November 2021 Update: Sadly, American and most foreign tourists cannot visit Boiler right now…read more Boiler is back to only accepting the EU digital pass. So only those vaccinated in the EU (or in countries who've joined the EU COVID pass system) can enter the club. This regulation is silly, because tourists must be fully vaccinated to travel to Germany. German goverment border authorities and all hotels accept foreign proof of vaccination, so it's strange that Boiler and some other places (like Lab.oratory) won't. If you ever do get to visit, this place is clean, sharp, and fun, one of the best gay bathhouses in the world, if not the best. Boiler puts our outdated, dusty, clunky, overpriced American bathhouses and sex clubs to shame. Whole setup is savvy, smart, and full of nice touches, starting with the digital watches that lock and unlock lockers. The hygiene/douching stations are brilliant. And you don't have to pay for rooms (cabins), just use them as needed. Just like any gay space, sometimes the guys are friendly, sometimes standoffish. Going alone can be intimidating if you're shy or very insecure about rejection. And you will face rejection more often than not at Boiler, as in most gay spaces, unless you check all the Sean Cody / Bel Ami model boxes: young-looking, white features, and fitness body. So consider bringing a friend or two as an emotional safe space. The lukewarm whirlpool is the only complaint, besides the current COVID rules barring most foreign guests. Would be 5 of 5 stars if they had a true hottub. ********* Update vom November 2021: Leider können amerikanische und die meisten ausländischen Touristen Boiler derzeit nicht besuchen. Boiler akzeptiert wieder nur den EU-Digitalpass. Daher können nur diejenigen in den Club eintreten, die in der EU (oder in Ländern, die dem EU-COVID-Pass-System beigetreten sind) geimpft sind. Diese Regelung ist albern, denn Touristen müssen vollständig geimpft sein, um nach Deutschland zu reisen. Die deutschen Grenzbehörden und alle Hotels akzeptieren ausländische Impfnachweise, daher ist es seltsam, dass Boiler und einige andere Orte (wie Lab.oratory) dies nicht tun. Wenn Sie jemals zu Besuch kommen, ist dieser Ort sauber, scharf und lustig, eines der besten schwulen Badehäuser der Welt, wenn nicht sogar das beste. Boiler beschämt unsere veralteten, staubigen, klobigen, überteuerten amerikanischen Badehäuser und Sexclubs. Das gesamte Setup ist versiert, intelligent und voller netter Details, angefangen bei den Digitaluhren, die Schließfächer ver- und entriegeln. Die Hygiene-/Spülstationen sind genial. Und Sie müssen keine Zimmer (Kabinen) bezahlen, sondern nutzen sie einfach nach Bedarf. Wie in jedem schwulen Raum sind die Jungs manchmal freundlich, manchmal distanziert. Alleine zu gehen kann einschüchternd sein, wenn du schüchtern oder sehr unsicher wegen Ablehnung bist. Und Sie werden bei Boiler, wie in den meisten schwulen Räumen, häufiger auf Ablehnung stoßen, es sei denn, Sie überprüfen alle Kästchen von Sean Cody / Bel Ami: jung aussehende, weiße Gesichtszüge und einen Fitnesskörper. Ziehen Sie also in Betracht, ein oder zwei Freunde als emotionalen sicheren Raum mitzubringen. Der lauwarme Whirlpool ist die einzige Beschwerde, neben den aktuellen COVID-Regeln, die die meisten ausländischen Gäste ausschließen. Wäre 5 von 5 Sternen, wenn sie einen echten Whirlpool hätten.

The best gay sauna ever!...in fact one of the best period. So good I went back several times on my…read moretrip. Highly recommended!

You'll know you've fully been indoctrinated into Germany once you can say you've been to a nude…read moresauna--and actually say you like it. It's winter, it's freezing, you can't feel your toes. Go to the sauna! This one was close to my flat--it's a bit bizarre to get to the sauna part. I wondered around what looked to be a hospital for awhile. I finally found an elevator, stumbled down a low-lit hallway, and found an unmanned desk. I eventually found the guy, bought a day pass (I can't remember how many Euro, but it wasn't outrageously expensive) and checked in. Once inside, there is, eh hem, lots of nudity, giant showers, steam rooms and saunas. They also have lounge chairs where you can hang out after, read a book or listen to some music.

