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HIKI Sauna Basel
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HIKI Sauna Basel

Basel (BS), Switzerland · from CHF 35

About

A winter sauna on a boat moored on the Rhine in Basel, with a wood-fired Finnish sauna and regular Aufguss. You cool off with a bucket shower or a dip straight into the river, there is a bistro on board, and the sauna is textile-free.

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.
  • Cold bucket shower or waterfall
    A gush of cold water from above, or a bucket you tip over yourself.

Relaxing

  • Indoor rest area
    A quiet room with loungers to rest between sauna rounds.
  • 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.
  • Restaurant or bistro
    Somewhere to eat or have a drink, often one you can visit in your bathrobe.

The place

Setting
Great views · By a lake or river · City
Type of place
Sauna boat or mobile sauna
Practical
Towels included
Private
Can be rented privately

Getting there

Westquaistrasse 19, 4057 Basel (BS), Switzerland

Basel, Rheinhafen · about 2 min walk (100 m)

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