Sauna in Bern
Thormannmätteli location
Pure experience
Our sauna in Bern is located at the Thormannmätteli right on the Aare, surrounded by the Thormannboden forest. Despite the peaceful setting in the countryside, the city centre is only around 15 minutes away. Cooling off in the Aare after a sauna session is simply incomparable.
The sauna in Bern, Thormannmätteli
The sauna has space for 4 people. When you make a reservation, you rent it exclusively for you and your loved ones. A wood-burning stove heats the sauna. The temperature in the sauna reaches around 80-90 degrees. Everything else you need to know for your visit to the Saunakiste can be found below.
Location
Our sauna is very close to you. It is located at the Thormannmätteli, Thormannmätteliweg, 3004 Bern. By public transport, travel to the "Bern Tiefenau" stop. From there it is only a few minutes' walk down to the Aare. As there are very few parking spaces, we recommend arriving by public transport or by bike.
Everything about visiting the sauna
Before the sauna
Reservation
Reserve the sauna online and select your preferred date and time. We recommend planning at least two hours for a relaxing sauna experience. You will receive your access code by email before your booking begins. Your confirmation email also contains a link to the booking calendar, so you can check whether someone has booked before you. If no one has booked before you, you will have to light the fire yourself. Fill the stove with logs right at the start; it takes around 45 minutes until it is hot enough. You are welcome to come 45-60 minutes before your booking to heat up. You will not be charged for this time. Before heating up for the first time, empty the ash box under the fire pit! The ash bucket is outside.
Bring along
Don't forget to bring two towels, swimwear, flip-flops and drinks. Please come already showered.
Location information
The keys are in the key box at the sauna (code in the confirmation email).
During the sauna
Locker room
You can change and store your personal belongings in the sauna anteroom. You can store your clothes and shoes in the box outside. Important: Do not leave anything lying around in the sauna while you are in the sauna (no plastic items).
Temperature
Our sauna is heated with a wood stove and has a constant temperature of between 80 and 90 degrees. You can regulate the humidity yourself by pouring water onto the sauna stones. Please remember to always put a cloth underneath to protect the wood from sweat. Important: Always close the door of the stove.
Infusion water
You can take the water for the infusions directly from the Aare. Make sure there are no natural materials such as leaves or wood in the water. Thank you for refilling the infusion bucket for the next guests. Important: Leave the infusion bucket on the floor and do not place it up next to the stove.
After the sauna
Cooling off
After your sauna session, there are various ways to cool down. Cooling off in the Aare is at your own risk. Please note that the Aare has a strong current. Alternatively, you can relax and cool down in the fresh air outside the sauna.
Tidying up
Your help in keeping the sauna clean is greatly appreciated. Please clean the floor with the broom provided, take all rubbish with you and empty the foot cleaning basin. Please lock the door after your stay and put the key in the designated key deposit. Please lock this as well afterwards.
Hygiene
Cleanliness is very important to us, so the sauna is cleaned thoroughly on a regular basis. If you notice that an extraordinary cleaning is necessary, please inform us immediately.
Payment
Payment is made online by credit card or Twint.