Hot Spell Sauna
South Milwaukee, United States
About
Two wood-fired saunas in the woods above the Seven Bridges Trail at Grant Park, with cold showers and open-air lounging between rounds. Shared 75-minute sessions run alongside private bookings for groups, and the operator also runs a lakefront site at McKinley Marina in the colder months.
Good to know
- Wood-fired heat: softer, heavier löyly than electric, and the smell of the stove is part of the room.
- Set up outdoors: weather is part of the experience, so dress for the walk between cabin and water.
- Set in nature, away from the city, so bring a car or plan the transfer in advance.
- Direct lake access: most visitors plunge straight into the water between sauna rounds.
Hours
- Hours not listed
Site publishes no opening hours; sessions run at fixed start times booked in advance. Two sites are in the booking system: Wulff Lodge in Grant Park, South Milwaukee, and McKinley Marina on the Milwaukee lakefront, which press coverage describes as the winter season site.
Common questions
Do I need to book Hot Spell Sauna?
Yes. Sessions are booked in advance, usually as a timed slot. The whole sauna can also be hired privately.
How much does Hot Spell Sauna cost?
Sessions are typically $25–50 a person. Hiring the whole sauna costs $250–500.
Does Hot Spell Sauna have a cold plunge?
Cold dips happen in open water beside the sauna.
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