The Art of Aufguss
The Art of Aufguss
A Guide to Experiencing the Ritual at Basin Glacial Waters
In the soft glow of our sauna, steam swirls like mist over a glacier. Aufguss—German for “infusion”—is more than heat. It’s a ceremony. Essential oils meet water, stones hiss, and a trained Aufguss Meister moves the air in deliberate waves. The temperature rises. Your senses sharpen.
Crafted with expertise.
Our Aufguss team trained under internationally recognized master Lasse Eriksen, whose philosophy blends precision with artistry. “It’s a dialogue between heat and breath,” he teaches. From the choice of oils to the exact flick of a towel, every movement is intentional—designed to deepen the sensory experience.
Your part in the ritual.
Prepare as you would for a journey. Hydrate well. Step into the sauna with quiet intention. Breathe deeply as the first infusion releases subtle notes—spruce, mint, or citrus—into the air. Notice how the heat expands, how your skin tingles. Stay present; the ceremony lasts only minutes, yet the effect lingers.
After the heat.
Move slowly from warmth to cold: step in to the ice-cold plunge pool, sweep crushed-ice across your skin, pause beneath the open sky and breathe the alpine air. Circulation quickens, mind clears. This contrast is the essence of thermotherapy—awakening the body’s natural rhythms.
When to join.
With session times throughout the day, each performance is unique, shaped by the day, the oils, and the artistry of our trained Meisters.
Reserve your BASIN experience.
Step into the ritual. Book your Basin visit and let the heat, the scent, and the silence guide you.