Kvickbadhuset
Höganäs, Sweden
About
Kvickbadhuset stands on piles off the southern stone pier at Höganäs marina, with ladders straight into the sea. The municipality owns the building and the volunteer Föreningen Kvickbadhuset has run it since 2013. The sauna seats twenty to twenty-five and a curtain can split it into a men's and a women's side.
Good to know
- Runs aufguss sessions: a guided löyly ritual where an attendant fans the steam around the room on a schedule.
- Cold plunge available on site: use it between rounds for the classic contrast cycle.
- 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.
Hours
- Tue 08:00-10:00, 15:00-19:00
- Wed 15:00-19:00
- Thu 08:00-10:00, 15:00-19:00
- Fri 15:00-19:00
- Sat 08:00-12:30
- Sun 08:00-12:30
Winter season, 14 September to 31 May. Summer, 1 June to 13 September, runs Tue-Fri 16:30-19:00 and Sat-Sun 08:00-11:00 and is open to all. In winter, Friday and Saturday are for members only; Tuesday afternoon is women only and Wednesday afternoon men only, with a curtain divide for the last part of each. Aufguss runs on Mondays in odd weeks, booked ahead. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Common questions
Do I need to book Kvickbadhuset?
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 Kvickbadhuset cost?
Sessions are typically under kr25 a person. Hiring the whole sauna costs under kr100.
Does Kvickbadhuset have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is Kvickbadhuset open?
Typical hours are Tue 08:00-10:00, 15:00-19:00; Wed 15:00-19:00; Thu 08:00-10:00, 15:00-19:00; Fri 15:00-19:00; Sat 08:00-12:30; Sun 08:00-12:30. Winter season, 14 September to 31 May. Summer, 1 June to 13 September, runs Tue-Fri 16:30-19:00 and Sat-Sun 08:00-11:00 and is open to all. In winter, Friday and Saturday are for members only; Tuesday afternoon is women only and Wednesday afternoon men only, with a curtain divide for the last part of each. Aufguss runs on Mondays in odd weeks, booked ahead. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing..
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