Sauna
"Sauna" is a word of Finnish origin, roughly meaning 'a room made from wood'. The Finnish sauna is considered one of the oldest forms of sweating and has been used for hundreds of years. Typically temperatures range from 85 to 88 degrees Centigrade with a relatively low humidity of 10 to 30 %. The steam produced by pouring camphor or eucalyptus essential oils on the hot stones will greatly benefit your respiratory system. Each hot cycle lasting about 8 to 15 minutes is followed by a cooling-down phase.
The Finns usually do this by stepping out of the hot blockhouse sauna to jump straight into an adjacent ice-cold lake. Here, at the Goldenes Kreuz hotel, you may step out into the snow, enjoying the stunning view of centuries-old, snow-covered farms. The length of one sauna session should, however, not exceed three alternating hot and cold cycles.
The Turkish steam bath
The Turkish bath was actually invented by the Romans, who, over two millennia ago, already knew how beneficial the effect of steam and heat was. When the Turks assaulted Constantinople, they found an oasis of wellbeing and subsequently introduced this spa culture to the entire Oriental society, which is how it got its name.
But no matter who its inventor was, after a day of skiing or hiking a visit to the Turkish bath at our hotel will be an invigorating and relaxing way to cleanse your skin and respiratory system. Enjoy this wonderful body and soul revitalization.
The steam – perceived as water in its refined form – will reach every cell of your skin.
The enjoyable warmth will sooth your mind. Thus the tradition of the East integrates seamlessly into the grottos of our high mountains.
Turkish steam bath (43 degrees Centigrade)
Our steam bath is also a sole grotto
We encourage you to experience the particularly pleasant and soothing warmth in our sole grotto as well.
A spray of finest dissolved sole will be very beneficial to your health, especially to the respiratory system and blood circulation.
Therefore, the grotto is also ideal for persons with asthma or neurodermatitis.
The Finns usually do this by stepping out of the hot blockhouse sauna to jump straight into an adjacent ice-cold lake. Here, at the Goldenes Kreuz hotel, you may step out into the snow, enjoying the stunning view of centuries-old, snow-covered farms. The length of one sauna session should, however, not exceed three alternating hot and cold cycles.
The Turkish steam bath
The Turkish bath was actually invented by the Romans, who, over two millennia ago, already knew how beneficial the effect of steam and heat was. When the Turks assaulted Constantinople, they found an oasis of wellbeing and subsequently introduced this spa culture to the entire Oriental society, which is how it got its name.
But no matter who its inventor was, after a day of skiing or hiking a visit to the Turkish bath at our hotel will be an invigorating and relaxing way to cleanse your skin and respiratory system. Enjoy this wonderful body and soul revitalization.
The steam – perceived as water in its refined form – will reach every cell of your skin.
The enjoyable warmth will sooth your mind. Thus the tradition of the East integrates seamlessly into the grottos of our high mountains.
Turkish steam bath (43 degrees Centigrade)
Our steam bath is also a sole grotto
We encourage you to experience the particularly pleasant and soothing warmth in our sole grotto as well.
A spray of finest dissolved sole will be very beneficial to your health, especially to the respiratory system and blood circulation.
Therefore, the grotto is also ideal for persons with asthma or neurodermatitis.
