A Typical Day at the Spa
General rules of thumb:
Relax, shut off your phone, forget about everyday matters, and prepare to enjoy a cultural tradition of renewal that dates back hundreds of years.
If you have any questions, please don't be shy and ask the host!
1. After changing in the dressroom, give your locker key to the host and set about making preparations... soak your birch or oak "slotas" in the tubs provided, order some tea, a beer, or something light to eat from the kitchen. If you are hungry for real food, we recommend eating after the sauna. Our chef is generous!
2. When you are ready to warm up, start in the steam room. The heat here is less dry and more gentle. No birch leaves here. Warm up a few times before moving to the much hotter main sauna.
3. With each visit to the main sauna, work your way up to the hottest benches up top. Not hot enough? Check with thte others before throwing water onto the rocks behind the steel doors and be careful!
4. After 2-3 times in the sauna and seeing how to use the birch and oak "slotas," work yourself over or ask a friend. The main idea is to channel heat. For maximum effect, stay until you can barely stand it and then try a plunge in the cold pool!
5. A salt scrub further cleanses your pores and skin. Honey softens, conditions, and provides nutrients. Use both when you are warm - the honey becomes like oil and absorbs better when your pores are open. Rinse off before the pool. Repear the heating process 3-5 times, depending on your endurance.
6. Please be considerate of others and clean up after yourself. The host will take your used towels, flip-flops, and similar items.
7. Enjoy the great feeling you have for the rest of the day! Drink lots of water!
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to bring with me?
Everything you need for the spa (towels, slippers, et al) is available on site. You may also bring your own, if you like.We kindly ask you not to bring your own food and drink. There is a caf? on site.
Please do not bring valuables to the spa, though safety deposit boxes are available on request.
To preserve the relaxing environment of the spa, we request that you refrain from using cell phones and other electronic devices during your visit.
Do I disrobe entirely for the spa?
Clothing is optional. The general practice is not to wear clothes in the sauna and wet rooms, but the most important thing is your comfort and sense of well-being.Are the spas mixed for men and women?
There are separate spas for men and women. Services are available for everyone every day.What if I want to gift someone a visit to the sauna?
No problem! Gift cards and other gift ideas are available at the main desk. Please call reception at +371 67271733 for more details.When is the best time to come?
Everyone is welcome anytime during our regular business hours! Our most busy days are during the weekends. Our least busy are Thursdays and Fridays.Are there health issues or any other requirements for using the spa?
The sauna and steam rooms are generally not recommended for people with heart or blood pressure conditions.For health and hygiene reasons, we request that customers with skin conditions refrain from using the spa.
There is no minimum age required. Young children should be accompanied by an adult.
Do I need to make reservations?
Visits to the spa are on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations necessary.We recommend reserving a time slot for massage in advance, since our therapists are often booked. If interested, please call +371 67271733.
Do you offer any discounts?
Monthly memberships are available for frequent visitors with 10-15% discounts. Discounts are offered daily for students and children <12. Discounts are available for seniors on Wednesdays until 16:00. (These times are often quite busy).Something we didn't cover? Please call for further details: +371 67271733.
Private parties and room rental
If you would like to have a private party for a larger group of people, the sauna area is also available for rent. Each of our two spa areas can accomodate from 45 to 55 people comfortably. Together, we are able to serve parties of up to 100 people. Women and men can each have their own separate spa and dressing area, but in most cases, private events are mixed.
Your are most welcome to come and see the spa facility firsthand! The most suitable days for a visit are Mondays and Tuesdays, when we are closed for regular business. Ample free parking is available for all events and our employees will be more than happy to help you with event planning.
To enrich your pirts experience, we recommend:
- Various sea salt scrubs made from indigenous herbs and clay masks made locally to cleanse the skin.
- "Slotas," are hand-tied bushels of leaves made from birch, oak, linden, juniper, chamomile, mint, hemp and many other herbs. They are used for aromatherapeutic purposes and to fan heat while in the sauna. Each has its own specific properties, so let us help you choose which one is best for you!
- Various natural and native essential oils, dried herbs and tinctures for the steam in the sauna.
- Honey from local beekeepers to condition and nutrify the skin.
Your own "pirts" specialist:
For those new to the whole "pirts" idea, we recommend having an expert at hand to get the most out of the experience! Because of the physical limitations that the heat of the sauna provides, our specialist can only handle up to 5 people exclusively in one session. Shorter sessions are available for larger parties and can be discussed on-site. Sessions are charged by the hour and are custom-tailored to each client, according to their particular needs/preferences. Generally, a typical session includes:- A short acclimatization period in the steam room.
- The client lies down in the sauna after it has been prepared, and is "worked over" several times with various kinds of "slotas." Think of this as something like a high temperature massage with foliage! Each subsequent session tends to be more intense than the previous. The most important thing is your comfort and enjoyment.
- Having warmed up, a short massage & salt scrub.
- After being heated and relaxed through and through, a cold plunge!
- To finish off, after warming up again, honey, sea salt, or various cleansing/conditioning masks for the skin.
Rates for rental:
Rates vary according to the time of day and by day of week. Rental is most expensive during work hours, posted here, with the highest rates during our peak hours, from Friday evening through Sunday. Rates are least expensive after work hours and on Monday-Tuesday. The minimal rental period is 3,5 hours.
| Nr. | Item | Unit | Quantity | Sum |
| 1 | Spa rental (Period I, regular business hours) | hours | 1 | Ls 65.00 |
| 2 | Spa rental (Period II, outside of business hours) | hours | 1 | Ls 35.00 |
| 3 | Set of towels for one (2 linen towels, large&small) | piece | 1 | Ls 3.25 |
| 4 | "Slotas" (birch, oak, linden, "Ezermalas," et al.) | piece | 1 | Ls 1.50-4.00 |
| 5 | Extra towel | piece | 1 | Ls 0.70-1.75 |
| 6 | Essential oils, tinctures for sauna steam, sea salt, honey, et al. | piece | 1 | Ls 2.00 and up |
| 7 | "Pirtnieks" specialist | hours | 1 | Ls 25.00 |
| 8 | Massage therapist (for parties > or = 5 people) | per person | 1 | Ls 10.00-20.00 |
Food and drink:
To make organizing as hassle-free as possible, we can offer a wide variety of excellent food at reasonable prices for your event. Our kitchen offers fresh juices, a wide variety of teas, light food, salads, and other hors d'ouvres on a daily basis. Alcoholic beverages are also available. Please see the cafe's menu for more details.
You are also welcome to work with a caterer of your own or provide your own food and drink, if you choose. For safety purposes, we only ask that glass not be brought into the wet areas of the spa.
