Badeanstalten i Silkeborg
Silkeborg, Denmark
About
Silkeborg's municipal bathhouse opened in 1920 and still runs much as it was built. Below the library on Hostrupsgade it holds showers, a steam room, a sauna and cold tubs. The bath alternates its plain and its more ornate wing between men and women through the week.
Good to know
- A historic sauna with heritage worth the trip on its own, whether the building, the tradition, or both.
- Urban venue: it sits inside the city rather than at a coast or lake. A session fits into a day in town.
- Cold plunge available on site: use it between rounds for the classic contrast cycle.
- Pairs the sauna with spa services like massage or a scrub, so a session can sit inside a wider visit.
Hours
- May-Sep: Tue 09:00-16:00
- Wed-Fri 09:00-18:00
- Sat 06:30-13:00
- Oct-May: Tue 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00
- Wed-Thu 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-19:00
- Fri 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-20:00
- Sat 06:30-13:00
- Mon, Sun and public holidays closed
The venue publishes two seasonal timetables, May to September and October to May. Saturday is split by sex: men from 06:30, women from 09:00, both until 13:00.
Common questions
Do I need to book Badeanstalten i Silkeborg?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking. The whole sauna can also be hired privately.
How much does Badeanstalten i Silkeborg cost?
Sessions are typically under kr25 a person. Hiring the whole sauna costs kr250–500.
Does Badeanstalten i Silkeborg have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is Badeanstalten i Silkeborg open?
Typical hours are May-Sep: Tue 09:00-16:00; Wed-Fri 09:00-18:00; Sat 06:30-13:00; Oct-May: Tue 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00; Wed-Thu 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-19:00; Fri 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-20:00; Sat 06:30-13:00; Mon, Sun and public holidays closed. The venue publishes two seasonal timetables, May to September and October to May. Saturday is split by sex: men from 06:30, women from 09:00, both until 13:00..
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