The Schvitz
Cleveland, United States
- Cold plunge
- Historic
- Mixed
- Restaurant
- Swimwear
- Women only
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- Cold plunge
- Historic
- Mixed
- Restaurant
- Swimwear
- Women only
About
The Schvitz is a Russian-Turkish bathhouse in Cleveland, running since the 1920s, with dinner upstairs included in admission. Downstairs, a steam room heated past 220°F sits beside a cold plunge pool, showers and a patio. Most days are men only, and Sundays alternate between women-only and co-ed days.
Good to know
- Cold plunge available on site: use it between rounds for the classic contrast cycle.
- A historic sauna with heritage worth the trip on its own, whether the building, the tradition, or both.
- Mixed sauna: men and women share the room, in every session or on set days.
- Restaurant on site, so long sessions are the design. Food is part of the visit rather than a stop on the way home.
- Swimwear sauna: some or all sessions are taken in swimwear, so pack it.
- Women-only sauna: the venue has a women's side or room, or runs set women-only sessions.
Hours
- Hours not listed
Common questions
Do I need to book The Schvitz?
Yes. Sessions are booked in advance, usually as a timed slot.
How much does The Schvitz cost?
Sessions are typically $100 or more a person.
Does The Schvitz have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
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