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Here you will find the latest press release from Badegärten Eibenstock, as well as an introductory text available for download.
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As of July 2017
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The Russian Sauna Courtyard
What makes the bathing gardens so special are the rustic sauna houses. These were handcrafted in Russia from thick logs and some are equipped with old wood-fired stone stoves. Along with structures faithful to the originals, such as an old city wall (Banya Kremlin) and a “church”
(Boyar Sauna), various wooden gates,
an oven and other details make up
the authentic Russian-Karelian sauna village, just as it can still be found today in Finland or Russia.
The Boyar House
One of the highlights of the sauna village is the imposing Boyar House, over 20 meters tall, situated on the shores of an idyllic natural swimming lake. The sight of its onion domes and ornate decorations makes visitors feel as if they’ve been transported into a Russian fairy tale. Inside the building, in addition to the Boyar Sauna—which can accommodate about 130 people—there is a relaxation room that spans two floors. During the summer months, visitors can relax on the lounge chairs right by the water and enjoy the sun.
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Show infusions in the Boyar Sauna
Our offerings are a truly unique experience
elaborately staged show infusions in the
Winter months. Let yourself be inspired
thanks to the ingenuity of our sauna masters,
which transport you—with scents, colors, music, and costumes—into the worlds of “Alice in Wonderland,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” or “Dirty Dancing,” for example. In captivating performances, they showcase their unique skills and bring characters like the “Terminator” to life.
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Eibenstock Beer Bath
Bathing in beer has been a part of health care for centuries. During the Eibenstock beer bath, guests relax in a medieval tub and enjoy the soothing tranquility, surrounded by the forested landscape of the Ore Mountains. After the bath, the skin is soft, supple, and smooth. In addition, hops have a calming effect, reduce stress, and promote sleep.
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Russian Banya
The original Russian banya was built according to ancient
Crafted in the Siberian lowlands in the tradition of Russian timber construction. Consisting of
With its pine and poplar wood, as well as numerous carvings and decorative elements on the windows and doors, it is a truly unique example of Russian architecture.
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Russian Sauna Ritual
By waving the weniks (birch twigs)
During an infusion, the hot air—with its pleasant birch scent—is circulated throughout the room. Afterward, each guest receives a cleansing treatment with birch branches, during which the skin is first fanned with the weniks and then tapped from the shoulders down to the feet. This opens the pores and improves blood circulation in the skin. The ritual concludes with a scrub using a honey-salt mixture during a second infusion.
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Japanese Sauna Garden
With its Far Eastern ambiance, the Japanese Sauna Garden transports guests to the Land of the Rising Sun. Immerse yourself in the centuries-old world of this bathing and sauna culture. Whether relaxing on tatami mats or on the exclusive lounging areas, every peace-seeker will find their perfect spot here. As a special highlight
A singing bowl session is offered to help you restore balance to your body and mind.
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Meditation Sauna
Our Japanese meditation sauna is a great option for beginners or guests who don’t like it too hot. With a relative humidity of about 40–50%, it offers a particularly gentle and low-stimulus environment that’s perfect for relaxation and well-being.
Fascinating singing bowl ceremonies take place several times a day in this sauna.
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Kamaburo
Built with thick stone walls and covered with a substantial layer of straw and clay, it closely resembles a giant oven. The moisture-regulating properties of the clay, combined with the radiant heat from the wall, floor, and seat heating systems, create a very mild sauna environment. The Kamaburo in Eibenstock remains unique in Europe to this day.
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Japanese Steam Bath
Even the ancient Romans and Greeks knew
The healing and soothing power of the steam bath
to appreciate. The pleasant scent of
essential oils and the interplay of color and light
The starry sky soothes both body and soul
Completely relax. The high humidity
100% has a cleansing effect on the skin and
It clears the airways and relieves muscle tension.
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Finnish Sauna
The Finnish log sauna is the best-known type of sauna. Several times a day, in this sauna at the Eibenstock Bathing Gardens, steam sessions are held using pure essential oils and homemade infusions. At a temperature of around 95 °C, you really work up a sweat. This helps purify and detoxify the skin and strengthens the immune system.
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Karelian Smoke Sauna
The smoke sauna is also one of the oldest types of sauna in existence. Its significance is ultimately reflected in the fact that it is even described in great detail in the Finnish national epic
as described in the Kalevala. To heat them up, wood is burned in a
a special open stone stove, which, however, has no chimney or flue. Instead, there are slits in the ceiling and walls through which the smoke can escape. Thick smoke wafts through the log cabin while it is being heated. You are not allowed to enter the sauna until the fire in the stove has gone out and the room has been thoroughly ventilated.
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Karelian Vastari Ritual
The Karelian Vastaritual is a sweat lodge
according to old Finnish-Russian traditions. At the beginning of the ritual, a vigorous infusion is performed. Afterward, the guests
Guests are laid on a bed of hay and washed, massaged, and gently fanned with Vastabesen (made from birch twigs). This promotes blood circulation, cleanses the skin, and helps ward off infections. The washing ritual concludes with a gentle hay scrub. After the ritual, guests enjoy home-smoked trout and freshly baked beer bread in the Ritualbanja’s dining area.
