Spa night at Sturebadet

April 16, 2010

in Stockholm, Sweden, Swedish traditions

turkish spa at Sturebadet

The cold bath at Sturebadet. Even though it was only 12c, the icy water was a welcome relief after the steam room and sauna.

I channeled Greta Garbo’s ghost last night. Or well, maybe not. But I did feel like I had one luxurious evening at what was one of Garbo’s favorite places, Sturebadet. This beautiful old spa was founded in 1885 and Garbo went there during the 1920s.

With a group of friends – both old and brand new – I led the good life for two hours in the Turkish bath. I alternated between stints in the steam room, the sauna and the cold bath. And in between the bathing, I got to eat fresh fruit and drink champagne.

Sampling the fruit and champagne at Sturebadet.

It was a pretty decadent way to spend a Thursday night. I could get used to the good life.

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