5 Outdoor Winter Pools To Experience In The World

Outdoor Winter Pools are usually found in luxury ski resorts, spas or hotels. In the winter months they are heated, and the temperature of their water exceeds 30°C (86°F) although are surrounded by snow and ice. These luxurious pools usually have amazing views of the mountains covered with snow, so bathing in them represents a special experience.

# Hotel Villa Honegg, Switzerland

A magnificently luxurious private mansion, epitome of luxury, Hotel Villa Honegg is a haven with fabulous views onto a breathtaking scenery across Lake Lucerne. The Villa Honegg is a unique 5-star superior establishment in the heart of Switzerland on mount Bürgenstock. The Hotel Villa Honegg is situated 914 meters (3,000 ft) above sea level overlooking Ennetbürgen, 20 minutes from the city of Lucerne in Switzerland.

# Cliff Lodge & Spa, Utah, USA

The Cliff Lodge & Spa in Snowbird Resort, Utah, is a steel-and-concrete bunker of a resort, built to withstand avalanches. Still, it seems every space has a huge window with a snow-draped view. Everything you need - when you're not actually skiing - is within one building. The hotel guest pool and three hot tubs are located outdoors on Level 3 and are heated year round. Hours for the hotel guest pool are 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

# Portillo Ski Resort, Chile

Ski Portillo Chile on the stunning Inca Lagoon, is often ranked as one of the 10 best ski resorts in the world. Resort is family friendly with a great lay out of beginner to expert slopes, one of the best ski schools in South America, numerous activities for adults and kids of all ages and 3 hotels offering a range of budget to first class accommodations.

# LeCrans Hotel & Spa, Switzerland

Surrounded by mountains and forests, this newly opened 5-star hotel offers a breathtaking view of the Alps and the Mont Blanc. The luxuriously furnished rooms and suites provide an intimate ambience and a wealth of amenities. Each themed room and suite takes you to a different region or mountain of the world, from the Himalayas to the Kilimanjaro. Each one is decorated in a unique style, with rare objects and rich wall hangings. The heated outdoor swimming pool gives you the incredible sensation of swimming between sky and mountains.

# The Westin Trillium House, Ontario, Canada

Nestled between the shores of Georgian Bay and the heights of the Niagara Escarpment is The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain, in Ontario's largest mountain resort region. The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain has a year-round outdoor heated pool, hot tubs, sauna and 24-hour Westin Workout Gym.