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Frisauna

Gumefens (FR), Switzerland · from CHF 22

About

A wood-fired sauna in a wagon at the lakeside campsite in Gumefens, open in the winter season. Cool off with a swim in Lac de la Gruyère, rest in a heated tipi, and join Aufguss evenings on Wednesdays. Online booking required; bring two towels.

Facilities

Saunas and steam

  • Finnish sauna
    The classic dry sauna, usually 80–100 °C.
  • Outdoor sauna
    A sauna in its own cabin or with a door straight to the open air, so you step outside to cool off.
  • Aufguss (sauna ritual)
    A sauna master pours scented water on the hot stones and fans the heat through the room.
  • Wood-fired sauna
    A sauna heated by a wood-burning stove, with a softer heat and the smell of wood smoke.

Cooling down

  • Direct access to a lake or river
    Step straight from the sauna into a lake or river to cool off.

Relaxing

  • Outdoor rest area (garden or terrace)
    A garden, terrace or lawn with loungers, to cool down and rest in the fresh air.

Food and extras

  • Free tea or fruit
    Tea or fresh fruit included in the entry price.

The place

Setting
By a lake or river · Mountains
Type of place
Sauna
Parking
Free parking

Getting there

L'Etrey 81, 1643 Gumefens (FR), Switzerland

Gumefens, lac · about 10 min walk (600 m)

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