Saunarivm
Berlin, Germany
About
A Roman-styled sauna house beside the Rathaus-Center in Pankow, with a 90-degree Finnish sauna seating thirty and hourly Aufguss, a 60-degree tepidarium and a salt steam bath. Outside is a garden with a plunge pool; inside, a whirlpool, massages and a winter-garden restaurant. Walk in without booking; Tuesdays are women only.
Good to know
- Runs aufguss sessions: a guided löyly ritual where an attendant fans the steam around the room on a schedule.
- Set up outdoors: weather is part of the experience, so dress for the walk between cabin and water.
- 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.
- 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.
- Urban venue: it sits inside the city rather than at a coast or lake. A session fits into a day in town.
Hours
- May-Sep: Sun-Fri 14:00-23:00
- Sat closed
- Oct-Apr: daily 11:00-23:00
Tuesdays are ladies only (Damensauna) year-round; the Saturday closure applies in the summer period only
Common questions
Do I need to book Saunarivm?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking.
How much does Saunarivm cost?
Sessions are typically €25–50 a person.
Does Saunarivm have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is Saunarivm open?
Typical hours are May-Sep: Sun-Fri 14:00-23:00, Sat closed; Oct-Apr: daily 11:00-23:00. Tuesdays are ladies only (Damensauna) year-round; the Saturday closure applies in the summer period only.
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