Event Sauna
Communal Finnish heat and the theatre of aufguss — sweat as a shared ritual.
The Room
In Europe, the sauna is rarely a solo pursuit. The Event Sauna takes communal sweating further: Sauna Masters perform the aufguss — artfully swirling towels that push warm, aromatic bursts of heat around the room, with essential oils and music curated for the moment.
Invisible clouds of heat roll toward you; the senses wake.
Swirling towels, essential oils and music — the sauna as performance.
The Details
- Temperature: 160–194°F
- Humidity: ~10% (dry Finnish heat)
- The ritual: Aufguss, performed by World Spa’s Sauna Masters
- Best for: The communal, theatrical sweat
- Access: Included with any World Spa day pass
- Location: 1571 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230
How to Use the Event Sauna
Arrive a few minutes before an aufguss so you can settle in. Sit through the ritual, then cool down with a shower and the snow room or cold plunge, and hydrate well.
Why Guests Return
- Circulation — dry, high heat gets the blood moving.
- Stress relief — the ritual pulls your attention out of the day.
- Sleep — many guests rest better afterward.
- Muscle relief — soothes tired muscles.
- Skin — opens and cleanses the pores.
- Shared ritual — the most social room in the spa.
Event Sauna, Answered
What is aufguss?
A sauna ritual in which a Sauna Master swirls towels to push waves of aromatic heat through the room, with essential oils and music.
How hot is the Event Sauna?
160–194°F and very dry — around 10% humidity.
Is it included with admission?
Yes — included with any World Spa day pass.
Keep Exploring
Related rooms: Aroma Sauna · Clay & Hay Sauna · Snow Room.
All 16 rooms: World Spa spa rooms.
