German saunas are a magnificent way to spend some time in Germany.
However, if you have heard about the fact that you need to be naked, you may have had second thoughts.
It’s natural to have lots of questions about how German saunas work when you come from a culture where you’d never be naked in public.
In this article, we’re walking through the exact etiquette of visiting a German sauna.
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If you want a more complete introduction to German saunas, there is a full guide here with everything you need to know, like what a German sauna is, what to expect and where to find the best saunas.
In the video below, you’ll be quickly walked through the basics and exactly what you need to know about visiting a German sauna so you’ll know exactly what it is like.
Being prepared is the best way to get the most of the experience and to have less anxiety about the naked part 🙂
German saunas can be a fabulous experience so definitely consider visiting one on your trip. You never know, you may end up loving it!
Want to learn more about German culture? Find our guide to 10 things I didn’t expect the first time I went to Germany here and 10 things you should know before visiting Germany here. You can also find all our German culture articles here. You can read our guide to the famous spa town of Baden-Baden here which has some fantastic saunas.
