Stepping into the heat, your body relaxes and starts to sweat — many guests describe it as the moment their day finally slows down. The heat increases blood flow and relaxes your muscles, and many guests say they leave feeling calmer and more at ease.
It’s not just about warmth — it’s a ritual that helps you reset. Our sauna runs at 90°C, right next to the ice baths.
Wondering what the sauna actually does for you? The honest answer is what our guests consistently describe:
Most guests feel an immediate sense of calm when stepping into the heat. Within minutes, muscles loosen, the heart rate rises slightly, and the mind begins to slow down.
People often describe leaving the sauna with a deep sense of relaxation, a ‘light’ body, and a clear head. Like pressing the reset button on your day.
The sauna here is a traditional Finnish sauna — dry heat at 90°C, no steam. That dry heat is what gives you the sharp intensity before the ice bath cools you back down.
Before and after. Sauna causes sweating and fluid loss.
Start with 8–12 minutes and build up over visits.
Feeling dizzy or unwell? Step out and cool down.
The ice bath is right next door — that’s the heat-cold contrast; see how it works in the ice bath guide.
When you arrive, our team will show you where to change and get comfortable — no need to know anything in advance. Bring or rent a towel (€4) to sit on inside the sauna. Ease in slowly: sit on the lower bench first and give your body a few minutes to adjust to the heat. If you’re pregnant or have a heart condition, check with your doctor before your first session. There’s no rush — beginners and regulars share the same room.
Swimwear is all you really need — bring your own or plan to change into it on arrival. Bring a towel to sit on inside the sauna, or rent one for €4. Slippers are optional but comfortable for walking between rooms. A water bottle helps too — the heat adds up over a full session.
Ten to fifteen minutes is plenty for a first visit. Step out sooner if you feel light-headed.
Sauna heat makes you sweat more than you’d think. Drink enough beforehand and after.
A heavy meal makes the heat harder to sit with. Eat light, not empty, before you come.
You don’t need the top bench or the longest round on day one. Build up over a few visits instead.
A full session is typically 2 to 3 rounds of 10 to 15 minutes, with breaks in between. New to sauna? One short round is a great start — no pressure to do more.
Whenever you want to relax, recover, or slow down. Many people use the sauna after physical activity, in the evening to wind down, or on rest days to support their body and mind. An evening session — we’re open until 22:00 on weekdays — is a natural way to close out the day before you head home.
Start with a shorter session and see how your body responds — there’s no need to match anyone else’s pace. Many guests build up gradually, coming back regularly rather than pushing for a longer round straight away. Some visits will feel easier than others, and that’s normal — let how you feel guide the pace. There’s no fixed schedule to follow, just your own rhythm.
Rinse off before you head into the sauna. It’s a shared space, so a quick shower goes a long way.
Sit on your towel, not directly on the bench. It keeps things comfortable for the next guest too.
The sauna is a place to slow down. Keep conversation low, if you talk at all.
Rinse off again once you’re out. It’s a good way to cool down before you head back into the day.
Sauna at 90°C, ice baths at 3°C and 6°C. From €19 — or go longer with the 55-minute sauna ritual, two full rounds, or reserve the private sauna in Amsterdam for your group.
