Saunapark Epe
Gronau (Westfalen), Germany

About
A sauna landscape in Gronau-Epe with six themed rooms, from a Kelo log Aufguss sauna to a 110-degree earth sauna with an open fire, plus a steam bath. Aufguss ceremonies run hourly in the Finnish infusion house. The garden adds an outdoor pool, a plunge basin and a lounge beside a natural pond.
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.
- Hot tub on site: adds a warm-water option between the sauna and the cold plunge for a longer cycle.
- Set in nature, away from the city, so bring a car or plan the transfer in advance.
- Set up outdoors: weather is part of the experience, so dress for the walk between cabin and water.
- Pool on site: works alongside the sauna for swim-and-sauna sessions or a longer cool-down between rounds.
- Restaurant on site, so long sessions are the design. Food is part of the visit rather than a stop on the way home.
- Pairs the sauna with spa services like massage or a scrub, so a session can sit inside a wider visit.
Hours
- Mon-Sat 11:00-23:00
- Sun 11:00-20:00
- public holidays 11:00-20:00
Closed Christmas Eve, both Christmas days, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday. Women-only sauna on the first and third Monday of the month; themed sauna nights run to 01:00 on the second Friday, with a surcharge and reservation advised.
Common questions
Do I need to book Saunapark Epe?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking.
How much does Saunapark Epe cost?
Sessions are typically €25–50 a person.
Does Saunapark Epe have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is Saunapark Epe open?
Typical hours are Mon-Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 11:00-20:00; public holidays 11:00-20:00. Closed Christmas Eve, both Christmas days, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday. Women-only sauna on the first and third Monday of the month; themed sauna nights run to 01:00 on the second Friday, with a surcharge and reservation advised..


