Sauna with friends right in the middle of Schaffhausen's old town and on the Rhine
From May 5th to 9th 2027, the sauna world will meet for the fourth time in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
The preparations have begun – the pre-sale will start soon.
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May 4th – 9th, 2027:
An extended weekend
Saunaing and enjoying with friends.
In 2027, the Sauna Marathon will become an entire sauna weekend. It will take place over the weekend of Ascension Day (May 5-9, 2027) – with less stress, more time, and additional experiences surrounding the marathon.
Saturday, May 8, 2027: The Sauna Marathon
The core remains as you know it: The marathon itself takes place on Saturday. We are introducing fewer locations with more saunas per location – so that you can spend more time in the sauna and less time waiting in line. The number of tickets is limited.
Wednesday to Sunday: Additional events around the marathon
On Wednesday evening (May 5th), on the day of the parade (May 6th), on Friday (May 7th) and on Sunday (May 9th), you can look forward to a program to enjoy. For example, relaxed, multi-hour sessions in the Russian/Ukrainian bath and Latvian pirts, sociable fountain bathing, exclusive wine and beer tastings with matching sauna infusions, or the legendary warm-up party are planned.
The additional events are voluntary and do not count towards the evaluation of the Sauna Marathon.
Everything about the sauna marathon
WHAT? sauna marathon
Once a year, the sauna world comes together in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
Mobile saunas and hot water pools are set up in Schaffhausen for the sauna marathon. Historic old town fountains will be heated for bathing. The public indoor pools and saunas, hotel facilities and selected private facilities are also open.
Similar to an orienteering race, each team should visit as many locations as possible. Contrary to the name of the event, however, the sauna marathon is not about speed, but about socialising and enjoyment.
WHERE? Saunaing in the medieval old town and on the Rhine
The Sauna Marathon is also the perfect opportunity to visit and experience the beautiful city of Schaffhausen! The saunas and pools are set up in particularly beautiful locations such as the historic old town, on the picturesque Rhine riverbank and at the Schaffhausen landmark Munot.
WHO? Participate as a team, couple or single
The sauna marathon is most fun as a group. We therefore recommend taking part as a team. However, individual tickets are also available. It is possible to join a team until registration.
WHEN? May 4-9, 2027.
The next Sauna Marathon will take place on the weekend of 4-9 May 2027.
The main event – the Saunamarathon itself – will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2027.
On the remaining days of the extended roadshow weekend, optional additional events that do not count towards the evaluation will take place.
HOW? Procedure of the sauna marathon
At the start, each team receives a map with all the locations with saunas and pools, which can then be visited in any order from 10 am to 6 pm.
Thanks to numerous partnerships, the sauna marathon is also a culinary journey and participants can look forward to great infusions and ceremonies!
Review of the 2026 sauna marathon
Sauna collection
The perfect clothing for the sauna marathon? We produce high-quality bathrobes and sauna hats embroidered with the official Sauna Marathon logo.