Frankfurt’s gay scene is sweating and panting these days. Temperatures are rising – especially in the city’s three popular gay saunas. While the competition sleeps in Cologne, Berlin and Hamburg, Frankfurt has established itself as an insider tip for all sauna fans.
Whether purist and restrained or wild and crazy: the gay saunas in the banking metropolis have something to offer for every taste. Whether for relaxation, as a fitness temple or simply for unbridled fun – there’s no room for boredom here.
We take a look behind the sweaty scenes of Frankfurt’s gay saunas for you: from insider tips for the scene to a cult institution.
Relaxation & fun: Saunawerk Frankfurt
If you’re looking for a place to relax and socialize in Frankfurt, Saunawerk is the place for you. The gay sauna at Eschersheimer Landstraße 88 impresses with a wide range of offers that leave nothing to be desired. On approx. 400 square meters you will find everything your heart desires.
Admission costs 25 euros during the week and 26 euros at weekends and on public holidays for a 10-hour stay. Discounts are available for visitors under 25 (14 euros) and on Wednesdays for guests over 40 (19 euros).
Tired limbs can be refreshed in the 11 meter long swimming pool with whirlpool. The spacious Finnish sauna provides warmth from within while sweating. The outdoor terrace invites you to cool off. The Turkish hammam boasts pleasant temperatures and a view of the starry sky. If you like it even hotter, treat yourself to a session in the 90-degree Finnish sauna.
There are also numerous relaxation rooms and an adjoining fitness studio. After sweating, the air-conditioned bar with snacks as well as the darkroom and dark relaxation areas are tempting. Regular events provide variety – from bubble baths and nude parties to a special bear sauna, everything is on offer.
Visitors praise the “great facilities” and the “super friendly staff”. They rave about the “absolute cleanliness” and feel completely at ease. There was only isolated criticism of the requirement to wear bathing shoes. Overall, however, the positive comments clearly outweigh the negative ones.
Friendly and attentive staff ensure that every visitor feels welcome. With this all-round offer for body and soul, the Saunawerk, which is known far beyond Frankfurt, is a must for every sauna fan. It perfectly combines wellness and conviviality to create a relaxing overall experience in a class of its own.
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More InformationOasis of relaxation: the Amsterdam Sauna
In an exclusive location in the quiet district of Sachsenhausen is an insider tip for those seeking relaxation – the Amsterdam Sauna. For over 50 years, the sauna has stood for high standards and a cozy atmosphere far away from the hustle and bustle and noise.
The sauna is open daily except Mondays from 13:30 to 23:00. The regular entrance fee is 19 euros. A reduced price of 11 euros applies for visitors under the age of 25. Students also receive a discount.
The Crusing sauna is located in a spacious old town building with an idyllic inner courtyard. Visitors can choose between different saunas and steam baths in the basement. After sweating it out, take a cooling dip in the pool or relax on a sun lounger in the garden.
If you need a break, take a break in the in-house restaurant. Guests can relax with selected food and drinks. The restaurant is also open to external visitors. Exhausted sauna-goers can find the relaxation they need in the comfortable relaxation rooms.
In terms of cleanliness, quality and service, the sauna is consistently rated positively. Visitors attest to a “stylish ambience”, a “relaxed atmosphere” and “friendly and courteous staff”. The spacious whirlpool in the basement is a particular highlight.
With its elegant furnishings and well-groomed, older clientele, the Amsterdam Sauna stands out pleasantly from its pulsating competitors. It is an oasis for those seeking peace and quiet in Frankfurt’s lively and trendy Sachsenhausen district.
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More InformationWellness and eroticism: the Metropol Sauna in Frankfurt
The Metropol Sauna in the heart of Frankfurt is one of the city’s best-known addresses. Conveniently located at the Konstablerwache in the city center, the spacious sauna area is open daily from 12 noon to 7 a.m., and even continuously at weekends. Admission costs 25 euros.
In addition to a Finnish sauna, a spacious steam bath and various relaxation areas, there is also a solarium and a restaurant. The centerpiece is the spacious bar, where guests can relax and chat over selected drinks and snacks.
In addition to beers and wines, the menu also offers freshly squeezed orange juice, vitamin-rich juices and light meals. The emphasis is on freshness, organic quality and regionality. Despite the occasional rush, the motivated staff always serve professionally and with a smile.
In darkened wings, guests will find plenty of privacy for private moments. Although some criticize the sometimes small number of visitors, the operators counter this with many events and a good price-performance ratio.
Once a month, the Metropol Sauna is transformed into a wild nudist party location. Every first Friday from 7 p.m., things get crazy when star DJ Sascha aka DJ Flittchen plays and the who’s who of Frankfurt’s gay scene streams through the doors.
The motto “Naked and Free” is written in capital letters. The party is informal and without a lot of clothes on, dancing and flirting until the early hours of the morning. Hits and hits from the charts alternate with Mallorca sounds and rhythmic beats.
From 10 p.m., the infamous foam comes into play, raining down in torrents from the jets onto the already heated bodies and bringing the atmosphere to boiling point. Whether young or experienced, trained or chubby, single or taken – the “Naked and Free” event unites the most diverse types into one big gay party community. Be there when the Metropol Sauna once again becomes the hotspot of the Frankfurt party scene!
Whether it’s sauna sessions, chatting at the bar or cruising – the Metropol Sauna is an institution for every taste. Even if the big crowds don’t show up, there’s certainly no chance of boredom here.
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More InformationFrankfurt as a gay sauna paradise
The Main metropolis of Frankfurt has blossomed into a gay sauna stronghold in recent years. The three established addresses Saunawerk, Amsterdam Sauna and Metropol Sauna offer everything the gay heart desires.
The Saunawerk scores with its wellness factor, the Amsterdam Sauna with its dignified ambience and the Metropol Sauna with its party flair. All three sweat temples have their own individual strengths and are pleasantly different from one another. Together, they offer a wide range of options for every taste.
Whether you are looking for relaxation, walks, flirting, events or simply unbridled fun – Frankfurt has the right gay sauna for everyone. Even during the week or in the early hours of the morning, there’s never a dull moment in the city’s saunas.
With this comprehensive portfolio, Frankfurt doesn’t have to hide behind other major cities like Berlin or Cologne – on the contrary. The Main saunas are increasingly making a name for themselves as an insider tip for all sauna fans who appreciate variety and tolerance. Frankfurt has finally made a name for itself as a gay sauna paradise that is second to none. If you fancy delicious drinks and an exuberant atmosphere instead, then simply visit one of the gay bars in Frankfurt.