Hovås Kallbadhus
Gothenburg, Sweden
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under kr25
Budget-friendly
Drop-in
Access
Under kr100
Whole-space hire
Finnish
Sauna type
Wood-firedOceanOutdoorHistoricPrivateHot TubRestaurant
About
Hovås Kallbadhus has been a bathing place on Askimsviken since 1906, south of central Gothenburg. Its wood-fired sauna has tiered benches and is private to your group for the booked slot. A beach, boat houses and a restaurant share the same shore, and a wood-fired hot tub can be hired.
Good to know
- Wood-fired heat: softer, heavier löyly than electric, and the smell of the stove is part of the room.
- Right on the sea: expect saltwater dips between rounds, cold even in summer.
- Set up outdoors: weather is part of the experience, so dress for the walk between cabin and water.
- A historic sauna with heritage worth the trip on its own, whether the building, the tradition, or both.
- Bookable as a private session: rent the room for your group rather than sharing with strangers.
- Hot tub on site: adds a warm-water option between the sauna and the cold plunge for a longer cycle.
- Restaurant on site, so long sessions are the design. Food is part of the visit rather than a stop on the way home.
Hours
- Hours not listed
Common questions
Do I need to book Hovås Kallbadhus?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking. Booking ahead is also available, as is private hire of the whole sauna.
How much does Hovås Kallbadhus cost?
Sessions are typically under kr25 a person. Hiring the whole sauna costs under kr100.
Does Hovås Kallbadhus have a cold plunge?
Cold dips happen in open water beside the sauna.
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