The Yverdon-les-Bains Thermal Centre draws on a natural sulphurous spring that gushes out at 29 °C and has been used since Roman times. You can enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and treatments, in a tree-lined park at the foot of the Jura.
Swimming pools & thermal baths
Main highlights
- Natural sulphurous water that emerges from the ground at 29 °C, renowned for joints and muscles
- Thermal pools indoors and outdoors, at 34 °C in winter and 28 °C in summer
- Wellness area with sauna, massage rooms, fitness and beauty area
Overview
The Yverdon-les-Bains Thermal Centre is built around a natural sulphurous spring that gushes out at 29 °C. It has been used since Roman times, as shown by archaeological remains discovered in the area. Its waters are renowned for their benefits for the joints, respiratory tract, digestive system and muscles.
The modern complex stretches across a tree-lined park. It is also home to the Grand Hôtel des Bains, a Belle Époque building with a rotunda. The site thus combines an ancient spa tradition with contemporary facilities.
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What to see and do
The indoor and outdoor thermal pools are fed by the sulphurous water. Its temperature is kept at 34 °C in winter and 28 °C in summer. You can move from one pool to another, enjoying massage jets, bubble baths, water currents and waterfalls.
For relaxation, the centre offers jacuzzis, a sauna and relaxation loungers. These facilities let you vary the experience throughout the day and make the most of the water’s properties.
A wellness area complements the pools. It includes treatment and massage rooms, a fitness centre and a beauty area. The centre also offers packages combining a stay at the Grand Hôtel with access to the thermal facilities.
Practical information
Access : the centre is 1 km from the historic centre of Yverdon-les-Bains. It can be reached by car, with parking available, or by public transport.
Visit duration : allow at least 2 hours to enjoy the pools and the various facilities.
Audience : adults and families, with reduced rates for children.
On site : pools, sauna, fitness, treatments, beauty area and hotel.
Visiting tips
For a quieter experience, avoid weekend peak hours and opt for weekday mornings. Alternate between indoor and outdoor pools depending on the weather.
If you would like a treatment or massage, book in advance, especially during the tourist season.
Nearby attractions
- The Pro Natura Champ-Pittet Centre opens onto the Grande Cariçaie, a vast lakeside marsh ideal for birdwatching.
- Jumpark, in Yverdon-les-Bains, is an indoor trampoline centre combining sport and family fun.
- Grandson Castle is a medieval fortress overlooking Lake Neuchâtel, linked to the Burgundian Wars.
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