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Same thing in Saunas, staff will tell you to take your clothes off.
by sva_ 3y ago
Same thing in Saunas, staff will tell you to take your clothes off.
- scabby 3y agoWell that’s how (non-mix) saunas work in Finland.
- distances 3y agoBiggest difference to Germany is that German saunas are usually mixed. Including mixed showers and changing rooms (in saunas, not in public swimming pools).
- omnimus 3y agoThe showers are rarely mixed. On the other hand mixed changingrooms for public pools (and saunas) is the norm everywhere around europe. Its for capacity reasons and you have private booths for the changing part.
- distances 3y agoIn Berlin showers in saunas are usually mixed. Talking specifically about saunas only, different in public pools etc.
- Krasnol 3y agoYou're probably talking about different showers. Showers within the sauna area are usually mixed. Showers within the dressing areas are not.
- distances 3y agoI think we are talking about different things. Typical saunas are the neighbourhood saunas, Kietz-Saunas. They do not have any separation. Not in dressing rooms, showers, nor in sauna areas. It's all mixed, except usually a women only day once a week. Saunas in public pools etc may have different arrangements.
- Beijinger 3y agoYes, this is how it is. But surprised by the post above: "can expect to hear the heavy breathing of amorous couples from about 20-30m away as" You are naked. But any kind of inappropriate activity is a big no no. Even staring at another person or something. Buddies of mine went to a sauna and there was even a famous actress in it. It is considered normal and egalitarian. This being said, try Budapest. The scale of this bath will blow your mind: https://bathsbudapest.com/szechenyi-bath https://bathsbudapest.com/szechenyi-bath I was blown away already before I realized there is even an outdoor area. It is BIG.
- robbiep 3y agoI spent my birthday with a bunch of mates in the Szechenyi Bath as we were travelling around Europe about 15-20 years ago - December with snow falling, playing chess in the outdoor pool with the old fellas. Just a standout memory and a great day
- woodpanel 3y agoI saw people wearing their bathing suits/trunks into a sauna - and quite frankly it’s disgusting.
- Beijinger 3y agoWell, it is a cultural things. Many Americans have body issues. https://www.wanderingermany.com/how-to-confidently-visit-a-nude-german-sauna-and-not-be-freaked-out-being-naked-at-the-spa/ https://www.wanderingermany.com/how-to-confidently-visit-a-n... Tried to bring a US buddy of mine (non-mixed) into a Spa/hot bath/Sauna in Beijing. He got terribly scared of having to be naked and rejected. But it is a good place. And they have a good all you can eat buffet. Sweat. Eat a little. Rest. Repeat. You basically spent there the whole day.
- euroderf 3y agoBut also American culture has this oddity that nudity somehow equates to sex.
- vasco 3y agoFor someone who doesn't know spa culture, why is it disgusting to have clothes on? Like a bikini or swimming shorts.