Welcome to the HIKI sauna on the old steamer!
The HIKI sauna is a new offer for sauna enthusiasts in Basel. "HIKI" means sweating in Finnish, and that's exactly what it's about:
A wood-heated sauna on the deck of the historic freighterMS Evolution with unforgettable charm. Unique and with great attention to detail!
You can sweat with us until Sunday, April 13th!
This is HIKI
The pine trunks were felled last winter by our friend Norbert in his forest in the South Tyrolean Dolomites. His carpenter friend Philipp dried the logs and made them into paneling and slats for us.
In late autumn 2023 we brought the incredibly good pine wood to Basel and used it to build the interior of the sauna.
The Swiss pine - also called the Queen of the Alps - is said to have a positive effect on the mind and body. The smell also has a balancing effect and thus promotes health, well-being and sleep quality.
NATURAL
STEAM AMINE
IT’S ALL JUST HOT AIR!
Our original Finnish Löyly IKI oven is fed with beech wood from the region until the thermometer shows plus/minus 80 degrees.
We'll do the lighting and greetings - we'll leave the sweating to you!
By the way, here's the advertising film for our oven-making Ikikiuas :-)
Everyone is welcome here - regardless of gender, pronouns or...
Sweating is mixed and textile-free. When relaxing on and below deck or at the bar, you will feel comfortable in the bathrobe you brought with you or borrowed.
It gets really hot during the infusion, which we make every hour on the hour with natural essences. We are still in the practice phase :-)
JEKA-SCHWITZI!
TRANSPIRATION,
COOLING &
INSTPIARTION
Cooling down is the order of the day: stand on deck under the Rhine water shower or immerse yourself in the Rhine for a few seconds!
Between sauna sessions you can lie down below deck in the cozy relaxation room or order small, delicious meals and warm and cold drinks at the bar.
Find inspiration by looking at the water and the stars.
Together with the crew of the MS Evolutie and friends, family and acquaintances, we worked on our dream almost around the clock every day from September until the opening on December 25, 2023: the realization of a specially built sauna on the deck of the most beautiful historic freighter from the 1940s that exists.
The MS Evolutie can be rented outside of the sauna season for private and business parties and celebrations!
HIKI INSTEAD OF SCHICKI MICKI!
NEW STEAM ON OLD STEAMBOAT
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Finnish sauna 80 to 85 degrees
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Sauna: non-smoking and mixed ( except Saturday afternoons for women exclusively)
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regular infusions with ice and of course essences
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advance booking or spontaneous visit
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Club membership is mandatory for regular sauna use
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Bring your own bathrobe or rent one for an additional charge
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included in the price: sauna towel, bath slippers, tea and water
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Upper deck: sauna, shower, access to the Rhine, seating and views into the distance
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Lower deck: bistro, relaxation room, showers/toilets
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Payment: Cash, TWINT, credit card
HIKI in brief
opening hours
Thursday
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m
Friday
4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m
Saturday
2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. mixed
Sunday
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
CLUB MEMBER
Because we are organized as an association, in order to be able to use the sauna you have to register as an active member for CHF 10. So far you can only do this on site.
You can find out more about the club and its purpose here.
PRICES
Annual membership (1.10. to 30.9.): CHF 10.-
2 hours for adults: CHF 35.-
2 hours for children (accompanied only): CHF 17.50
each additional half hour: CHF 5.-
Bathrobe rental: CHF 5.-
PRICES SUBSCRIPTIONS
5 subscription: 160 CHF instead of 175 CHF (approx. 10% discount
10-subscription: 300 CHF instead of 350 CHF (approx. 15% discount)
Season pass valid from 1.1. to 13.04.2025: 420 CHF
Season pass valid from November 21, 2024 to April 13, 2025: 590 CHF
PAY
On site: Cash, TWINT, card payment
Online: various credit cards, Google Pay, Klarna
SO YOU COME TO US
The HIKI is located below the Nordstern or on the footpath towards the border triangle.
You can park your bike directly in front of the ship.
By tram (No. 8) or bus (No. 36 or 46) get off at the stop "Kleinhüningen",
from where you can reach HIKI in 6 minutes on foot.
You can park your car in the parking lot in front of Swissterminal AG (Westquaistrasse 12).
Parking rates: Monday to Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to midnight > CHF 1.10/hour & Sunday: free
Feedback is important to us
We are happy to answer your questions by email or live on site
– requests and criticism are also welcome.
Hey, HIKI team!
We look forward to receiving reviews
SUPPORTERS
We would like to thank everyone who supported us with help and advice. In particular, OSW (Oswald Siegfried Advertising Agency) for developing the HIKI logo and various applications and Raphaël Diener for providing the beautiful light objects. They can be purchased directly on site.