The warm mineral waters of the Centre Thermal hot springs thermal baths, pools, and day spa in Yverdon-les-Bains on the southern shores of Lac de Neuchâtel are a short drive from Lake Geneva in Switzerland.
The Centre Thermal in Yverdon-les-Bains is a large mineral baths complex with a day spa area and fitness facilities. Three large pools welcome visitors with hot mineral-rich water, Jacuzzis, bubble baths, and jet streams. Spa wellness and beauty treatments are optional, as is a large gym. Yverdon-les-Bains is located on the southern shores of Lake Neuchatel only half an hour’s drive from Lausanne and Lac Léman. Guests of the connected luxury hotel the Grand Hotel & Centre Thermal get free unlimited access to the hot springs pools and wellness center.
→→ The Centre Thermal is being renovated — until late 2026, only the exterior thermal springs pools, private spa treatment rooms, and fitness center are open while the indoor pool, main saunas, and steam rooms are being rebuilt. Admission is cheaper during the rebuilding process.
Hot Mineral Pools in the Centre Thermal Spa in Yverdon-les-Bains
The Romans already enjoyed the hot water sources of Yverdon-les-Bains in ancient times and since the Middle Ages, the mineral-rich waters were considered to have health benefits. Nowadays, most visitors simply come to relax in the warm water pools but health, wellness, and beauty spa treatments are also available.
The main attraction of the Centre Thermal in Yverdon is the three large hot water pools. The indoor swimming pool and one of the outdoor pools are at 34°C while the thermal water of the second large outdoor pool is a still comfortable 28°C (31°C in winter). The main pools have various water features such as Jacuzzis (hot tub), bubbles, jet streams, massage jets, and waterfalls to help massage muscle pain away.
The thermal pools at Yverdon-les-Bains are fed by a source discovered in 1982. Around 60 liters per second bubble to the surface at a temperature of 29°C. The mineral-rich waters have high concentrations of calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and sulfates.
Day Spa Facilities at Centre Thermal in Yverdon-les-Bains
In addition to the warm pools, the Centre Thermal in Yverdon-les-Bains features all the day spa and wellness facilities common at thermal bath complexes in Switzerland. These include amongst others massages, beauty treatments, saunas, and steam baths (Hammam).
The indoor saunas and hammam are closed during the renovation period but a new outdoor sauna and heated yurt are open.
The Centre Thermal also has a large gym with fitness training classes. Medical treatments are also available, especially physiotherapy treatment for recovery from sports injuries and rheumatism.
A small cafeteria offers snacks and small meals. Picnicking (and smoking) is only allowed in a small, dedicated area outside behind the large pool.
Opening Hours and Prices for the Centre Thermal in Yverdon
The Centre Thermal in Yverdon-les-Bains has long opening hours and is only closed on December 25. The pool complex is open daily from 8 am to 8:30 pm (7 pm on Sundays).
Admission to the pool complex (thermal baths and saunas) is for three hours and is CHF25 for adults, CHF23 for students, and CHF14 for children 4 to 15. Young children under 4 are admitted for free.
During the rebuilding period, prices are frequently discounted with special deals in quieter periods or shorter hours.
The fitness and wellness center is for adults only and requires an additional charge.
Overnight hotel guests at the four-star Grand Hotel & Centre Thermal get free admission to the warm spring water pools and saunas at Yverdon-les-Bains.
Transportation to the Centre Thermal in Yverdon-les-Bains
Getting to the hot springs spas in Yverdon-les-Bains is easy by car or public transportation. Yverdon-les-Bains is on the southern tip of Lake Neuchatel with excellent highway and fast inter-city train connections to the rest of Switzerland.
The Centre Thermal is in the southern suburbs of Yverdon very close to the Yverdon South exit of the autoroute A1. Driving times from Lausanne are around 30 minutes while the city of Geneva and the Airport are only an hour’s drive away. Ample free parking is available directly at the spa.
From Yverdon train station, bus 604 takes only around 5 minutes to stop Centre Thermal. Alternatively, it is around a 1.5-km walk.
Yverdon-les-Bains is an interesting city to visit. It was once an important Roman center and its chateau houses an interesting local history museum (don’t miss the Roman barges in the basement). Also worth visiting is Chateau de Grandson, Switzerland’s second-largest castle, located just to the north of Yverdon on the shores of Lake Neuchatel.
→ See also Top Hot Water Resorts and Day Spas for more on other thermal bath resorts in the Lake Geneva region.
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