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

Our sauna seats up to 16 people
We have 3 filtered and chilled cold plunges
We have 3 changing rooms available
Waterproof storage boxes for belongings
Seating areas around the site

We do not currently have toilet facilities within The Garden itself. 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

Limited pay-and-display parking is available on Eastvale Place. Please only park within the marked bays. Do not park directly in front of the SWG3 building or outside the designated spaces.

When Eastvale Place is full, additional on-street parking is available nearby, including on Sandyford Street, Kelvinhaugh Street, Teviot Street and Gilbert Street.

Other nearby pay-and-display options include:

• Riverside Museum car park
• Kelvin Hall car park

Most surrounding streets currently charge for parking Monday to Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm. Please plan ahead and check RingGo for current parking charges and restrictions, as these may change.

Allow plenty of time before your session to find a parking space and make your way to the venue.

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. There 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:

Arrive early and be ready for collection 5 minutes before your session.
Enter and exit the sauna with care.
No nudity. Wear clean swimwear only: no underwear, wetsuits, neoprene or outdoor clothing.
No footwear in the sauna.
No towel, no sauna. Keep your body and feet on your towel.
Rinse under the cold showers before plunging. No soap, shampoo or wash products.
Keep conversations quiet and respectful.
Respect others’ privacy and personal space. This is a phone-free zone.
Do not use personal essential oils in the sauna.
Remove hanging jewellery before entering to prevent burns.
Take heat and cold at your own pace. Cold plunges: maximum 3 minutes.
No alcohol or drugs.

Find more information on our Sauna Etiquette page.

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