Sauna Knigge - A simple catalogue for sauna enthusiasts

Going to the sauna is celebrated as a social event. To ensure that going to the sauna together is not associated with discomfort or even ends in disaster, a few basic social rules should be observed. The sauna etiquette guide helps you to take these to heart so that a visit to the sauna together is a stimulating and pleasant experience for everyone involved.

Sauna etiquette point 1: Don't forget to shower off

It is a truism that everyone sweats a lot in the sauna, but this should be taken into account, as otherwise the other person's own odour will get into their nostrils. Consequently, the sauna should only be entered after a good shower. This is especially true after the sauna session, when you go into the cooling pool. Who wants to swim in someone else's sweat?

Sauna etiquette point 2: Use the towel correctly

Two towels should be used for the sauna. One towel is used as a seat so that the sweat cannot burn into the wood. The other towel is used to dry yourself off so that the drops of sweat do not take up too much of the sauna room. When drying off, care should be taken not to splash your own sweat. After all, nobody likes that.

It is better to use two towels.

Sauna etiquette point 3: Keep your distance

Visitors relax in the sauna and don't want to concentrate on anything else. Conversations should therefore be avoided, as should getting too close to others. In this respect, spreading out or even stretching out on the seats are absolute no-gos.

Sauna etiquette point 4: Naturalness yes, voyeurism no

Alongside the nude beach, the sauna is one of the few places where it is socially acceptable to be naked in front of strangers. This should not be exploited under any circumstances. As on the nudist beach, the rule here is to behave as naturally as possible and not to scrutinise others too closely. This is perceived as unpleasant and intrusive and can cause feelings of shame as well as arguments.

Sauna etiquette point 5: No caresses

Caressing your boyfriend or girlfriend has no place in a public sauna. Everyone wants to relax in the sauna and soak up the heat. Distractions or even excitement interfere with this concentration. The heat is the centre of attention, not the individual visitor.

Sauna etiquette point 6: Beware of garlic

Anyone who likes to eat garlic should not do so the day before a sauna session. This is because garlic is an extremely persistent odour that is still exuded through sweat a day after consumption. The strong odour of garlic will make it unpleasant for others to smell. You should also avoid wearing perfume.

Sauna etiquette point 7: Unpleasant encounters

In a public sauna, anyone can quickly bump into people they know, including the boss. In such a case, you should not leave the sauna in a hurry, as this would cause real embarrassment. Instead, a discreet gesture of greeting is recommended. It is best not to sit opposite the boss during the sauna session. This will distract your concentration from both the boss and yourself.

Sauna etiquette point 8: No reservations

Reservations of loungers with towels also lead to excitement in the sauna and detract from the shared experience. In addition, the loungers in the sauna are available to everyone. Gaining an advantage over others is perceived by others as foul play and communicated accordingly. In public saunas, staff may also be instructed to simply put the towel aside to counter this bad habit.

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