Schwitzchaschtä — Natur-Sauna Buochs-Ennetbürgen

The «Schwitzchaschtä» is a converted construction trailer that the Tourismusverein Buochs-Ennetbürgen operates as a nature sauna. In winter it stands at the Strandbad Buochs-Ennetbürgen directly on the shore of Lake Lucerne, with a view across the water to the mountain panorama. In summer the wagon moves to the Rütenen in Beckenried.

The wagon is self-sufficient — no electricity, with a wood stove and a battery lamp. Whoever arrives first lights the fire; wood and kindling are provided, and the heating time of around 30 minutes is not charged. Cooling off is done not under a shower but in the lake: from the wagon it is only a few steps to the shore.

Bookings are exclusive to one’s own group and charged per hour rather than per person — so with six people it becomes good value. According to the operator, evenings and weekends are usually fully booked; in that case the smaller sister «Schwitzchäschtli» right next door is available for up to four people. A bath towel must be brought along; a bathrobe, bathing shoes and, in the evening, a torch are recommended.