
About the event
Aufguss WM is the world championship for performance Aufguss, where sauna masters compete through heat control, towel technique, fragrance, music and storytelling. It turns the sauna session into a judged performance, with atmosphere and precision mattering as much as heat.
Key figures
7 days, Monday to Sunday14–20 September 2026
Stay in Berlin
Check-in 13 Sep, check-out 21 Sep 2026 — 8 nights around 14 September 2026 - 20 September 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.
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Getting there
- AirportBerlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), about 19 km
- From the airportAirport Express FEX or RE7/RB14 to Hauptbahnhof; S9/S45 every 20 min, about 30 min — ABC-zone ticket (airport is zone C)
- Public transportS-Bahn, U-Bahn, bus and tram (BVG): Tickets in the BVG app; most S- and U-Bahn lines run all night Fri–Sat at 15-min intervals
- Taxitaxi.eu app — Base fare €4.30 + €2.10–2.80/km; Kurzstrecke up to 2 km for €6 when flagged down on the street
- Time zoneEurope/Berlin
Travel tips
- Pack for heat and cool-down time Bring swimwear or sauna clothing where required, sandals, a towel, water and a dry layer for after the final session.
- Compare arrival times against sauna-session times; late arrivals are awkward when sessions, competitions or guided rounds run on fixed slots.
Host country
- Currency: euro
- Language: German
- Driving: on the right
- Capital: Berlin
- Phone: +49
- Emergency: 112
- Electricity: 230 V, plugs C/F
Coming years
2027
The organiser had not announced the 2027 edition as of 2026-09-03.
