Therme Vals
Peter Zumthor’s bath of 60,000 slabs of Vals quartzite, fed by the 30 °C St. Peter spring and listed as a protected building soon after it opened in 1996. Day visitors must book an entry slot online in advance, and phones and cameras are banned throughout.
What Thermal bath, ValsThe AlpsNatural thermal water
When Open all year
Getting there Train Bus
Cost Day entrance, Monday and TuesdayCHF 70about €74 As of Sep 2026
Access Day visitors must book an entry slot online in advance; no phones or cameras Timed tickets 6+
30° Spring 30 °C Warm all year
Getting in
- Public transport
- Train to Ilanz, then the PostBus to Vals, Therme
- Address
- 7132 Hotel, 7132 Vals
Entry, hours and rules
- Entry
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- Day entrance, Monday and Tuesday (book online)CHF 70about €74
- Day entrance, Wednesday to Sunday (book online; bathrobe included)CHF 85about €90
- Hours
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- Mon11:00-18:00
- Tue11:00-18:00
- Wed11:00-20:00
- Thu11:00-20:00
- Fri11:00-20:00
- Sat11:00-20:00
- Sun11:00-20:00
- Swimwear and rules
- Standard swimwear only. Towel included; own towels and bathrobes are not allowed.
- Minimum age
- 6 and over
- Tickets
- Timed entry slots, book ahead
- Facilities
- Changing roomsLockersShowersIndoor poolOutdoor poolParkingTowel hire
Questions about Therme Vals
- How warm is the water at Therme Vals?
- Spring 30 °C.
- How much does Therme Vals cost?
- Day entrance, Monday and Tuesday: CHF 70 (about €74). Day entrance, Wednesday to Sunday: CHF 85 (about €90). Prices as of September 2026.
- What are the opening hours at Therme Vals?
- Monday to Tuesday 11:00-18:00; Wednesday to Sunday 11:00-20:00. As of September 2026.
- What do you wear at Therme Vals, and are men and women together?
- Standard swimwear only. Towel included; own towels and bathrobes are not allowed.
- Is there a minimum age at Therme Vals?
- Yes, 6 and over.
- Do you need to book Therme Vals?
- Entry is sold in timed slots, so book ahead.
- How do you get to Therme Vals?
- Train to Ilanz, then the PostBus to Vals, Therme.
- What facilities are there at Therme Vals?
- Changing rooms, lockers, showers, indoor pool, outdoor pool and towel hire.
- What else is near Therme Vals?
- Tamina Therme (49 km).
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