVEN; sound design by Boris Blank of the Swiss group Yello, focused on mental relaxation. A spa area offers massages, beauty treatments, and couples packages. The restaurant serves fresh dishes from Fresh and Hot Pots, plus a cafe-bar and summer garden bistro. Breakfast from 09:00.

Location & Access

Getting to FORTYSEVEN Wellness-Therme

FORTYSEVEN Wellness-Therme is at Grosse Bäder 1, 5400 Baden, in the Bäder spa district of the city. From Zürich main station, take the express train to Baden; approximately 15 minutes. From Baden train station, the spa is under a 10-minute walk. Bus Line 3 from Baden Bahnhof West connects directly to the Grosse Bäder stop for a shorter walk. For those arriving by car, a multi-storey parking garage with EV charging is directly opposite the spa and operates 24 hours. Overflow parking in nearby garages is available on busy days.

From Bern, take the train to Aarau or Zurich and connect to Baden; approximately 1 hour. Basel is approximately 45 minutes by train. Zurich Airport is approximately 25 kilometres northeast; the connection via Zurich main station takes approximately 30 minutes total. Baden is a historic spa town in Aargau with a well-preserved old town, hot springs flowing directly into the Limmat River, and several other wellness facilities in the same spa district as FORTYSEVEN.

Book spa treatments and packages at fortyseven.ch. Standard pool and sauna admission is sold at the entrance with no advance booking required. Open Monday to Sunday 08:00-22:00; last admission one hour before closing; bathing ends 30 minutes before closing. Children aged 3-15 are admitted only when accompanied by an adult. SBB RailAway offers discounts for visitors arriving by train. Towels and bathrobes can be hired on site.

Suitability & Accessibility

Who FORTYSEVEN Wellness-Therme Suits

FORTYSEVEN suits day visitors from Zürich who want a full thermal spa experience without leaving Switzerland, guests interested in Mario Botta's architecture, visitors who want the Kosmos sensory experience alongside thermal bathing, and families who want a well-managed complex with multiple pool temperature options for different ages. The 15-minute train journey from Zürich and easy walk from the station make it one of the most accessible major thermal spas in the country.

Baden's historic spa district has been attracting visitors since Roman times; the town itself has a well-preserved medieval old town and several converted spa hotels in the same street as FORTYSEVEN. The Limmat River runs alongside the spa district and the views from the outdoor pools over the river and the wooded hillside are a consistent visitor appreciation. The Thermalbad Baden experience can easily be combined with lunch or dinner in the old town, a 15-minute walk along the river. The spa is large enough to accommodate busy periods without feeling overcrowded at quieter times.

FORTYSEVEN Wellness-Therme is confirmed fully wheelchair accessible. The official opening hours page states the entire facility is wheelchair accessible. The building is a modern design by Mario Botta and was built to current accessibility standards. Visitors with specific mobility requirements should contact the spa at therme@fortyseven.ch or by telephone at +41 (0)56 269 18 47 before visiting.

Safety & Etiquette

FORTYSEVEN Wellness-Therme Safety Tips

FORTYSEVEN Wellness-Therme is a managed facility with staff on site during all operating hours. The thermal water temperature in the pools is regulated for safe bathing; limit continuous soaking sessions to 20-30 minutes and rest in the relaxation rooms between rounds. The mineral-rich water from the 47-degree source has a higher mineral concentration than standard pool water; rinse off between zones. People with cardiovascular conditions, skin conditions sensitive to high mineralisation, or pregnancy should seek medical advice before extended thermal bathing. Children aged 3-15 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the visit.

The sauna area has three zones with different rules: the textile zone (swimwear required), the textile-free zone (swimwear not permitted), and the women's sauna (women only). Follow the posted entry requirements for each zone. In any sauna, shower before entry, limit sessions to 10-15 minutes, and use the snow room at minus 9 degrees Celsius for cooling between rounds. The snow room is for short exposures only; 30 to 60 seconds is sufficient. Professional sauna infusion sessions run on a schedule; infusion heat can be more intense than normal sauna temperature and should be left if you feel dizzy.

The Kosmos area has its own entry conditions; confirm current rules when purchasing your ticket. The restaurant serves food from 09:00 with breakfast until 13:00; plan a meal break between bathing sessions rather than immediately before entering hot pools. The parking garage is 24 hours; EV charging is available. Last admission is one hour before closing (21:00); bathing ends 30 minutes before closing (21:30). Book spa treatments and massage appointments at fortyseven.ch in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FORTYSEVEN Wellness-Therme in Baden?

FORTYSEVEN Wellness-Therme is a thermal spa at Grosse Bäder 1, Baden, Aargau, 15 minutes from Zürich by express train. It uses the most mineral-rich thermal water in Switzerland, rising at 47 degrees Celsius. Designed by architect Mario Botta. Facilities: 5 indoor + 3 outdoor pools; 9 saunas + 3 steam baths across 3 zones (textile, textile-free, women's only); snow room at -9 degrees; Kosmos audiovisual sensory area; spa with massages and beauty treatments; restaurant, cafe-bar, summer garden bistro. Open Mon-Sun 08:00-22:00. Children 3-15 with adult. Fully wheelchair accessible.

What is the Kosmos area at FORTYSEVEN?

The Kosmos area is an audiovisual experience installation developed exclusively for FORTYSEVEN. It combines light projections and spatial sound compositions designed to induce mental relaxation. The sound design for the Kosmos experience was created by Boris Blank, a member of the Swiss electronic music group Yello. The Kosmos pool is described by visitors as a floating salt-water sensory pool with immersive light and sound. It is a separate element from the standard pool and sauna access; confirm current Kosmos entry conditions when booking at fortyseven.ch.

How do I get to FORTYSEVEN from Zürich?

From Zürich main station, take the express train to Baden; approximately 15 minutes. From Baden station, walk under 10 minutes to the spa, or take Bus Line 3 from Baden Bahnhof West to the Grosse Bäder stop. By car, drive west on the A1 motorway from Zürich toward Baden; approximately 20 minutes. The multi-storey parking garage with EV charging is directly opposite the spa. SBB RailAway discounts apply for train travellers.

Is FORTYSEVEN wheelchair accessible?

Yes. FORTYSEVEN Wellness-Therme confirms that the entire facility is wheelchair accessible. This statement appears on the official opening hours page at fortyseven.ch. As a modern building designed by Mario Botta, it was built to current accessibility standards. Visitors with specific mobility requirements are advised to contact the facility at therme@fortyseven.ch or by telephone at +41 (0)56 269 18 47 to plan their visit and confirm details about pool entry, changing facilities, and the route to specific areas.

What else is there to do near FORTYSEVEN in Baden?

Baden has a historic old town, a 15-minute walk from the spa along the Limmat River, with a well-preserved medieval street, the Stadtturm tower gate, and the Historisches Museum Baden. The old town casino (Baden was historically Switzerland's most visited casino city) and several traditional restaurants are in the same area. The Limmat trail is a pleasant riverside walk. The Stiftung Langmatt villa museum has an impressionist art collection in a preserved bourgeois villa nearby. Zürich city centre is 15 minutes by train and offers extensive cultural and dining options. Kloster Wettingen, a well-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery, is 5 kilometres northwest.