Nice architecture. The pool size is 50m. Unfortunately it is very shallow on one end which makes…read morenot so good for swimming.

Known locally as a great date spot, it looked like that on my venture with a friend, but there was…read morealso the occasional solo and older patron. Bring your own towel and tongs to save a penny but get the robe if you don't have one you like from home. Everyone is naked in the multiple dry and hot saunas, and the indoor outdoor pools but you must travel in-between in a robe or towel. As to atmosphere, think high end polynesian village.

"Warning: Fraud attempt by staff! On 14.01.2026, I was charged on receipt no. 5029941 for a massage…read moreI did not receive (€54.50) and two 'tips' I never authorised (€186.60), in what appears to be a deliberate act. The incident has been reported in detail to the police (criminal complaint filed). Management has failed to respond to my complaint despite a formal deadline. I strongly advise against visiting this spa and recommend everyone check their receipts carefully. Proof photo of the receipt is attached." https://ibb.co/XkMZk4xP

Rude and unkind! I had extreme back pain and had booked three hours of treatments and received…read moreconfirmation emails. When I arrived the clerk told me they had cancelled all my sessions. When I explained that I hadn't understood I had to call as well, she rudely told me to try Google Translate next time. No compassion for a person in pain and no basic etiquette. Avoid!

Y'all neeeed to go here if you're in Berlin. I'm not kidding. It was such a relaxing experience and…read moreone of the best I've ever had IN MY LIFE. FYI, men's and women's is Monday. Other than that, it's just women all day errday. I got the exfoliating scrub and massage. It was one of the best add-ons I could have asked for -- especially that massage! I feel like the massages in Germany are much different compared to that of the US? There's somewhat of a physiotherapy approach that you would find more or less at a clinic in the USA. Anyway, you can bring your own bathing suit or go around nekked. It's up to you, it's a judgment free zone and those Germans are very accepting of everyone you know! You're given a locker, and you can choose to get some towels and sandals for a small fee. There's also a shower, a dry sauna, wet sauna, and cooling room. I pretty much did everything I could in the 3 hours paid for. After you are done, dressed, and return your things (if you rented anything that is), you can relax in the front area with some Turkish tea. I slept sooo good that night. Can't wait to go back!

I love the idea of German Saunas. It's relaxing and feels amazing. And the Germans have absolutely…read moreno problem enjoying this while being naked with members of the opposite sex. I really appreciate that. They really don't see anything sexual about the experience. The sauna on Schoenhauser was known as a "wellness lounge". You enter the facility, and you are given a key to a locker, and a towel. You go into your gender's changing room, strip down completely and put your clothing in a locker, emerging with only a towel. From there, you wander into one of the saunas, placing the towel on the wooden seat. Forget the towel, and you'll most certainly be corrected by one of the attendees of the proper protocol. Germans are very polite, but they won't hesitate to tell you when you are breaking the rules. If you are lucky, you'll get to experience the Aufguss ritual, in which an attendant will come into the sauna once everyone is seated, pour water on the hot stones to create steam, and then expertly whip a towel around to hit each person in the face with the hot steam. I'll never understand the point of the ritual, just that it appears to be an essential part of the Germany experience, and I didn't want to deny myself this experience. An hour later I leave the wellness lounge, fully refreshed and warmed up - the hangover from last night now a distant memory.

Located in a very central place…read more It can be over-crowded at the evening, and with only one Sauna, and a small garden, a bit limited in options. the staff could use a bit more friendliness. Maybe a smile could be a step into the right direction.

