Therme Vals
1996Vals, Switzerland
Peter Zumthor’s thermal baths in Vals, Switzerland—often experienced together with nearby lodging as a full architectural stay.
Local quartzite is stacked into canyon-like bathing rooms. Light, water, and touch matter more than spectacle; time spent using the building is the point.
Highlights
- Stone walls — How do stacked stone and slits of light change the sense of temperature?
- Water and ceiling — How do reflections and openings guide orientation?
Architects
Visit notes
Spa and nearby lodging (including 7132) form the complex. Confirm booking and access on official sites; names and operators can change.