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Why do Germans go naked in sauna?
It means that you are going to see both naked men and women in the same sauna! For German people, this is something completely normal. It is often written that you are not allowed to wear your swimsuit in the sauna. That is the reason you see people being naked in the sauna.
Why do Germans like to be nude?
Germany’s passion for clotheslessness finds its origins in late-19th-century health drives when stripping off was seen as part of a route to fitness and sunbathing a possible cure for TB and rheumatism.
What are German spas like?
Spas in Germany are quite different from American spas, with elaborate facilities that let you spend an inexpensive day going in and out of saunas and mineral pools, and a more relaxed attitude towards nudity. Treatments are good but the rooms are not the pampering palaces of the U.S.
Do you have to get naked in the sauna?
Going nude to the sauna is hygienic and probably the best choice of all. There is no other way to get the ultimate enjoyment and feel all the benefits of sweating. The best of all, if you enter the sauna naked, you don’t need to worry about what to wear. The answer is simple – nothing!
What is German spa?
The German equivalent for spa is Heilbad or ‘healing bath’ or Kurort which literally mean ‘cure place’.
How many saunas are in Germany?
German saunas are in abundance throughout the country. With about 30 million German people regularly going to a sauna, there are now over 2,300 public saunas available for use. There are even more within sports clubs, fitness centers and hotels. Many Germans even have saunas in their homes!
How do Germans use saunas?
Always enter the sauna quickly and close the door well to ensure minimal heat loss. Sit or lie on your towel with every body part on it. Germans are very particular about not water-staining the wooden benches.