Amberwave Sauna

A sauna in the garden of SWG3, an arts and events venue

Cold plunge

Amberwave Sauna Glasgow interior with the wood-panelled bench and stove

Images credit: Amberwave Sauna

At a glance

Water Cold plunge

Sessions Social sessions and private hire

Parking Pay-and-display nearby (on-street, Riverside Museum, Kelvin Hall)

Changing Onsite changing

Toilets Toilets available in the main SWG3 building

Booking Book online

Access Met by host outside reception, led into the garden

Arrival Via the M8 or Argyle Street, in Glasgow's West End

About this sauna

Amberwave Sauna Glasgow sits in the community garden at SWG3, a converted industrial venue in Finnieston known for live music, events and artist studios. Sessions are rooted in the German Aufguss tradition, using steam, heat and sound.

What to expect

Sauna and cold plunge, set within SWG3's community garden
Social sessions for up to 12 people
Choice of a standard session or one including guided Aufguss
Met by a host outside the main reception before being guided into the garden
Waterproof storage boxes provided for belongings

Additional experiences and sessions

Signature Aufguss Experience, a 2 hour guided session across 5 rounds
Private hire available
Wellbeing and community events hosted on site

Plan your visit

Booking Book online Getting there Access to the site is controlled, so guests are asked not to wander the venue. A host meets guests outside the main reception, next to the pink lamp post, 5 minutes before the session starts, and guides the group into the garden. Please arrive on time, late arrivals may need to wait until the host returns. Guests are encouraged to travel by public transport or bike where possible; nearby pay-and-display parking includes on-street parking, Riverside Museum car park, and Kelvin Hall car park Facilities 3 changing rooms with benches, waterproof storage boxes for belongings Toilets None within the garden itself. For emergencies, toilets are available in the main SWG3 building, and guests must be fully dressed to access them What to bring

Swimwear
Two towels (one for sitting on, one for drying off)
Flip flops or sandals
Warm layers for afterwards
Water bottle
Changing robe or loose layers for getting changed outdoors

Accredited by the British Sauna Society

Location

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What’s nearby

Finnieston has a well-known food scene within walking distance, including Ox and Finch and Kelvingrove Café for something more substantial. The Riverside Museum and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, both free to enter, are a short walk away, along the banks of the Clyde and Kelvin respectively.