Saunagus is a wellness experience that is becoming increasingly popular in Denmark. While the gus guests sit in the sauna, a gus master guides them through the relaxing experience. She pours essential oils and water onto the hot sauna stones and the temperature rises in the sauna. 

The shower master waves a towel or fan to spread the heat and aromas around, giving each participant a more intense and pleasant experience. 

A saunagus usually consists of three rounds of gus, between which you can cool your body in cold water. 

Saunas are said to help relax muscles, improve blood circulation and reduce stress.

Find times and book for Open saunagus on this page.

You can also book a private saunagus event here. 

Find the current prices for boats individual saunagus and 10-tour cliff passes here.

Find prices for private saunagus events here.  

We have a maximum of eight participants in our barrel sauna per saunagus, which makes for a more intimate and cosy experience than you can get at most other saunagus locations. 

We take care of the entire "saunagus journey" from your preparation for the gus experience until the end with complimentary juices, teas and electrolytes to restore fluid balance. 

Read more in the article This is how saunagus works at Surf Agency.

Sauna gus can be a welcome break in a busy day. The gus allows you to simply focus on your body and breathing in silence. The subsequent cooling down provides a wonderfully refreshing sensation. Gus enthusiasts experience a great sense of well-being and relaxation in the body after a sauna shower.

Much research suggests that cold baths and saunas can help prevent illness and generally relax the body and reduce stress. Among other things, it is mentioned in a research study in the professional magazine The Nurse. 

Saunagus is all about wellbeing, so it shouldn't be uncomfortable for any participant. It's always okay to leave the sauna if you get too hot and your body needs a break. 

Focusing on deep breathing can help you stay warmer for longer and get the most out of the gusher.

We use a range of natural essential oils with different scents, such as orange, cedarwood and lavender. It is up to the shower master which three different oils are used on the three showers that make up a saunagus event. All the oils are approved for food use. We also use menthol crystals from time to time, which gives a very fresh and cleansing sensation. 

Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that contain the natural, fragrant substances of plants, flowers or trees. They are typically extracted through steam distillation or cold pressing. Each oil has its own scent and properties - for example, lavender can be relaxing and peppermint invigorating. They are used in everything from aromatherapy and massage to skincare and sauna, and can provide both physical and mental wellbeing.

Essential oils add an extra dimension to the gus experience.

When the essential oils are mixed with water and poured onto the hot stones in the sauna, the scent and vapours are released. This affects the senses and can create a calming or revitalising feeling depending on the oil. Some essential oils, such as eucalyptus and tea tree, can help open the airways. Many essential oils also have skin conditioning properties.

Saunas can affect hydration because you sweat a lot during the heat and your body loses water and minerals like sodium and potassium.
It is therefore important to stay properly hydrated after a sauna session. Drink water, juice or even electrolytes to maintain a good fluid balance after your sauna session - also during the cool-down breaks between each session.

When the heat in the sauna rises, it can provoke a strong reaction in the body. Deep, calm breathing can calm the body while it gets used to the heat. The shower master can advise and guide you in this.
If you still feel your body is under too much pressure, you are welcome to leave the sauna and take a cold dip or shower.
As you try saunagus more times, you may experience a greater tolerance to the heat.

For a sauna shower, the shower master makes sure the sauna is ready and decides which essential oils to use on the shower. After pouring the oil and water onto the sauna stones, the gus master distributes the heat in the sauna by waving a towel or a large fan. Along the way, she can guide participants on the scent and effects of the oils, as well as how to control their breathing to maximise the benefits of the shower.

The sauna shower is a time for calm and contemplation. Therefore, participants are quiet during the shower while the shower master only briefly explains the essential oils used for the sauna shower and may guide breathing as the heat rises. 

If you want the shower master to apply extra heat to your body, raise your arms and place them behind your neck. If you don't want more heat, bring your hands up in front of your face. 

During the breaks between gus, where you cool your body in cold water, you can chat with your gus mates. 

In most places you wear a swimsuit.

• There are only eight participants per saunagus, so you get an intimate and personalised experience
• You can change indoors in the heat
• You get tea, juice, water and electrolytes to keep you well hydrated after your sauna session. 
• Soak in our cold water tub or shower with the whirlpool
• Experience our famous surfer hospitality in our surf and wellness oasis
• Get an urban wellness experience in the centre of Aarhus