Budapest’s Bert Promenade (1117) heats up February 18–22 as Placcc Festival (Placcc Fesztivál) and Valyo roll in riverside sauna programs. Beyond classic sweating, expect talks, performances, and art stitched into the steam. Each day, the sauna opens for independent sessions, plus an outdoor dip right in the Danube for the brave.
Steam, Ice, and Big Ideas
Sauna Talks evenings gather invited experts to riff on how cities and rivers connect, what swimmable cities look like, and how ecology, art, and water intersect. Cold Comfort doubles down on contrast: cold‑water plunges meet furnace‑warm benches for that sharp, head‑clearing jolt. And Sauna Troll (Szauna Troll) turns the cabin into a reading room, bringing live poetry into the haze.
When and Where
From Wednesday to Sunday, February 18–22, the pop‑up sauna lands on Bert Promenade along the Danube. Drop in for a solo session, stay for the discussions, or chase verse with a plunge. Cover photo: Zsuzsa Darab.
