From Strasbourg to Colmar, the Alsace plain is bordered to the west by the hillsides of the wine route, with Obernai, Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé and Kaysersberg. The air is fairly dry and summers are hot, but an unheated pool stays cold for much of the year. The selection brings together spa hotels in the vineyards, a few places in town and many rentals with indoor pools. I've selected 24 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is The Cottage – Furdenheim (4.98/5).
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
24 places shown
The pool. Outdoor pool heated in season and a Nordic hot tub.
The hot tub. Nordic hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Apartment with a pool advertised as heated; the listing doesn't say whether it's covered.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Renovated barn with a heated indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Studio with access to a heated indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. 3-star holiday cottage; one photo in the listing presents the pool as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. This information comes from the listing's photos: get the host to confirm that the pool is covered and heated.
The pool. House with an indoor pool and private jacuzzi, according to the listing. The pool's heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Villa with a heated indoor counter-current pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Apartment for 8 people with a private indoor pool advertised at 30 °C.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. With 600 reviews, a safe bet for a group or a family.
The pool. Indoor pool in the 500 m² spa, advertised as heated by Staycation, with hot tub, sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Staycation shows 9.8/10 from 60 reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask about the spa's opening hours: pool access may be limited to certain time slots.
The pool. Covered pool in a 400 m² spa, with sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated to 30 °C, with a full spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. An advertised temperature of 30 °C: ideal for swimming without shivering, even late in the day.
The pool. Indoor pool at 1,000 m altitude (Staycation FAQ), described as warm, with sauna, hammam and ice fountain.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. At altitude, a warm indoor pool makes all the difference after a hike: book a spa slot if the hotel offers them.
The pool. Indoor pool with sauna and hammam, according to Expedia. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. The Expedia description mentions an indoor pool, and a traveller's review mentions the pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Practical for families, with a kitchen; ask about the pool's opening hours.
The pool. Indoor pool with sauna, jacuzzi and hammam, included in your stay.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on few reviews.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Double heated pool with a view of the fir trees, in a 1,500 m² spa (hammam, sauna, Kneipp bath, salt cave). The page doesn't say whether it's covered.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask which part of the pool is covered if you're coming outside summer.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised at 30 °C, with massage jets, jacuzzi, hammam, Finnish sauna and sanarium.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. According to Staycation, the pool can still be used until 2 pm on your departure day: make the most of it before you hit the road.
The pool. Heated indoor pool surrounded by plants, with counter-current swimming, sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. One of the few heated pools in central Strasbourg: handy for a city break.
The pool. Expedia lists the hotel among those with an indoor pool; one review mentions the gym, sauna, spa and pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, plus an outdoor pool open in summer, with sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The outdoor pool only opens in summer; ask about the temperature of the indoor pool.
The pool. Indoor pool, spa and sauna according to the Expedia FAQ. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Heated pool with massage jets, indoors according to the Staycation FAQ, with sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and hammam, according to the Staycation FAQ.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Apartment for 2 to 4 people with a private indoor pool, advertised as heated all year round.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A private pool: book early, the listing is in high demand.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
The hot tub. Private spa in the garden (hot tub). No pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Holiday cottage with private spa and sauna; one photo shows a large hot tub. No pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Cottage with jacuzzi; the pool isn't advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi area open all year round and a mini pool from May to September, with no details on heating.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Villa with a jacuzzi; the listing also mentions a pool without specifying any heating.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Holiday cottage with private jacuzzi; the pool isn't advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
In my selection, the top-rated is The Cottage – Furdenheim (House for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (114 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Le 128 (4.97/5) and Grange alsacienne « Grand-père le Cerisier » (4.97/5).
Yes at L'OZEN – piscine intérieure privée: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At The Cottage – Furdenheim, heating is seasonal (in season). Grange alsacienne « Grand-père le Cerisier », Studio avec piscine chauffée près de Colmar and R_luxury : jacuzzi privé et piscine intérieure have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 30 °C at Alsace · piscine privée chauffée à 30 °C · 8 personnes, 30 °C at L'Hôtel & Spa Ribeauvillé and 30 °C at Le Clos des Sources, Hôtel Spa en Alsace. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: The Cottage – Furdenheim, R_luxury : jacuzzi privé et piscine intérieure and L'Esquisse Hôtel & Spa Colmar – MGallery also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Villa cosy avec jacuzzi, piscine et home cinéma, La Grange – gîte 5 étoiles, spa privé et sauna and L'Atelier 4 étoiles – piscine et jacuzzi.
Yes, 5 villas and holiday homes are selected: The Cottage – Furdenheim, Grange alsacienne « Grand-père le Cerisier » and Le Gîte de Clara. Heating is sometimes charged extra: check the listing.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
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