Sauna: brine, steam, Finnish, and “Russian bath”
The Aquacenter sauna area completes our water complex.
This additional space for relaxation embodies modernity whilst at the same time drawing inspiration from ancient and Mediterranean baths. Sauna use has a healing effect on the human body; in addition, it is a real pleasure and a great source of relaxation.
Having the environment in mind and aiming to minimize its degradation, we offer the use of two types of saunas: steam and dry. The remaining two saunas, also dry and steam, will be activated when the hotel is at a higher occupancy rate. Being aware that this will be done to benefit the environment without any inconvenience to you, we appreciate your understanding.
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 09:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 09:00 p.m.
We kindly inform you that the use of the SAUNA COMPLEX by non-registered persons in the hotel may be limited. All information about the possibility of using the SAUNA COMPLEX can be found at: +48 94 35 36 583.
Offer available on ritual days (thursday 06:00 p.m. – 09:00 p.m.).
The price includes entry to the Aquacenter with a sauna complex and a sauna evening – admission package valid for 3 hours.
- Hotel Guests – free of charge
- persons not registered in the hotel – adults 79 pln (admission package valid for 3 hours – surcharge after exceeding the time – 0.85 PLN / 1 min.). 10% discount on presenting a membership card of the Seaside Healthy Sauna Club.
The surcharge of 30zl for admission to sauna rituals is valid:
- persons who have a pass to the pool (1 entrance from the pass + surcharge),
- persons who buy a single entrance to the pool according to the price list (70min.), but also want to participate in rituals,
- persons who are Guests of the AQUARIUS Apartments and entrance to the Aquacenter are included in the price of the stay.
It is not possible to buy an entrance only to the sauna complex.
With a view to maximizing the benefits of sauna bathing, we have collected some tips and principles that have a direct impact, especially health, on sauna users.
- Health First: Use the sauna at your own risk. Consult a doctor if you have any doubts about safe sauna use. The facility is not responsible for health effects related to sauna use. It is your responsibility to ensure your health permits sauna use.
- Avoid Sauna After Eating: Do not use the sauna immediately after a heavy meal.
- Shower Before Entering: Take a thorough shower before entering the sauna and dry your body completely.
- Remove Swimwear: Remove swimwear and wrap yourself in a towel. Most textiles are chemically dyed, and in the sauna’s heat, these chemicals can be released, creating a harmful mix with chlorine from the pool and body sweat. This can create a toxic environment and irritate your skin. For your health and the health of others, be nude in the sauna.
- Remove Jewelry: Take off all jewelry—rings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, etc. These items can heat up quickly and cause burns.
- Leave Plastic Items Outside: Leave flip-flops and other plastic items outside the sauna. Plastics can emit harmful chemicals in the sauna.
- Warm Your Feet: Warm your feet in hot water if they are cold before entering the sauna.
- Use a Towel: Place a towel under your entire body (including your feet) when sitting in a dry sauna. No part of your body should touch the wooden surfaces directly.
- Clean Seating in Steam Rooms: When using a steam room, rinse the seat and the area under your feet with the available hose before and after use.
- Avoid Cosmetics: Do not use cosmetics, oils, or other substances that might stain the sauna wood. Use only the products provided by the staff according to the Saunamaster’s instructions.
- Allow Adequate Time: Spend at least 1.5 hours for your sauna session. It’s meant for relaxation, so don’t rush. For optimal benefits, complete at least 2, ideally 3 cycles of heating (sauna) – cooling (shower, pool) – resting. Limit time in the sauna to no more than 15 minutes per session. If you were lying down, sit for a moment before leaving.
- Avoid Pouring Water on Stones: Do not pour water on the sauna heater stones without permission from the staff and other sauna users.
- No Items on the Heater: Do not place any objects near or on the sauna heater.
- Clean Up After Yourself: Take with you everything you brought into the sauna.
- Respect Others’ Comfort: Do not use phones or recording devices in the sauna area.
