Drewniana Róża

Warm stove, cool pond, the hush of the forest

Forest SPA — a sauna in the forest beneath the Śnieżne Kotły

The Forest SPA is the sauna zone, plus the massages and rituals, of Drewniana Róża in Michałowice in the Karkonosze Mountains. The dry and infrared saunas have windows onto the spruces, there is a relaxation room next door, and to cool off you have a natural pond instead of a chlorinated pool. On top of that, 34 massages and rituals inspired by the Karkonosze.

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Sauna zone

Two saunas and the forest beyond the window

Dry sauna (Finnish)

A classic Finnish sauna with a door straight out into the forest air. To cool off: the pond in summer, an ice hole in winter or the traditional bucket of cold water.

80–110°C · 55-minute session

Infrared sauna

The gentle heat of infrared emitters. It warms tired muscles after a day on the trail and suits anyone who doesn’t cope well with high temperatures.

55-minute session

Relaxation room

Loungers, quiet and a view of the forest. This is where you rest between sauna sessions.

Part of the sauna zone

Private sauna zone

18:45–22:15 · up to 6 people

In the evening the sauna zone can be yours alone. No other guests, at your own pace, at the end of a day in the mountains.

Sauna zone hours

shared zone for guests: daily 15:30–18:30 · private hire: 18:45–22:15 (surcharge 50 zł/hour)

Please book at least 2 hours in advance.

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Massages & rituals

Karkonosze you can feel on your skin

Ceremonies inspired by forest legends, massages for tired trail legs, and rituals from the Karkonosze herbalists. Treatments are run by the Leśny Day SPA team — book online through Booksy or at reception.

Ceremonies & rituals

Body massages

Scrubs & scrub-massages

Face & extras

For kids

An evening for two? The whole sauna zone, just for you.

18:45–22:15, a 50 zł surcharge per hour. Here's a secret: it works best paired with the “Fern Flower” ceremony beforehand.

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Questions about the Forest SPA

Before you come to the sauna

Is the sauna included in the price of the stay?

Yes. The general zone (dry sauna, infrared sauna, relaxation room) is open to guests daily 15:30–18:30. Just let reception know at least 2 h in advance.

How do I book the sauna zone for exclusive use?

In the evening, 18:45–22:15, for a surcharge of 50 zł per hour, for up to 6 guests. You can book a slot through the online form or at reception, no later than 2 h before the session.

What saunas do you have?

A classic Finnish dry sauna (80–110°C) and an infrared sauna with the gentle warmth of radiant heaters, also good for people who don't tolerate high temperatures well. Between sessions you rest in a relaxation room overlooking the forest.

How do I cool down after the sauna?

In the natural swimming pond (biologically filtered water, no chlorine) — in summer, and even more so in winter, when an ice hole awaits. All year round there is also a traditional bucket of cold water.

How much do massages and rituals cost?

The Forest SPA offers 34 treatments: ceremonies and rituals, body massages, scrubs, facial treatments and a treatment for children. Prices start at 150 zł.

How do I book a massage?

You book massages and rituals online through Booksy or at reception. The sauna zone you book with us.

Is there a treatment for children?

Yes, The Little Elf's Rest for children up to 10: a gentle massage with shea, chocolate or fruit butter.

Is there a pool in the SPA?

There is no pool. The sauna zone consists of a dry sauna, an infrared sauna and a relaxation room, and instead of a pool we have a natural swimming pond at 680 m a.s.l.

Can I come to the SPA with my dog?

No, animals are not allowed in the Forest SPA. Dogs do have their own wild pond on the other side of the cabins.