10 Best Sauna Countries
Since its invention in Finland, the sauna has become popular in many countries and other varieties such as those found in China and Korea also act as social centres of activity. below we look at 10 places to enjoy sauna and wellness.
Baden Baden, Germany
Baden,Baden, Germany is an up-market type resort in Southern Germany which is a spa town and offers some excellent saunas. Baden Baden is not the cheapest place to enjoy sauna but if you want luxury and are not worried about the price then Baden Baden is the place.
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki, Finland or any part of Finland come to that, can be a good place to experience a Finnish sauna. If you know people in Finland, the chances are that the hosts will have their own sauna at home. There are also numerous commercial saunas to choose from.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany - There are many excellent saunas througout Germany and Berlin is no different. The LiquidRom Sauna in Berlin is one which is excellent. The Olivin sauna in Berlin is also reasonable.
Japan and Onsen
Japense Onsen are not quite sauna but for wellness and relaxation, the Japanese form of relaxation in these spring like waters is a goo alternative if you cannot find a sauna. There are some excellent saunas though in Japan.
Bristol, England
Bristol, England if you live in England and cannot get across to Holland or Germany, offers the Relaxation Centre. The centre offers indoor and outdoor saunas, hot tubs and also a number of treatments including infra-red sauna, hot stone massage and Swedish massage.
Cap d'Agde in France
Cap d'Agde in France is the worlds busiest and biggest naturisme village and there are a few saunas within the resort. The resort also has nightclubs, bars, shops, and an amazing beach.
Amsterdam Sauna
Sauna Deco in Amsterdam is a popular sauna in the centre of Amsterdam and one which offers a stylish interior and a choice of a few saunas.
Turkish Sauna in Turkey
Turkey - Where better to try out a Turkish steambath than in Turkey. Steambaths are popular in may main cities and across Turkey hence you should have no problems to find a decent bath house.
Korean jjimjlbang
South Korean saunas or jjimjilbang as it is known locally, is very popular in Korea and many peopel spend half a day in these venues. Jjimjilbangs are usually men or women only and they often include Internet areas, food and sleeping areas and saunas.
Russian Banya
If you try a Turkish steambath in Turkey, then why not try a Russian Banya in Russia. If you are in Russia for business or for any other reason, why not try out the banya!
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