Badhus – Terms of Use, Health & Safety

Health & Safety Notice

Use of the sauna, cold plunge pools and all bathing facilities involves exposure to extreme temperatures and carries inherent health risks.

Guests should not use these facilities if they:

  • Are pregnant

  • Have heart disease, hypertension, cardiovascular or circulatory conditions

  • Have respiratory conditions

  • Are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication affecting blood pressure or circulation

  • Feel unwell, dizzy, faint, or dehydrated

Cold water immersion may cause cold shock, rapid breathing, increased heart rate and blood pressure. Sauna use may lead to dehydration, overheating, dizziness or fainting.

Guests must exit immediately if they feel unwell and notify staff if assistance is required.

Guests with medical conditions should consult a physician before using sauna or cold immersion facilities.

Recommended Sauna & Cold Plunge Protocol

For safe use we recommend:

1. Sauna: up to 10–12 minutes

2. Cool down: at least 5 minutes outside the sauna

3. Shower

4. Cold plunge: 30 seconds – 2 minutes depending on tolerance

Beginners should start with shorter exposure times.

Guests should remain hydrated and listen to their body at all times.

Sauna Rules

All visitors must respect the Badhus sauna rules.

Visitors who do not respect the rules may be removed immediately without compensation.

The following behavior is not permitted:

  • Verbal or non-verbal disruptive behavior

  • Intimate physical contact

  • Sexual activity

  • Violence or harassment

  • Drug use

  • Behavior that damages the reputation or atmosphere of Badhus

Badhus reserves the right to refuse entry or remove guests who are:

  • Excessively intoxicated

  • Under the influence of drugs

  • Engaging in inappropriate or sexual behavior

Serious violations may result in removal from the premises and legal action.

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Liability

Use of the sauna, cold plunge pools, swimming areas and all facilities is entirely at the guest’s own risk.

Badhus is not liable for loss, theft or damage to personal belongings, including items stored in changing rooms.

Badhus is only liable for direct damages caused by intentional acts or deliberate recklessness by Badhus.

By using the facilities, guests acknowledge that sauna bathing and cold immersion involve inherent risks and accept personal responsibility for their participation.

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Guest Responsibility

Guests are personally liable for any damage they cause to:

  • Badhus property

  • Equipment

  • Facilities

  • Other guests or third parties

This includes damage resulting from:

  • Violation of house rules

  • Negligence

  • Improper use of facilities

Badhus reserves the right to recover all associated costs, including repairs, replacement, and additional cleaning, from the responsible guest.

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Bookings, Cancellations & Changes

Cancellation

If you cancel more than 48 hours before the start of your reservation, you will receive a full refund.

For cancellations between 48 and 24 hours before your booking, you will receive 50% of the paid amount back.

Changes

Bookings may be changed to another location, date or time up to 24 hours before the reservation, subject to availability.