360°-Sound bath – Tropensauna: Your immersive sauna experience
In the Tropensauna, warmth, nature and sound merge to create an immersive experience that goes far beyond a traditional sauna session. You step into a living space that breathes, resonates and is constantly changing – brought to life by genuine natural stimuli, inspired by sound art and supported by state-of-the-art audio technology.
With every breath, a soundscape unfolds that naturally helps you slow down. Tropical sounds gently envelop you – the rustling of leaves and the calls of birds from the adjoining aviary – not as background noise, but as an organic part of an ongoing soundscape. Every moment sounds different; every second is reimagined. The result is an immersive 360° soundscape that harmoniously connects body, mind and senses.
An immersive sound experience for all the senses
As you step into the Tropensauna, you feel the humid warmth on your skin. A fine mist rises and the air vibrates gently. The calls of exotic birds drift out to you from the aviary, forming the heart of the soundscape that surrounds you.
The birds' movements, their flight through the aviary, their play with one another – all of this is captured in real time and woven into a continuous composition. The sound responds to the rhythm of the day: calm and open in the morning, more intense and energetic at midday, fading gently into the evening hours. Nothing is pre-recorded; nothing is repeated. You experience a space that evolves – together with you.
This sound does not distract, but gently guides you inwards. It fosters mindfulness, encourages deep breathing and accompanies you into a state of natural calm. Thus, amidst the tropical ambience, a sanctuary emerges that moves you, slows you down and leaves a lasting impression.
An experience that is constantly evolving
In collaboration with the American sound artist Micah Silver and the innovation studio White Mirror, led by Ramy Elnagar, the Tropensauna was created as a living soundscape in which nature and sound art merge in a unique way. Here, nature is not merely perceived; it becomes audible and comes to life.
A bespoke 360° sound system is invisibly integrated into the sauna's infrastructure. It allows sounds to wander, float, fade or intensify. Every sound has a natural origin and is influenced by the elements of the sauna itself: heat creates movement, steam alters the acoustics and air currents shape the space. In this way, the sauna becomes a resonating body and a sonic organism that never stands still.
Here, the heat of the sauna becomes part of the soundscape. Every sound, every movement becomes palpable; the surroundings come alive. A space that allows you to immerse yourself, let go and experience the world around you anew.
Immersive Wellbeing – Rediscovering the art of slowing down
This experience forms part of the Josef Wund Spa Group's 'Immersive Wellbeing' vision. It combines nature, art and technology to create a profound sense of wellbeing that brings body, mind and senses into harmony.
The Tropensauna opens the door to a new sauna experience: mindful, relaxing, inspiring. A space to settle in. To let go. To feel.
Experience how sound can move you. How silence emerges. How nature works.
