4 sauna sessions with no waiting list: Take a break from your daily routine and recharge your energy

Posted: 1. august 2026Reading time: 4 min.

Saunas in Copenhagen are in high demand, but don’t worry. We’ve put together a list of four sauna experiences that don’t require a membership or access to private clubs, all of which are easily accessible by the Metro.

What is a sauna gus?
A sauna gus is a guided sauna experience in which a gus master pours water infused with essential oils onto the hot stones and spreads the steam throughout the sauna using a towel. This creates an intense heat experience that combines relaxation, well-being, and sensory stimulation.

Sauna85

Experience an authentic sauna session at Sauna85, located in a cozy garden on Amager—close to the Metro station at Amagerbro. Here you’ll find a sauna, cold outdoor showers, and a cold-water plunge pool, so you can enjoy a complete sauna experience.

At Sauna85, a sauna session lasts about 75 minutes and typically consists of three rounds with breaks in between. The experience invites you to relax and let your mind unwind.

You don’t need a membership; you can book individual sauna sessions directly.

Winter Island

At Winter Island — near Copenhagen Central Station — a unique sauna experience awaits. The saunas float on the water, so you can feel the waves rocking beneath you and enjoy the view of the water through the large panoramic windows.

If you need to cool off during breaks, unfortunately you can’t jump into the harbor, but Winter Island has both cold-water showers and buckets for those refreshing splashes.

You don’t need to be a member; you’re free to book one of the many different sauna experiences, such as Calm, Flow, or Welcome.

Calma

If you take the Metro to København Syd, it’s just a short walk to Calma, which offers ice baths and sauna rituals.

At Calma, you don’t need to be a member; you can book two different steam room experiences: the 80-minute Relax Experience with three atmospheric steam sessions, or the 120-minute Full Calma Experience with four steam sessions, extra-exclusive essential oils, a face mask, and refreshments throughout.

The Sauna House in DGI-byen

If you want your next sauna session to be easy and hassle-free, hop on the Metro to Copenhagen Central Station and pop into the DGI-byen sauna house in the heart of Vesterbro.

In the architect-designed sauna house, you can enjoy sensory details such as massage stones, aromatic herbs, and cold showers, while skilled sauna masters create a unique atmosphere with scents, relaxation, renewed energy, and inner peace.

Choose from 40-, 60-, or 80-minute shower experiences—and book directly without a membership.

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