This is a beautiful indoor pool facility that was recently restored. There are two large pools -…read morethe largest is kept at around 28c/82f and the smaller large pool (which is still quite big) is kept just below bathwater warmth - it's REALLY warm and you don't have to get used to the water temperature at all. There is a schedule for open swim time for the public on their website. It's around 5€ to use the pool. There are separate locker/changing rooms for men and women. Each locker room has hair dryers (1€) and lockers where you get a key in exchange for a 1€ coin that you get back, so remember your coin if you want to secure anything. The locker rooms have changing tables and wooden playpen sort of things to put your baby while you change. There are swim classes at various times during the day so it's important to understand the schedule if you want to use the pool. I've enrolled in two classes. One instructor spoke only german which is understandable. Another instructor spoke german, spanish and english. The pool facility has a website but no way to do online registration so if you plan to take a class, plan to register in person, and to get there before opening time. The queues run out the door and he wait for registration is longer than an hour. During registration, their card machine wasn't working so they were only accepting cash. All in all, it's a nice big clean pool facility but they could benefit their customers by creating online registration. After all, it's 2018. The front desk staff could also use a lesson in smiling and not being so crabby.

I had a very disturbing experience at Stadtbad Neukölln tonight (January 7th). After going for a…read moreswim this evening (around 9pm) a man walked up to myself and a few others asking for sexual favors. This was in the Stadtbad Neukölln men's locker room. This man would not leave me alone until I told him I would call the police. Eventually I had to leave the locker room and dry off in the lobby area. He was that disturbing. Stadtbad Neukölln has very beautiful architecture and history but extremely disturbing visitors. I would not recommend this pool/spa for anyone. There are many other safe and cleaner spa's in Berlin. I will never go back to Stadtbad Neukölln. I highly suggest that the management at Stadtbad Neukölln please keep an eye out for people like this man.

I was in Berlin for a few days and looking for a relaxation experience that would not take too…read morelong. I stumbled upon the Liquidrom and was intrigued to try it out. I started out with a massage (which was interesting because I don't speak any German and the massage therapist didn't speak any English!). Needless to say, the massage wasn't the best ever since I couldn't really tell the massage therapist what I wanted. The actual main room with the saltwater pool is pretty cool. There are pool noodles there to grab and then you float on them and listen to the chill music being piped in to the pool. I took one star off because I didn't like that I had to pay extra to borrow towels and a bathrobe while I was there. It was a unique experience at the Liquidrom and I really liked going there to relax in the large pool!

I am back in Berlin for the week and decided to treat myself to a few spa experiences. During my…read moreresearch I honed in on 2 spas in particular (and I'll write a review for both) - Liquidrom and Vabali. I went to Vabali first, and Liquidrom second. Liquidrom: The pool is within a quick walk from the U Bahn. It's a cool building (though the spikes belong to Tempodrom, not the pool portion). Upon checking in and getting changed in the locker room, I felt like it was basic, but functional. Their shower gel in the showers is nothing special or premium, but it works. Once showered, you enter a long hallway. And this is where the confusion begins. There is not a lot to do here. It's bizarrely disjointed since it's partially clothed partially nude. The clothed portion is the salt water pool. This is what you're paying €22.50 for 2 hours for. It's one pool (and I guess a tiny outside pool to sit in, but you'll mingle with nude people from the spa, if you're expecting to stay clothed). I think this whole space would make a lot more sense if they don't upcharge you for the spa, but make it one holistic no clothing experience for the full pool and spa. The pool itself is decent. It's moody with LED lighting and music playing. But it's not really that big. And it's circular, so I am not really sure what you're supposed to do here for 2 hours. It's the only thing you've payed for (other than optional massages and whatnot). Anyway, over to the Spa I went. €2.50 upcharge (once) and you're in through the turnstiles. And again I am confused. Where are you supposed to put your swim trunks? There are open lockers, but I saw a few people schlep their garments around all the time. In the spa. you have 4 saunas. 2 of which are pretty nice (the Aufguss Sauna at 90c and the Kräutersauna (I forgot the temp). The other two are a steam room and a 60c salt room (that I found to be kinda useless. It was not warm enough really to do anything). I was able to join one infusion in the Aufguss sauna, and that was hot and decently nice. The issue I was having (and the reason I only got to do one) is that signage and clocks are not super obvious. Apparently they only do these once per hour at the full hour. I got there shortly before 10am. I would've liked to at least have a chance to join the 10am one, but I didn't know, nobody tells you anything, and signage is hidden right by the Sauna, so deeper into the spa. I left after reaching the 2 hour mark, since I didn't want to pay for 4 hours (which is charges you if you go over). I won't come back. I think this place is crazy expensive for what you can do here. The spa facilities are confusing and not that great. Going to Vabali is not that much more expensive, but you get SO MUCH more. Don't bother going here, seriously, just don't.

