If you like a bit of bathhouse action, then the saunas of Europe and abroad are likely to figure high on your gay travel wish list.
While brushing up on our best gay sauna tips is a good starting point, there are some cultural differences between gay saunas in North America and those that you’ll find in Europe.
We’ve researched this subject and went crowdsourcing to see where users online love to go when traveling abroad or getting freaky outside the US of A.
Here are some of the bathhouse destinations you might want to include in your European itinerary, but first, here are some details on how we compiled our greatest hits.
First, How Does Sauna Gay Cruising Differ Internationally?
Sauna cruising in North America is similar to other parts of the world. However, while some argue that gay saunas are going away in many US states, the communal nature and the opportunity to fuck and hang at a sauna seems to be on the rise abroad.
The best example is a city like New York, a mecca of gay males and a haven for gay hookups, the first complaint many will have is that it’s a place that lacks a lot of gay bathhouses, with many males seeking these anonymous gay hookups at local gyms near them to scratch that horny itch!
Don’t get us wrong, a throbbing, sweaty cock in the local gym steam room is the perfect end to a hard bicep workout, but it differs from the general availability, visibility, and sometimes even cleanliness of these sex-only spots abroad.
Where Did We Find Our Hottest List of Gay Saunas to Visit in Europe for 2024?
After gathering the hottest gay gloryhole spots in the USA to fuck and suck in our last blog, we turned again to the knowledge of the Reddit community and the horny sluts of the internet for where to bang when visiting new places internationally and in Europe.
In r/gaybros, we were not disappointed and found a horny user just like us who asked the hive where they can find the hottest gay saunas, with many of the answers coming from places we didn’t think of but have added to our list when planning our next sex tourist vacations for 2024 and 2025; let’s get into it!
What are the best gay saunas in Europe, according to Reddit?
If you’re debating a trip to Germany, you’ll be happy to know many users suggested these various cities in Germany for the best gay sauna experience, including:
BOILER Sauna – Berlin, Germany
Der Boiler is a modern and cleverly designed men’s spa in Berlin featuring fantastic cubicles, saunas, steam rooms, massage rooms, and more.
It attracts men of all shapes and sizes from around the world. The best time to visit is during the week, with theme nights and discounts available. The spa is located in a courtyard off Mehringdamm Straße and is open 24 hours on weekdays.
Nudity is common, and there are cruising areas like the steam room maze, which is the most discussed feature by users on Reddit.
Stargayte Sauna – Leipzig, Germany
The Stargayte Sauna in Leipzig is a clean, well-kept gay sauna with a multi-level layout. The bar area is pleasant and offers hot and cold food. The wet area includes steam, a jacuzzi, and a sauna.
They have a special discount day for guys over 55 called ‘Daddies Day,’ a men-only event once a month. There are also days when women are welcome, but weekends are men only, and the facility is open 24 hours.
Vulkan Sauna – Hannover, Germany
Known as the first and largest gay sauna in Germany, it has traditional and tasteful decor and facilities, including saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzis, and TVs.
It is open daily, with weekends being the busiest time. It is located on the edge of the city center and is easily accessible via public transportation. It is a popular spot for all types of gay men.
PLUTO Sauna – Essen, Germany
PLUTO Sauna Essen is a popular gay sauna located centrally in Essen with over 1600 m² of space spread over three floors. Featuring lockers, showers, a bar and lounge, an indoor swimming pool, a Finnish sauna (pictured below), Hamam, a cruising labyrinth, glory holes and gay sex slings, you’re in for a treat and possibly several loads if you’re able to visit.
Bathhouse Babylon – Cologne, Germany
Badehause Babylon is a popular gay bathhouse in Cologne with a worldwide reputation. It offers sauna and wellness facilities and a large cruising area for guests to relax and enjoy.
Major amenities include a large outdoor pool in a Mediterranean-style inner yard where you can relax naked on the sun deck, a Finnish sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and a bar and lounge.
Sauna Nieuwezijds – Amsterdam, Netherlands
If you’ve read the report from our Certified Travelling Slut Phil, you might be feeling inspired to sample the delights of Sauna Nieuwezijds in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is a compact city, so you can get anywhere you need to go without much hassle – although the network of canals can sometimes make it difficult to get your bearings.
Amsterdam is relatively straightforward for visitors —it’s an international city that attracts visitors worldwide, and English is widely spoken.
Locals are direct and to the point. That can sometimes feel abrupt or cold—for example, the sauna staff may not seem particularly friendly—but they’re just being efficient.
Once you’ve found your locker and got naked, it’s a good idea to explore and get a feel for the layout of the bathhouse. As expected, this venue has cubicles, glory holes, and a dark room.
The wet areas include a jacuzzi, steam room, and communal showers.
Because of the city’s international nature, you can expect to encounter European and Middle Eastern men and plenty of local guys.
Macho Sauna – Brussels, Belgium
Multi-level sauna in Brussels with steam room, dry sauna, lockers, dark room, cabins, sun terrace, bar, labyrinth, oversized cabins, orgy room, lounge, designated smoke areas, and sex shop. Popular with tourists and locals. It is located near Grand Place.
It is open daily, with the best times on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Nudity is allowed and encouraged. The entrance is discreet; however, you should bring your own sandals.
SunCity – Paris, France
While the French bring plenty of attitude to everything they do, the SunCity bathhouse is surprisingly easy to navigate.
You’ll find SunCity on Boulevard de Sébastopol, which is in the gay neighbourhood of Le Marais.
The staff is generally fairly accommodating of tourists—if your French is a bit rusty, you can figure things out in English. At check-in, you’ll get a locker and a towel.
