In the 19th century, cold-water bathhouses began popping up alongSwedens western coast.
The circular main building is made of timber designed to evoke logs moving downriver.
After jumping into Laholmsbukten Bay, guests can lounge at the heated infinity pool and rooftop spa.
A dip at Hotel Skansen, in Båstad, Sweden.
Bathing fanatics wanting a remote experience might considerPater Noster,on the island of Hamneskar in the North Sea.
We do not enter the water gradually, says Mirja Lilja Hagsjo, the owner.
We jump in screaming and then run into the sauna and drink beer.
The jetty at Hotel Skansen extends over Laholmsbukten Bay.Anders Karolyi/Courtesy of Hotel Skansen
Left: nightfall at Arctic Bath. Right: the hotel’s circular main building, surrounded by cabins.
A cabin at Arctic Bath.DANIEL HOLMGREN/Courtesy of Arctic Bath
