Sauna & Cold Plunge Recovery During the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
HEAT. PLUNGE. RECOVER.
AMBERWAVE SAUNA provides sauna, cold plunge and contrast therapy recovery sessions for athletes, team members and Games staff during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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Located in the Garden at SWG3, our outdoor recovery space offers a calm place to recover, reset and recharge through wood-fired sauna heat, cold water immersion and rest.
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Sessions are exclusively available to athletes, their teams and Games staff who have authorised access to the Games space at SWG3. You must already have permission to enter the venue to book and attend.
Sauna and Cold Plunge Recovery Sessions
During the Games, we offer:
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Shared community sauna and cold plunge sessions
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Guided Aufguss recovery sessions
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Private sauna hire for teams and groups on request
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Guided Aufguss is a traditional German sauna ritual combining heat, steam, pure essential oils, towel techniques and a curated soundtrack, with time to cool down, plunge and rest between rounds.
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Full session details, availability and the dedicated Games booking link will be provided when you contact us.
Request the Dedicated Games Booking Link
Please note that bookings are only available to athletes, team members and Games staff who have authorised access to the Games space at SWG3.
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For private team bookings, please include your preferred date, time and group size.
Sauna and Cold Plunge Facilities at SWG3
Our recovery space in the heart of Glasgow's West End includes:
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A purpose-built wood-fired sauna
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Three temperature-controlled, filtered cold plunge pools
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Outdoor cold showers (no soap, only water)
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Three private changing cubicles
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Outdoor seating and relaxation space
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Tap water and herbal tea
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Friendly, experienced sauna hosts