Known for its regular pool parties, SunCity has all the wet area facilities you’d expect and gay dark rooms.
There are no gay douching stations at SunCity, so make sure that you’re feeling clean and confident before you leave your hotel.
As well as all the play areas, the bathhouse has a bar and a lounge area. There’s also a gym area if you fancy some hot gay gym cruising.
KAISERBRÜNDL Herrensauna – Vienna, Austria
The Kaiserbruendl is a historic gay sauna with a Moorish theme featuring elaborate rooms on multiple levels; seriously, if you ever thought you wanted to see a landmark, architecturally beautiful sauna, this is the joint.
A few things to note from Squirt.org members: the entrance is not the central door but a smaller door on the right, and the cruisiest spots are the dark rooms, bar, and steam room. There are many stairs and steps, so be aware (unless you’re tripping onto a nice fat cock, then you’re welcome).
Gay Sauna Renos Relax – Zürich, Switzerland
With events for both men and women, but specific sauna amenities for men such as a Finnish sauna, a bio sauna and more, the sauna does not have a Jacuzzi but has a steam room and a small cold pool.
There are play areas and a bar, with a TV screen showing porn in the steam room. And yes, many of the door handles are thick, gold, cut erect dicks.
SweatBox Soho – London, England
A couple of the big bathhouses in London have closed in recent years, but SweatBox – centrally located in the gay neighbourhood of Soho – is still going strong.
While in-house massage therapists aren’t common in North American gay saunas, booking in for a massage is still a feature of a visit to a sauna in London.
Just because you’re in a sex-on-premises venue, however, doesn’t mean that your massage is going to come with a happy ending.
The local laws about sex work are a bit complicated, but if you want a proper erotic gay massage, then you’re better off booking that privately rather than through an establishment such as a bathhouse.
The check-in process at Sweatbox could be more straightforward. Because of some issues in the past, the venue has had to introduce strict drug-control policies; this means you must keep your phone in a lockbox behind reception, and you can’t return to your locker until you’re ready to leave.
The staff are generally pretty friendly and will explain all of this to you, but it still takes some getting your head around.
One of the features of Sweatbox is the large jacuzzi in the ground-floor bar area; this is a social area, so there’s no sex in the jacuzzi. The action happens downstairs, with a giant steam room and a maze of cubicles.
The gym at Sweatbox is pretty well equipped, and they offer regular naked workout sessions, which are fun.
Pleasuredrome – London, England
Pleasuredrome is a 24/7 sauna and spa for gay and bisexual men in London. It has state-of-the-art facilities and is a must-visit destination for gay men.
The cruisiest spot is upstairs, with lockers. The facility has a pool, steam rooms, saunas, private rooms, and a lounge/cafe bar. It is open 24/7, and the best times to visit are Friday evenings and Saturday nights.
The Greenhouse Sauna – Wednesbury, England
The Greenhouse is a friendly sauna with various facilities, including glory hole cubicles, a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, steam rooms, a sauna, and cinema rooms. There is a mixed crowd on Fridays, and The Greenhouse is open daily and has special events like TGirl Fridays and Bears Day. It is also Naked Day on Wednesdays.
The Pipeworks – Glasgow, Scotland
The Pipeworks is a three-floor spa and cruising venue for men aged 18 and older. Its facilities include a spa pool, steam room, sauna, sling rooms, cruising areas, darkroom, and more. Membership and guest entry options are available.
The Boilerhouse – Dublin, Ireland
The Boilerhouse in Dublin is a clean and welcoming bathhouse and sauna for men 18 and up, including bears and twinks.
It is in the city centre and is open 24 hours on weekends. Squirt.org members report the entrance fees are 24 euros for standard entry, with discounts for students and re-entry passes available.
Magnum Sauna – Budapest, Hungary
Budapest’s first gay sauna offers various amenities, including lockers, a TV, a workout room, massage services, a darkroom, a maze, glory holes, and sauna options. Discounts are available for those under 25 or with a Club Card.
The sauna is open daily at different hours. Check the website events and dress codes for said events, such as Bear Night or Underwear Day.
Sauna Paraíso – Madrid, Spain
Sauna Paraíso is Madrid’s most prominent gay sauna. It offers various amenities, including a Finnish Sauna, Turkish Baths, a heated pool, a dry sauna, private rooms, showers, Turkish baths, and a bondage area.
The sauna also offers daily massage services and is open 365 days a year. The entrance fee is €16.
The Cube Urban – Seville, Spain
A clean, modern sauna with enthusiastic visitor reviews; bring your ID on entry and explore all the various rooms, including the dark room upstairs.
Visitors note that the sauna is very stylish & modern, almost like a luxury day spa; however, not always busy or super sexy, as some reviews say this ends up being more social in space rather than a sucking and gay fucking bareback fest.
24 Kaikan – Shinjuku, Japan
24 Kaikan is a popular spot in Shinjuku. It has seven floors of fun for all types of Japanese guys, especially those in their late 20s and older. It is located near Shinjuku Gyoenmae station on the Marunouchi Metro line.
Do you have any favorite European bathhouses that should have been included in our list? Comment below and share your expertise and experiences with the world!
There’s nowhere like the Kaiserbrundl in Vienna. I call it the Neuschwantein of saunas. It’s a 19th century three floor maze in Moorish style, a phantasmagoria of colonnades, arches, finials, stairs, cabins, erotic murals – and hot European men.
It looks absolutely stunning.
I reccomend H2O in Benidorm, Valencia Spain.
Also in Spain Cleopatras in Barcelona.
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