Whole-body cryotherapy is probably the best-known longevity and recovery treatment in Zurich: two to five minutes at −85 to −110 °C in the cryo chamber, followed by the famous endorphin rush. What elite athletes have used for years is now accessible in Zurich-West, in longevity centres on Lake Zurich and in Winterthur. The differences between providers are considerable, though: electrically operated high-performance chambers with genuine −110 °C, nitrogen cryosaunas where the head stays outside the cabin, or classic ice baths. Our comparison lists type, minimum temperature, whether it is a full-body application and what a single session, multi-card and subscription cost.
By location: Cryotherapy in Hünenberg ZG · Cryotherapy in Rüti ZH · Cryotherapy in Seuzach · Cryotherapy in Winterthur · Cryotherapy in Zollikon
Longevity day clinic near the main station: 360° blood test, DNA and mitochondrial analysis, VO2max, DEXA as well as HBOT, IHHT, red light and cryo chamber.
Cryo chamber at −110 °C, HBOT hyperbaric chamber, IHHT, cold-plasma bed, H₂ inhalation and physician-supervised infusions under one roof in Zurich-West.
Cryotherapy centre in Hünenberg ZG with electric Art of Cryo chamber (−85 °C), cold-plasma bed, Flow compression, infrared and 3D body scan.
Whole-body cryotherapy at −85 °C at the Win4 sports centre in Winterthur – weekday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Cryotherapy cold sauna in Seuzach near Winterthur, embedded in a naturopathic practice with bioresonance and medical massages.
Physiotherapy and sports competence centre in Zurich-West with cryo chamber (−90 °C), performance diagnostics and metabolic analysis.
Physician-led longevity centre in a villa on Lake Zurich: HBOT, cryo chamber, IHHT, infusions, infrared and BioAge diagnostics.
Whole-body cryo chamber with 3-stage system down to −110 °C and IHHT cell training in the Zurich Oberland – Tuesday to Saturday, bookable online.
Lowest list price per provider for this technology (single session or entry offer, per provider website). Single sessions in Zurich usually cost CHF 30 to 60; with 10-cards or combination subscriptions the price falls to around CHF 25 to 45 per session. Introductory offers for new customers are sometimes well below that.
| Provider | Location | from | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| medathletik | Zürich | CHF 25.– | Single · Package |
| Cryodukt Zürich (Coolzoone) | Zürich | CHF 84.– | Single · Package · Subscription |
| Provider | Type | Min. temperature | Full body | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYUN Health & Longevity Clinic | n/a | n/a | Yes | |
| Cryodukt Zürich (Coolzoone) | Electric (no nitrogen) | -110 °C | Yes | Art of Cryo (Drei-Kammer-System) |
| CryoDynamic Zug | Electric (no nitrogen) | -85 °C | Yes | Art of Cryo (−85 °C) |
| Cryomedcenter Winterthur | n/a | -85 °C | Yes | |
| Kältesauna.ch – Zentrum für Naturverfahren | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| medathletik | n/a | -90 °C | Yes | |
| Swiss Center for Health & Longevity | n/a | n/a | Yes | |
| Vitalfabrik Rüti | Electric (no nitrogen) | -110 °C | Yes | 3-Stufen-System |
“n/a” = not publicly stated by the provider. Providers can complete their data.
In the cryo chamber the body reacts to the extreme cold stimulus with strong constriction of the blood vessels in skin and extremities; after leaving the chamber a strong reperfusion follows. At the same time endorphins and noradrenaline are released – which explains the euphoric effect that keeps many users coming back.
Electric chambers cool the air with compressors and often work with a pre-chamber and main chamber (e.g. −60 °C and −110 °C). Nitrogen cryosaunas generate cold with evaporating liquid nitrogen; the head stays outside and the temperature figures (down to −190 °C) refer to the gas stream, not to a uniform room temperature.
Effects on muscle soreness, inflammation markers and subjective recovery after exertion are documented; long-term effects in the sense of “living longer” are the subject of research, not proven.
Single sessions in Zurich range from around CHF 30 to 60 depending on the provider. With multi-cards or subscriptions you often pay CHF 25 to 45 per session; new-customer offers are often cheaper still. The specific list prices are in the provider profiles.
The stay at −85 to −110 °C usually lasts two to five minutes – depending on chamber type, experience and tolerance. Including changing and induction, allow 15 to 20 minutes.
Electric chambers cool the whole body including the head evenly and without nitrogen gas; they are considered the reference method from medical cold therapy. Nitrogen cryosaunas are more compact and cheaper to run, the head stays outside and the temperature is uneven. Both trigger the cold stimulus – for comparability look at type and real temperature.
Swimwear or underwear, plus socks, gloves, often a headband and mouth guard – the accessories are provided. Skin must be dry, jewellery stays outside.
For healthy adults whole-body cryotherapy is safe when applied correctly. Contraindications include untreated high blood pressure, severe cardiovascular disease, cold urticaria, circulatory disorders and pregnancy. Serious providers check this before the first session.