From the owner: Saunaanlage auf 400qm in zentraler Lage in der Berliner Innenstadt unweit des Frankfurter Tores…read more Finnische Sauna 90°C, BioSauna 60°C, Dampfbad 45°C, Schwall- und Regenduschen, Lounge, Bar, Ruheraum, große sichtgeschützte Außenterrasse.

I used to love to go in this spa, you could sunbed in the summer and go for long swims in their…read morecool swimming pool but now is closed for good

Plenty of differently themed saunas, steam baths, hot tubs and cold tubs, reclining chairs indoors…read moreand out and a pool in which you can swim from indoors to outdoors. And there's an hourly saunaaufguss in two of the saunas Restaurant is so-so - okay if you find that you need a snack but not good enough that I'd plan ahead of arrival to eat there. Staff generally doesn't speak English and all signs etc. are in German, so as a service to those who don't understand German language and/or German sauna/spa culture here's a quick intro to avoid getting you into awkward situations with staff and other guests. The biggest shock to people from some other cultures will be that saunas are mixed gender and swimwear is not allowed inside them, meaning that people are in the nude. You can cover up in your towel if you're shy, and outside the saunas and in the big pool bathing suits are allowed, but nowhere are they required. In addition there's a section for women only (with a couple of saunas and hot and cold tubs I believe, but naturally I haven't been there). This mixed gender nudity is completely normal in saunas in Germany (and several other civilized countries) and it is not connected to anything sexual. I'll assume you're smart enough to figure out that it's not cool to ogle nude people so I don't have to tell you. In the sauna you're supposed to sit on your towel, and to not place your feet directly on the bench below. A large towel makes this easier. Also, a short physics lesson for first timers: You might think that it's warmest close to the sauna oven, which means on the lowest shelf. But hot air tends to rise, so actually the higher you sit the hotter it gets. If you've never been in a sauna before I recommend starting low. Stay quiet in the saunas, and don't be loud anywhere on the premises. People are here to relax, and loud talk is frowned upon. Also, mobile phones are not allowed so leave them in the locker. I assume the same goes for laptops, cameras and other gadgets and I can't recall ever having seen a piece of electronics in here. Do not go directly from the sauna to the cold tub or pools. Rinse off in the shower first. Yes, it's soo nice to run out of the sauna and jump directly in the cold water, but hundreds of people go in the same water and none of us want to swim around in the others sweat so basic hygiene is to be observed. There a "saunaaufguss" in two of the saunas once per hour. In practical terms this means that a member of the staff will come to the sauna, throw some scented water (which quickly evaporates) on the stones of the sauna oven and swing a towel around to mix up the air. The effect of all this is that you get a whiff of whatever the water is scented with and, most importantly, the higher humidity makes the air feel a lot hotter. The time and scent of the next aufguss is announced on a sign next to the sauna, and it's advisable to be there a few minutes early as it tends to get crowded. Again, if you're new to saunas I highly recommend starting out on the lowest bench. Also, opening the door during the aufguss is frowned upon as it lets hot air out and cold air in so don't leave prematurely unless absolutely necessary. Do not reserve reclining chairs by leaving your towel on them when you're not using them. Or at least that's what the signs say, in actual practice you often see 90% of the chairs empty, yet still with towels and other crap marking them as reserved, which can make it difficult to find a seat, especially if you're two or more people who would like to sit together. It's highly advisable to wear slippers as the floor is slippery in many places. Also, your towel is not unlikely to get drenched so bring an extra and leave it in your locker so you can dry off properly once you're done. Bring a bottle of water as sweating in the sauna can make you thirsty, and bring soap and shampoo as well.