Plan your visit

Everything you need to know before your session at AMBERWAVE SAUNA

Finding us

AMBERWAVE SAUNA is located in The Garden at SWG3 in Finnieston, Glasgow.

Access to the site is controlled, so please do not wander around the venue. A sauna host will meet guests outside the main reception, next to the pink lamp post, 5 minutes before the session start time, and guide the group into the garden.

Please arrive on time. Late arrivals may need to wait until the host returns after inducting the group.

Meeting Point

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Accessibility

Access to The Garden is through the main SWG3 building, where there is lift access into the garden area.
The site pathways are gravel. Where there are steps on site, hand railings are provided, although steps can generally be avoided via alternative routes.
The sauna has steps with a handrail leading into it, along with a handle beside the door for additional support when entering and exiting.
Our cold plunges are large iron bath-style tubs. Guests can hold onto the sides for support when stepping in and out.
Our outdoor cold shower has a support structure to hold onto, along with a slate platform to step onto beneath the shower.
Our changing rooms are fitted with benches.
Stools are available on site if needed.
There are benches and seats positioned around the site for resting and cooling down between rounds. If you would like to move a chair to better support your comfort or access needs, please feel free to do so yourself or ask a member of staff for assistance.

If you have any access requirements or questions ahead of your visit, please get in touch and we will do our best to support you.

What to Bring

Please bring:

Swimwear
Two towels:
- One to sit on in the sauna
- One to dry off with afterwards
Water to stay hydrated
Comfortable slip-on footwear such as flip flops or Crocs to wear around the site
Warm layers for after your session

Please note: no towel, no sauna.

Refreshments are available to purchase on site (card only).

Facilities

We have 3 changing rooms available
Waterproof storage boxes for belongings
Seating areas around the site
Chilled cold plunges

We do not currently have toilet facilities within The Garden itself. For emergencies, toilets are available in the main SWG3 building. Guests must be fully dressed to access these facilities, and a member of staff can accompany you if needed.

Getting Here

We encourage guests to travel by public transport or bike where possible.

Nearby Parking

Pay-and-display parking options nearby include:

On-street parking
Riverside Museum car park
Kelvin Hall car park

During Your Session

You are encouraged to move between the sauna, cold plunges and rest areas at your own pace.

Please listen to your body and take breaks whenever needed. You are free to leave the sauna at any time.

For sauna bathing, we generally recommend staying in the heat for between 5–15 minutes at a time, with a maximum of 20 minutes per round.

Aufguss Sessions

Some sessions include Aufguss – a guided sauna ritual led by a Sauna Master using water, ice and pure essential oils on the hot stones.

The aromatic steam is circulated through the sauna while the heat gradually builds across multiple rounds. TThere is time between each round to cool down, rest and use the cold plunges. he Sauna Master may use sound and music during the session.

If you have allergies, sensory sensitivities or specific concerns, please contact us before booking.

Sauna Etiquette

To help create a calm, comfortable and respectful environment for everyone, please follow our sauna guidelines:

Enter and exit the sauna with care
Remove footwear before entering the sauna
Sit on a towel at all times
Shower and rinse before using the cold plunges
Keep conversations quiet and respectful
Be mindful of other guests’ space and experience
Do not use personal essential oils in the sauna
Remove hanging jewellery to prevent burns
Swimwear must be worn at all times

Health & Safety

Sauna and cold water exposure can be physically intense.

Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Please speak to a healthcare professional before attending if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions, including heart conditions, low or high blood pressure, respiratory conditions or epilepsy. Please also refer to our Terms & Conditions before your visit.

Questions Before Your Visit?

If you have any questions ahead of your session, please contact us: hello@amberwavesauna.com