Highlights
What would a sauna be without infusions and ceremonies? Of course, these are a must at the Sauna Marathon! Thanks to numerous partnerships, the sauna marathon also promises a culinary journey: A freshly tapped Schaffhausen beer is just as much a part of it as a glass of Schaffhausen Pinot Noir, a mulled wine and sausage cooked on the sauna stove by the Finnish Sauna Association.
Rhysauna with sauna yurt, barrel sauna, pine sauna, relaxation yurt and bistro yurt
Rhysauna
The Rhysauna is the cradle of the Schaffhausen sauna marathon. This is where we are at home. Here, sauna culture is celebrated with just as much passion by the many volunteer members. Founded in 2019, the association already has over 280 members and runs the Rhysauna in the Rhybadi during the winter months.
The Rhysauna's great offers will of course also be available during the sauna marathon, so participants can look forward to both relaxation and party infusions with music. Salt peelings are also on the programme.
Schaffhausen Pinot Noir
Since the winegrowers and winegrowers of Schaffhausen adopted a consistent quality strategy over 20 years ago, the winegrowing canton of Schaffhausen has been in top form. With a great deal of passion and in harmony with nature, fabulous white and red wines are produced here in a density never previously thought possible - fresh, quaffable aperitif wines, but also powerful, harmonious accompaniments to food. Pinot Noir plays the leading role. Two out of three vines bear Pinot Noir grapes. It is complemented by countless other grape varieties such as Riesling-Silvaner, Chardonnay and Merlot.
At the Schaffhauser Saunamarathon, the wines can be tasted at the Visitor Centre of Schaffhauserland Tourismus on Vordergasse. One glass per participant will be offered. Cheers!
A good glass of Schaffhausen wine is also a must at the sauna marathon!
Peter Tschannen from the Finnish club cooking in front of their sauna
Sausages from the sauna stove at the Finnish club
There is also a section of the Friends of Finland Association in Schaffhausen. The association was founded after the Second World War, when the Swiss offered help to the Finns. Today, the association promotes mutual friendship and cultural exchange.
And that's what we do at the Sauna Marathon: the Friends of Finland have their own sauna in the Rhybadi during the winter months. And everyone is welcome there when sausages are cooked on the sauna stove. The Finns cook the sausages with beer in so-called «Makkarapussi» (Finnish for sausage bag) directly on the sauna stove. Finnish beer is served with it! Kippis!
Social Löyly with the Saunah association
«Saunah - the Association, that makes everyone sweat» is how the association based in Brütten (ZH) describes itself. The more than 30 members can regularly enjoy the authentic Finnish sauna with a wood-burning stove and a löyly (infusion), with great conversations in the sauna and sometimes with a beer in their hand while sweating.
The Saunah association will also be present at the sauna marathon and will be bringing along its three mobile saunas, a hot water pool and a tent sauna. The glazed sauna «Lasi» (Finnish for glass) and the «Puola» with wood from Poland are real eye-catchers. We look forward to spending some convivial hours here.
The glazed sauna «Lasi» with pool of the Saunah association
The new therapy pool of the Rheumaliga invites you to bathe at 33°C.
Relax in the Rheumaliga therapy pool
It was only opened two years ago: The new Rheumatism league therapy pool in the steel foundry. It is the only hot water bath with a continuous temperature of 33 °C. The bath is run by the «Schaff wass» foundation. The bath was largely financed by donations. Although the bath has already been completed and is in operation, the foundation is dependent on donations for sustainable financing of the bath.
The hot water bath is accessible to participants of the sauna marathon.
Variety in the KSS Wellness Park
The KSS Leisure park is the largest leisure centre in the town of Schaffhausen with an indoor pool and a sauna («Aisuma» wellness park). The wellness park includes a Finnish sauna (85°C), a bio sauna (55°C), a log cabin sauna in the garden (91°C), a barrel sauna (70°C), a relaxation room and a sound and light room. Midnight saunas« are organised regularly in the wellness park.
The wellness park is open for participants in the sauna marathon.
There is also a heated outdoor pool at the KSS, which can be used during the sauna marathon.
City wellness at the Hotel Kronenhof. Wellness in the heart of the old town.
Raclette and City Wellness at the Hotel Kronenhof
The Kronenhof in Schaffhausen's old town is a traditional hotel with the largest hotel wellness centre («City Wellness») and a popular restaurant with home-style cooking. The City Wellness with an area of 200m2 offers a Finnish sauna, a sanarium, an aroma steam bath, a Kneipp and outdoor area and a relaxation and reading room.
The Hotel Kronenhof is a hospitality partner of the sauna marathon and also offers combined packages with overnight stays. The sauna marathon package will be available from mid-September.
During the sauna marathon, the Kronenhof restaurant offers a delicious raclette.
Tent romance
Alpine sauna, Lukas, Daniel and Philemon - three mates who not only share a passion for the mountains, but also a love of saunas. For once, the alpine sauna tents will not be enjoyed on the mountain peaks, but at the Schaffhausen Sauna Marathon. An unforgettable experience.
Tent from Alpine Sauna