RhySauna Schaffhuuse — Saunadörfli in der Rhybadi

RhySauna is located in the Rhybadi, the wooden box-style bath that has projected into the Rhine below the Munot since 1870 and is listed as a cultural asset of regional significance. While the river baths rest in winter, the RhySauna Verein Schaffhuuse sets up a «Saunadörfli» (little sauna village) of yurts and barrel saunas on them. The non-profit association was founded in March 2019, planned and built the facility on a voluntary basis and now has over 300 members.

Saunas are enjoyed the Finnish way: conversation and a drink in the sauna are explicitly welcome — RhySauna is not a classic quiet sauna. Trained volunteer sauna masters lead Aufguss sessions ranging from aroma infusions to smoke ceremonies and singing bowls through to banya rituals. Cooling off takes place in the Rhine: one pool of the Rhybadi stays open for swimming, and there are also warm outdoor showers.

The bistro yurt serves drinks, soups as well as pizza and pasta in cooperation with Ristorante Romana. Themed evenings are regularly on the programme — such as Ayurveda with massages and dinner, breathwork or herb weekends — and the offers in the massage tent change. The association does not take reservations; the website shows live how many places are available.