Pluto Sauna

Pluto is one of the largest gay saunas in Germany, a 1,600-square-meter bathhouse over three floors in the heart of Essen, a few minutes' walk from the main station and right by the GOP Varieté Theater. The former Phoenix sauna offers an impressive Finnish sauna with a panoramic window, a swimming pool with a counter-current system, a jacuzzi, an oriental hammam, an XXL steam labyrinth, and a sanarium, plus relaxation cabins, a TV room, a bar, and generous cruising areas. Clean, modern, and welcoming, it draws a mixed, all-ages crowd, offers discounted nights for younger guests, and stays open around the clock on weekends.