Saunagus in Denmark – where should you go?

There are few experiences that can provide the same feeling of calm, renewed energy and well-being as saunagus. The combination of heat, essential oils, steam and the cold shock of a cold dip has gained popularity all over the country – and today you can find saunagus in the big city, on waterfronts, in nature and at colleges.

To make it easier to find your next experience, we have compiled an overview of both the classic and the more hidden gems.

Copenhagen & Zealand

In the capital and on Zealand, there is a wide range of options – here you can find everything from modern sauna houses to small intimate clubs:

• Sauna House, Copenhagen – one of the most famous places in the city.

• DGI Byen, Copenhagen – classic wellness with a touch of pampering.

• Plugin Heat Club, Amager – modern sauna with regular GUS events.

• Butchers Heat SaunaTruck – a mobile sauna that pops up at e.g. Margretheholmen.

• Sauna 85 – available in Nørrebro, Amager and Aarhus, without membership requirements.

Saunagus on Funen

Funen is rich in opportunities – from urban centers and exclusive retreats to natural oases.

• SaunagusOdense – popular wellness spot in Odense, attracting guests from all over the island, including Kerteminde and Nyborg, for saunas, aromatherapy and ice baths. 

• Viking Saunagus – saunagus is combined with ice bath and meditation; popular places in Odense, Nyborg and Svendborg. 

• Waterdrops Saunagus – full-fledged experience, typically 75 min sessions, also in the Odense area. 

• Love Saunagus – luxury experiences at Hytteballegaard with sea views and aromatherapy. 

• FyzFit Spa & Wellness – offers saunas in Funen with ice baths and wellness facilities. 

• Inner peace – Lotushaven – intimate and meditative sauna club in Odense, often with themes such as drums and grounding.
   

Saunagus in Jutland

Jutland abounds with sauna experiences from city to coast and nature. Below you will find some selected gems:

• Holstebro Swimming Center – regular weekly swimming session for a cheap price. 

• Hvidbjerg Strand Spa in Blåvand – sauna fun in a beach environment. 

• Kurbad Limfjorden – luxurious spa experience with sauna and sauna steam by the fjord. 

• Aalborg – several places such as Hotel Viking, Haraldslund Kulturhus, Saunahytten, Gigantium and Skansen offer gus, often close to the fjord. 

• Water & Wellness Randers – wellness center with five saunas and weekly sauna massage. 

• Outdoor Wellness Aarhus – offers an open sauna room with a barrel sauna and cold water tub. 

• The farm at Schellerupgård – scenic sauna and steam room with panoramic views of the lake.
   

Aarhus

Here, the GUS culture has really taken hold:

• THEGYM Aarhus offers regular GUS events, often with a theme and music.

• The harbor pool in Aarhus Ø also regularly holds gus events – with a view of the bay.
  
  

Bornholm

Bornholm is known for its raw nature, and of course you can also find gus here.

• Rønne Swimming Pool and Gudhjem Swimming Pool regularly arrange sauna sessions.
  
  

Hidden gems

In addition to the classic places, there are also more alternative and intimate experiences:

• Nordic Gus in Mols Bjerge – mobile sauna with a view of nature.

• Saunagus at Jyderup College – authentic atmosphere and community.

• Floating sauna on the Limfjord – sauna directly on the water.

• Night owls on Stevns Klint – under the stars by the Baltic Sea.

• Sheltergus in the Silkeborg forests – combines nature, yoga and gus.

Find your next gus

Saunagus is today much more than wellness – it has become a community, a way to relax and a ritualized part of many Danes' everyday lives. Whether you prefer the urban setting of Copenhagen, the raw nature of Bornholm or a hidden mobile sauna in the forests, there are plenty of options to find your own favorite.

If you want to explore more places, you can find a complete overview at saunagusguide.dk .