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Russian Chicken-Foot Banya
Annual flooding along the major
Russia's rivers have led to
banjas were built on stilts near rivers. Since these closely resembled the “chicken-foot cottage” of the Russian fairy-tale witch “Babajaga,” they were also called “chicken-foot banjas.” Many East Germans are still familiar with the old Russian fairy tales about the witch Babajaga.
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Relaxation Rooms
In the spa gardens, you’ll find a variety of relaxation rooms, each with a different theme. After your sauna session, treat your body to some well-deserved rest—for example, in our relaxation lounge with a fireplace. Or perhaps you’d prefer to unwind in a cozy sleeping alcove, like the ones found in old Russian farmhouses.
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Rest Areas in the Japanese Garden
In the Japanese Garden, spacious lounging areas—arranged in four separate nooks—provide the perfect setting for relaxing, reading, or napping.
These elements round out the sauna garden's design, serving as a relaxation and meditation area.
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Relaxation Room at the Bojaren House
After the steam treatment, guests can enjoy soothing relaxation in the spacious
landscaped rest areas above the Boyar—
Sauna. Wrapped in a cozy blanket
You can enjoy soothing wellness music and let your thoughts wander freely.
Enjoy the view of the beautiful natural swimming lake as you look out the window
and the unique sauna area.
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Relaxing at the swimming pool
Comfortable loungers and hanging chairs provide the perfect way to unwind after a swim. To recharge your batteries, we recommend our poolside restaurant, which has something to suit every taste.
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The Oriental Section
An Oriental area was created in the Eibenstock Bath Gardens, adjacent to the sauna restaurant, to house the Oriental soap bubble bath and the Rasul bath. In addition to the two treatment rooms, there is also an Oriental-style lounge tent here for treatment participants. Here, guests can relax for a while in a secluded atmosphere after their treatment.
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Oriental Soap Bubble Bath
The Oriental Soap Bubble Bath is a centuries-old ritual combining a steam bath, cleansing, and massage. It provides pure relaxation for both body and soul. The secret, however, lies in the skill of the tellak (bath attendant). After the treatment, we serve our guests fresh fruit and a delicious Oriental tea in the Saracen tent.
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Rasulbad
The Rasul bath, which has its origins in Middle Eastern bathing and sauna culture, involves the soothing application of chalk and mud baths in a Middle Eastern-style steam room. At the end of the treatment, we will provide you with a high-quality skin care oil to help restore your skin’s natural moisture.
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Vacation Homes by the Natural Swimming Lake
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Shepherd's Wagon - Sleep Like in Grandma's Day
In the sauna area, right next to the idyllic natural swimming lake, guests can spend the night in one of the six cozy shepherd's wagons. Equipped with a double bed, a sitting area, and a stove, five of the wagons offer a wonderful
A romantic atmosphere. Spending the night in Skudde, the smallest shepherd's wagon with its bunk bed, is a truly special experience.
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Toddler Pool
In the toddler pool featured here, with a water temperature of 34 °C, bath time becomes an adventure. Various water slides and attractions, a slide, and the water-spraying Wurzelrudi make children’s eyes light up and ensure plenty of fun for the little ones.
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Textile Family Sauna
In the middle of the birch forest in the family garden
is the textile family sauna. With a temperature of 60 °C, it is particularly suitable for sauna beginners and young children. Every hour on the hour, guests of all ages can listen to a fairy tale while enjoying the sauna. As they listen, the children forget the unfamiliar heat around them and enjoy the sauna experience together with their parents.
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Laser Show
Unique lighting effects enchant guests during the holiday seasons of the
The laser show held in the state of Saxony (from October through February).
Using a large-scale laser projector, we transform the swimming hall into a unique sea of light, colors, water, and music. This is a breathtaking light show for the whole family!
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Spa Area
In the Badegärten spa area, guests can enjoy relaxing massages, effective beauty treatments, and unique wellness rituals. The facility’s staff pamper guests with precious, natural oils, fragrant essences, and high-quality active ingredients.
The Badegärten Spa features ten fully equipped treatment rooms, three of which can also be used for couples' massages.
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RV and Trailer Park
Right next to the Badegärten is a well-equipped RV and trailer park with 16 sites. The grounds
has power stations for each parking space,
a utility and waste disposal station, a restroom building with toilets, showers, a kitchenette, and a washer and dryer.
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Bath Gardens: A Winter Fairy Tale
The landscape around and within Eibenstock is at its most beautiful in winter. It’s only when the snow covers the houses and paths that you can truly appreciate the full beauty of the sauna complex at the Badegärten Eibenstock. Guests are immersed in a winter wonderland of crisp cold and the cozy warmth of the saunas.
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