Warmbadhuset
Västervik, Sweden
About
Warmbadhuset is Västervik's 1910 bathhouse, closed in 1975 and reopened as a spa after a restoration begun in 2018. The original pool survives beside a cedar dry sauna, a mosaic hamam, a steam room and a salt room. Day spa entry is sold to visitors as well as to hotel guests.
Good to know
- A historic sauna with heritage worth the trip on its own, whether the building, the tradition, or both.
- Pool on site: works alongside the sauna for swim-and-sauna sessions or a longer cool-down between rounds.
- Bar on premises: drinks alongside (or after) the session, and the venue isn't dry like most outdoor sauna setups.
- 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
- Tue-Thu 13:00-20:30
- Fri-Sat 09:00-20:30
- Sun 09:00-16:30
- Mon closed
Reception is staffed Tue-Sun 12:00-18:00; the venue marks these times as subject to change and keeps a separate list of deviating hours. Minimum age 16 except Sunday mornings, when children from 5 are admitted with a guardian.
Common questions
Do I need to book Warmbadhuset?
Yes. Sessions are booked in advance, usually as a timed slot.
How much does Warmbadhuset cost?
Sessions are typically kr25–50 a person.
When is Warmbadhuset open?
Typical hours are Tue-Thu 13:00-20:30; Fri-Sat 09:00-20:30; Sun 09:00-16:30; Mon closed. Reception is staffed Tue-Sun 12:00-18:00; the venue marks these times as subject to change and keeps a separate list of deviating hours. Minimum age 16 except Sunday mornings, when children from 5 are admitted with a guardian..
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