Glendalough Sauna
Open all year around for Hot Sauna and cold river plunges
Join the Club and become a member! – just 38e and includes 4 free sessions a month. CLICK HERE to find out more

Riverside Open Sauna
Available at weekends only all year around. Join us solo or with friends – no minimum group size!
Unwind and recharge in our riverside sauna, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of Glendalough. Enjoy a hot sauna session, then refresh with a cold plunge in the river or a rain shower to cool off. Afterward, relax in beside the river with complementary refreshments.
Sauna duration varies depending on the season. The summer has shorter 1hour sessions and in the winter has 4 hour sessions to enable you to come and go as suits you.
- Book Online to secure your space or drop in if your passing.
- €16 per person, max 10 people per session
- Minimum age: 16
PRIVATE EVENT? – Great for group of friends, or just the ultimate date night.
- Just book all the available spaces and its yours!!
Riverside PRIVATE Sauna retreat
Book the sauna just for you and your friends! Each 2-hour session includes time to relax in the cabin after your sauna experience.
Cool off with a cold plunge in the river or a rain shower, then unwind with complimentary mint tea in the cabin. The sauna holds up to 12 people – if you’re more than that, just take turns and enjoy nature in between.
- €160 per session (includes up to 10 people), extra people just 10e per person, max 20 if you book online, email for more people)
- Minimum age: 16
- Available to book online, or just email us.
- If you have a larger group just email us…
- Book a min of 3 days in advance…!
Enhance your retreat with optional add-ons:
- DIY Fireside Toasties (€10 pp, adds 1 hr) – cook your own golden, comforting snacks over the fire with friends.
- Guided Meditation Session (€10 pp, adds 30–50 mins) – relax your mind and body with a fireside practice.
Pizza and sauna session
Kick off your weekend with a Pizza & Sauna session – warm up in the sauna, awaken your body with a refreshing river plunge, and feel the benefits of hot-and-cold contrast therapy: boost your immune system, improve circulation, and achieve total muscle relaxation.
Afterwards, gather around the fire in our woodland shelter and enjoy a delicious, wood-fired Margherita pizza in our riverside cabin. The perfect mix of heat, chill, and good company.
Available as individual tickets (join other guests) or create your own private event (min 6 people). Maximum 20 people per session.
Booking: Available to book online – Sat 11am, 6pm and Sunday 4pm Online booking essential. Bookings close the evening before.
Private sessions available any day by request.
BBQ Cabin Beside the River
Our BBQ grill cabin is a cosy place to sit and relax in between sauna sessions. Sip a coffee, drink herbal tea or guzzle hot chocolate beside the cracking flames of the fire. All sauna visitors are welcome to hang out beside the flames during or after the sessions (except when there are events on).
OR Book the BBQ/Grill Hut for a special event, just email us to find out more.. Can be combined with other events (Sauna or Axe Throwing) to make an awesome event just for you.. Perfect for BBQ’s or Parties….