- Avoid Sauna During Rituals: Do not enter the sauna during a sauna ritual.
- Start from Lower Benches: If you are using the sauna for the first time, start on the lower benches and gradually move to higher ones where the temperature increases.
- Age Requirements: You may use the sauna if you are 18 or older. Individuals under 18 may use the sauna only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian, who is responsible for ensuring the minor follows the sauna rules and guidelines. The parent or guardian decides if the minor can use the textile-free zone.
- Silence in the Sauna: The sauna area is a place of quiet and relaxation. Keep your voice low and avoid conversations that might disturb others.
- Respect Nudity: Respect your own and others’ nudity in the sauna area. Report any inappropriate behavior to the staff.
- After Sauna Use:
- rinse sweat from your body with warm water,
- cool your body with a cold shower, starting with the extremities and finishing with your neck and head,
- after showering, if possible, use a cooling pool or ice cave to cool down completely,
- rest for at least as long as you were in the sauna, preferably lying down,
- rehydrate.
22. Follow Facility Rules: Adhere to all regulations, icons, pictograms, informational signs, and staff instructions.
These guidelines are designed for your health and comfort.
Beneficial brine
A visit to the brine sauna is the perfect way to cleanse the body of toxins. Whilst in the sauna, your body is oxygenated, causing the appearance of your skin to be significantly improved. All of this is thanks to the steam deeply penetrating the skin. Your muscles are relaxed, so that all of the tension in your body is released.
Regular visits to the brine sauna cause a rise in cardiovascular endurance. The brine sauna is also an excellent from of protecting the respiratory system. A visit to brine bath strengthens your immunity. The temperature of the bath is approximately 40-80 ° C.
One session should take around 10 to 15 minutes. It is recommended to have two to three sessions.
Mild heat
Mild temperatures and high humidity put the body into a state of relaxation. After a visit to the steam bath, skin becomes smooth and delicate. Clouds of steam create a characteristic atmosphere, cutting the body off from external stimuli. To enhance the experience, essential oils are sprayed in the sauna.
The heat from a steam bath stimulates the immune system, increases the metabolism, improves blood circulation and relieves stress. The temperature of the steam is 40-50°C, whilst the humidity is around 90-100%.
One session should last from five to 25 minutes. It is recommended to have around two to three sessions.
Hot and dry
The Finnish sauna is characterized by low humidity and a high temperature.
During a session in the sauna, a variety of bio-physiological mechanisms are triggered. A visit to the sauna is especially recommended after exercising. Sweating removes toxins from the body and has a positive effect on the appearance of the skin. The temperature in the Finnish sauna is 90-100°C, while the humidity is 10%.
The visit should take approximately 5 to 15 minutes. It is recommended to have around two to three sessions.
Bania sauna is characterized by higher humidity and lower temperature.
The sauna is entirely made of wood and stone. It usually hosts sauna rituals with a saunamaster using smoke, aromatic herbal infusions and birch twigs (vihta). Humidity is 30-40%, and the temperature is approximately 65°C.
Sauna rituals
Sauna rituals take place every Thursday and Saturday. They are conducted by sauna masters from the Seaside Healthy Sauna Club in Kolobrzeg.
How is sauna with a saunamaster different from a regular stay in a sauna?
The main purpose of staying in the sauna is to warm up the body and get psychophysical effects for our body. If you want to get them, you should stay in the sauna for about 15 minutes and in the right conditions. Most people are not aware of how to get this goal and therefore staying in the sauna with a saunamaster gives us, in addition to effectively heating the body, also the opportunity to educate the correct sauna.
Is it necessary to prepare for sauna with a saunamaster in a special way?
Absolutely not. During the ritual, you can always leave the sauna. Just be prepared to follow proper sauna etiquette, which means staying in the sauna wrapped in towels. This should not be misinterpreted as being naked in the sauna. We are wrapped in towels.
The saunamaster will certainly ensure that sauna rules are followed during the shared sauna session, so you should mentally prepare for this aspect.