“You could write a book about that!” How often have we heard that in recent years, or thought it ourselves? The story is based on operating concepts with exclusive wellness services and sophisticated infusion presentations in high-quality facilities. The presentation gives an insight into the operation of the four spas.

The importance of target group-oriented sauna concepts is explained using the example of Therme Wien and SILENT SPA. Insights are given into the conceptions of Europe’s largest city spa and the premium day spa “Silent Spa” in Austria.

The paper will describe significant differences in the sauna market before and after COVID 19, addressing questions such as, “To what extent is sauna bathing not just a trend, but also part of the culture? Why do so many young Japanese people now also go to the sauna?” A comparison is also drawn between sauna bathing in a private sauna facility to public sauna bathing in a local sauna bath, always in the context of japanese culture.

The presentation addresses the coming global trend to revitalize inner-city bathhouses. This could be a challenge for investors and municipalities. Health care could be brought closer to the people with bathhouses in inner city locations and be part of the transformation of inner cities.

How can sauna and bathing facilities still be operated in the future under the currently changed conditions of energy supply? Possibilities are shown to realize the sauna and bathing operation without the consumption of fossil resources and thus climate-neutral. Decentralized solutions are in the foreground.

Hans Dolman will introduce you to the concept of Quality Wellness Resorts. This includes the sustainable economy as well as the management of the employees. Various sustainable measures will be presented, with which the wellness resorts fulfill their social responsibility.

Economic efficiency and safety play an important role in the operation of public sauna facilities. Savings potentials are often not recognized and realized. In the case of saunas and steam baths, there are several opportunities. These possibilities of sustainable energy management will be shown in the lecture. The importance of uncomplicated maintenance will be pointed out.

A growing number of people is interested in low-carbon sauna technology. Moreover many places in the world have no access to electricity, gas and wood. A collaboration between Stuttgart University and the startup company Thermal Energy Storage Systems (THESS) have created world’s first solar sauna and develop concepts for commercializing this innovative technology. The presentation will explain the technical principles of the technology and discuss its potential for a carbon-free solar sauna world of the future.