Mixed nude European sauna experiences

[rudolfm]

@mirfulduki
The Kristall in B has all ages. Nobody will stare at you because of your age.

[laylak]

Originally Posted by mirfulduki

Hey all, back when I was much younger and living in Germany, I used to go to German saunas all the time. Since then I’ve only gone a few times (once on a business trip to Germany and two times while on vacation in the Netherlands). Now I’m much older and am curious if anyone thinks there’s an age where a guy just shouldn’t be in mixed saunas anymore. Honestly, I love going to them as they’re just relaxing as hell and the scenery isn’t bad either. I’m probably going back on vacation in the next year or two and if so I’d like to go to 1-2 saunas in Amsterdam or Germany (depending on where I go) but don’t want to be a creepy old dude in the saunas. For what it's worth, I try very hard not to gawk, stare, etc., but sometimes shit just happens. And I have seen women checking out guys before so it’s not just men doing the looking.

Thoughts? Would love to get the opinions of some of the women in this forum that have gone to mixed saunas in Europe before.

One last thing, I definitely don’t look my age (most people think I’m in my mid 50’s) and am in reasonably decent shape.

I think you're overthinking this a bit.

[Terrymc77]

Anyone been to The W in Oslo?
I was there last week and it was very enjoyable.
Beautiful weather, amazing inside and outside, great saunas, aufgas, lovely pool area and some very beautiful ladies.

[rudolfm]

I just read the W/Oslo homepage. They're clothing optional except on Tuesday. You may only use the swimwear they sell, a Speedo is $25. But you probably will rather be nude 🙂

[wellness]

Originally Posted by Terrymc77

Anyone been to The W in Oslo?
I was there last week and it was very enjoyable.
Beautiful weather, amazing inside and outside, great saunas, aufgas, lovely pool area and some very beautiful ladies.

ChristerChrister used to share stories from W, until he was accused of telling fantasies, but his stories were true. I think things are still the same as he describes them.

[GioG]

Originally Posted by mirfulduki

Now I’m much older and am curious if anyone thinks there’s an age where a guy just shouldn’t be in mixed saunas anymore.

One last thing, I definitely don’t look my age (most people think I’m in my mid 50’s) and am in reasonably decent shape.

Around here, men usually don't have an option. There is mixed saunas and women's saunas. There are very rarely men only saunas. And the one's I know have a rainbow sign in the logo. So relax, you won't stand out. There is always one or two older guys. And btw, there are usually one or two older ladies as well.

I was in the Sauna a few years back, when an older guy (70ish) started talking to a young woman (25-35ish). It was funny, because she used formal speak, adressing him with "Herr" and his family name and he was using first name. They cordially exchanged pleasantries and questions about the family of the woman. I though her former teacher.

She was totally relaxed, not covering anything when talking to him. He was laying on his back looking up towards her, sitting on a higher bench, leaning forward when talking to him.

PS: I loved her wellformed, realtively large/firm breasts.

[Muffley1207]

Originally Posted by laylak

I think you're overthinking this a bit.

Ha! I'll both agree and disagree. If you want to go, then go. You'll be fine and won't be treated poorly so long as you are polite and respectful. That said, please know the reality: than ANY single male, regardless of age, fitness, or politeness will be seen as creepy by some percentage of female sauna goers. That percentage will vary by the aforementioned characteristics but it is inevitable IMO. So, know that you"ll never please everyone and just live your life. That said, I do think bringing a female friend has significant benefits. So whenever possible 5hat would be my recommendation. But that should not stop you either. Enjoy

[translucent]

Originally Posted by Muffley1207

Ha! I'll both agree and disagree. If you want to go, then go. You'll be fine and won't be treated poorly so long as you are polite and respectful. That said, please know the reality: than ANY single male, regardless of age, fitness, or politeness will be seen as creepy by some percentage of female sauna goers. That percentage will vary by the aforementioned characteristics but it is inevitable IMO. So, know that you"ll never please everyone and just live your life. That said, I do think bringing a female friend has significant benefits. So whenever possible 5hat would be my recommendation. But that should not stop you either. Enjoy

I disagree here. I've been mostly solo to saunas and I've even had conversations there with women where they agree that it's practically impossible to find company to join sauna as a man. You are either a creep who wants to take a girl to a sauna to see her naked, or a gay man who wants to look at his mates.
I've never felt that I've been seen as a creep, I also really don't go the sauna to creep on women.

[GioG]

Originally Posted by translucent

I disagree here. I've been mostly solo to saunas and I've even had conversations there with women where they agree that it's practically impossible to find company to join sauna as a man. You are either a creep who wants to take a girl to a sauna to see her naked, or a gay man who wants to look at his mates.

Usually there are women only sauna rooms available in most wellness centers, public pools, gyms or wellness areas of hotels and there is usually one or two women only evening.
There is exactly one (1!) sauna I know that has a dedicated men only sauna cabin that is not afiliated with a rainbow flag, and I know of no sauna that has a men only evening.

When I am in the mixed are(the only area where men are allowed to go to) and I see single women or woman/woman friends I don't think they are here to expose themselves or they are here to look at dicks. I think they are here because the cabin is a bit larger and there is more cabins available in the mixed are than the solo women part of the wellness area.

[Gorba]

Originally Posted by Terrymc77

Anyone been to The W in Oslo?
I was there last week and it was very enjoyable.
Beautiful weather, amazing inside and outside, great saunas, aufgas, lovely pool area and some very beautiful ladies.

How is The W these days? How much there was nudity on your visit?

I haven't been there since 2019, so it would be interesting to hear more. From what I remember, the nudity was surprisingly good back then - considering Norwegians aren't that used to mixed nude spas. I remember that quite many of the women didn't cover that much in saunas and in some pools, and that was a pleasant surprise back then. Of course many wore swimming suits as much as they could, but then many didn't seem to mind the nudity at all.