Eifgen Sauna
Sauna
About
Eifgen-Sauna is a family-run sauna in Odenthal-Blecher in the Bergisches Land, set in the Eifgenbachtal nature reserve. The operators describe it as rustic, personal, cosy, quiet and clean, an "original from the 80s" built on a Finnish model.
Its core is a wood-fired log sauna at 90 to 100 °C with a view over the sauna pond. There is also a Nordland sauna (75–85 °C, gas-heated stones, infusions), a herb hut at 40 °C, a barbecue kota, two relaxation rooms and a lounge. Guests may bring their own food; drinks are bought on site.
- Wood-fired log sauna, 90–100 °C, view over the sauna pond
- Nordland sauna (75–85 °C) with infusions and a herb hut (40 °C)
- Outdoor cooling: pond, Kneipp hose, plunge pool, cold showers
- Bring your own food; drinks sold on site
- Evening tariff 19:00–22:00 for 23 €
Opening hours
| Thu–Fri | 14:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Sat–Sun | 10:00–22:00 |
| Mon–Wed | whole-sauna rental, 10:00–23:00 (min. 4 hours) |
A midnight sauna and barbecuing in the kota until 2:00 can be arranged on request, for a surcharge.
Prices
| Day ticket (per person) | 28.00 € |
|---|---|
| Evening tariff 19:00–22:00 (per person) | 23.00 € |
| Children 3–11 (per person) | 15.00 € |
| Midnight sauna until 2:00, min. 5 people (surcharge per person)not combinable with the evening tariff | 9.50 € |
| Barbecue in the kota, min. 5 people (surcharge per person) | 9.50 € |
| Sauna rental, 2–3 people (per hour)Mon–Wed, min. 4 hours | 40.00 € |
| Overnight in a private room (per person) | 44.00 € |
According to the operator, only cash is currently accepted. Whole-sauna rental rises with group size (e.g. 10 people 65 € per hour); massages, a night in the relaxation room and campervan pitches are also offered, see the operator's price list.
Amenities according to OpenStreetMap
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- Saunayes
What is not listed here is unknown to us or the operator has not said.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Traditional wood-fired log sauna with a view of nature
- A quiet spot in the Eifgenbachtal nature reserve
- Own food is welcome, drinks on site
- The whole sauna can be rented privately
- Herb hut at 40 °C, which the operator calls well suited to children and beginners
Things to keep in mind
- Cash only
- Open to the public only four days a week (Thursday to Sunday)
- Rustic 1980s facilities with no modernisation, per the operator
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- a traditional Finnish-style sauna in nature
- a group of friends renting the whole sauna
- a weekend hiking in the Bergisches Land
Rules and good to know
- Per the operator's sauna rules, no slippers in the cabin, a towel goes under the whole body, and the body is not covered and no swimwear is worn
- Shower beforehand and take a warm foot bath; stay in the cabin about 8–12 minutes
- Children are welcome, always with consideration for other guests
- The barbecue kota (up to 10 people) can also be booked during normal opening hours, with consideration for other guests; barbecuing in the kota is priced from 5 people
Getting there
According to the operator, the sauna is 2 km from the Burscheid exit of the A1 motorway
From Cologne main station, bus 260 towards Remscheid runs every half hour and takes about 35 minutes
From Leverkusen, bus 212 goes to Odenthal-Blecher
Contact
- Address
- Eifgenstraße 38, 51519 Odenthal-Blecher
- Phone
- 02174 / 40104
- [email protected]
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: eifgen-sauna.de
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence)
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