Badehuset
Copenhagen
Consider visiting Badehuset for a truly local experience, connecting with Christiania's community spirit and unique culture.
Located in the vibrant free town of Christiania in Copenhagen, Badehuset offers a unique blend of community spirit and sustainable living. As an integral part of this autonomous neighborhood, Badehuset provides essential bathing facilities to locals, serving as much more than just a place to wash. This venue has carved out a niche as a communal meeting space, bringing together residents and visitors alike.
Badehuset is characterized by its simple yet effective amenities. The facility includes a bath and a sauna, areas that invite relaxation and social interaction. The eco-conscious design of the facility is emphasized by its use of solar energy; approximately half of the hot water supply during summer months is generated via solar collectors installed on the roof. Complementing this sustainable approach, a wood-fired stove at the center of the sauna provides warmth, creating a cozy atmosphere.
This spot reflects the broader ethos of Christiania, which values sustainability and community engagement. Visitors can immerse themselves in this alternative cultural environment, exploring the various enterprises, artistic expressions, and cultural venues that make Christiania a unique part of Copenhagen. Badehuset caters to those interested in sustainable living and communal experiences, offering a quiet refuge where one can unwind and engage with the local community.
Overall, Badehuset is a testament to the resourceful and community-oriented spirit of Christiania. It's a place where traditional boundaries fade, and visitors can enjoy a simple, sustainable, and refreshing experience.
Reviews
This sauna is an absolute must if you like saunas and are anywhere around Copenhagen. I went twice, at either end of a business trip to Malmo. You can be there in around 40 minutes by Metro from the airport and I’ll definitely include it anytime I have to fly to Copenhagen. For 50 Kroner (cash only - about €6) you have access to changing area, open shower area and the sauna itself - spacious and hot with several wide benches on 3 levels (no cold plunge or bucket, just cold showers). On both visits, there were young children present but they were well behaved and in no way disruptive. It’s textile free and you’re told not to cover up! I saw nobody covering up either in the sauna or in the shower area and only about half even brought a towel inside to sit on! Tucked away at the back of Christiania, it has that vibe about it and you’ll likely smell weed from within the staff area! It’s certainly not a refined spa experience but it is clean, friendly (by Danish standards 😬), very relaxed and great value. A bit bonkers but I loved it!
Only good vibes. Not a luxury but simple and welcoming. Mixed guys and girls, mid age. All nude and relaxed. Only cash 50dkk. My recommendation.
Loved the place. Spacious, no-frills sauna with a cold shower and friendly staff. Just be aware it’s a social-nudity setup, so go only if you’re comfortable with that.
Sometimes staff is nice sometimes extremely rude, there is a certain behavioral etiquette that you should follow. I dont think they like strangers very much but thats just Danmark. Price 50 and you dont even get a towel. They have some sign like non sexual zone, seriously - it is 2025, 50 years nobody would have something like that on the entrance door. If you dont feel safe in place like that dont come.
