Roman-Irish Bath

You can experience the most pleasurable kind of ritual nude bathing in our Roman-Irish bath. In an inner courtyard evoking a Roman villa, two traditional European bathing cultures have been brought together to create a relaxing ritual with the aim of purifying the body and improving the circulation.

The Irish element of this facility is the "bathing" in dry, warm air, which is harmoniously supplemented by the Roman element of damp, warm air. In 11 different stages the body is gradually warmed, cooled and purified. A soap brush massage is followed by relaxation, wrapped in cosy, warm towels.

Low temperatures provide a stress-free sauna experience that is generally more agreeable than in a traditional sauna. The gradually increasing temperatures allow the body to adapt slowly and are easy on the heart and circulation. The damp warmth of the steam improves the flow of blood to the airways; the steam penetrates deep into the bronchial tubes and lungs, loosening respiratory secretions (especially when essential oils are used). The various stages of the Roman-Irish bath follow on from one another, combining a healthy effect with a restful atmosphere.

This "bathing mélange for all the senses" was invented by the Irish doctor Richard Barter (1802-1870 (as a combination of the Roman and Irish bathing traditions, i.e. various warm thermal and hot-air baths. Sufferers of circulatory and glandular disorders, chronic bronchitis, osteoarthritis and rheumatism, for example, can benefit from the healing effect of this bathing ritual which has existed for over a century.

Bath ceremony (course)

1. Cleansing shower (5 minutes)
2. Tepidarium warm-air bath, 54°C (15 minutes)
3. Laconium hot-air bath, 68°C (5 minutes)
4. Mineral mud body scrub (10 minutes)
5. Aromaticum soap-brush massage (10 minutes)
6. Caldarium steam bath, 48°C (5 minutes)
7. Yin thermal bath, 36° (10 minutes)
8. Aqualbad thermal effervescent spa bath, 34°C (15 minutes)
9. Yang hot spring bath, 28°C (5 minutes)
10. Frigidarium cold water bath, 18° (1 minute)
11. Silencium relaxation and contemplation room (30 minutes)

Duration: ca. 120 mins

Admission Fees Roman-Irish Bath

Single Ticket (incl. 3 hour ticket thermal baths) 
Adults with soap-brush massage: CHF 74,-
Adults without soap-brush massage: CHF 54,-

Admission from 16 years.

Pass for 5 = 6 (buy 5, get 1 free)
Adults with soap-brush massage: CHF 370,-
Adults without soap-brush massage: CHF 270,-

Admission from 16 years.

The Roman-Irish bath is open from 10 am to 8 pm.

ROMAN-IRISH-NIGHT

- bathing and dining like at Cesar`s times -

Experience a journey through the heyday of the Roman Empire. For all information about this event and the hotel package, click here.

Booking & Information:

Tel. +41-(0)27-472 10 10

Email:info@alpentherme.ch