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Originally Posted by QuietVoyeur
I'm a young guy planning a solo trip to Berlin in early 2026 since I've never been to any sauna before and these nude ones are something I've always wanted to explore. Coming from the UK I find the idea mind-blowing and wish it was part of our culture.
I was wondering if anyone can tell me if the changing rooms and showers at the kristalltherme ludwigsfelde are mixed or same sex? I'd like to get the whole nudist experience of changing and showering with women. On that note I know you should cover with a towel if you get an erection but is this also true in the shower? I almost always get an erection when I'm showering alone just because I'm washing down there and it's nothing sexual. So what am I supposed to do in that situation? Stop showering and cover up? Turn away from everyone and continue? Ignore it?
I'm also not sure on the etiquette of talking to strangers, where/when is the best time to try to start a conversation? Is it better to approach locals or other tourists? I am quite shy so I want to pick the place/time people would be most receptive to chatting.
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At K the changing rooms are mixed, but there are also small cubes that some use for changing. There are no assigned lockers, so you can choose a locker in any area you like. The pre-sauna showers are single gender rooms. The showers by the saunas are open (e.g. shower after aufguss). It seems mostly people stay to themselves and I think conversations are difficult. Maybe the cafe is the best option. I guess depends on your personality.
The mix of people will depend on day of week and time of day. Rudolphm can provide the best info on this.