Public baths have been around for millennia, but a new generation of bathhouses is emerging in urban centers, prioritizing accessibility, social connection, and wellness. These modern spaces offer a range of experiences, from mineral spas and infrared saunas to chic design and opportunities for meaningful connections.
The dedicated public bath has been a thing since at least 2500 BC, the origin date archaeologists give to what is known as the Great Bath, excavated in the early 1900s in present-day Pakistan. Dogo Onsen, on the Japanese island of Shikoku, is believed to have been used for about 3000 years for communal cleansing.
. The Swiss do, as does anywhere with thermal springs, and of course, South Korea – as plenty of Sydneysiders could attest without having ever been to the country.For decades, Potts Point was home to the Ginseng Bathhouse, known colloquially as the Korean Baths, where it was said more than five million soakers came for a little R&R.
“We’ve seen incredible demand and growing interest in wellness experiences that are accessible, social, and built around conscious connection,” says Alexis Dean, co-owner of Soak, a bathhouse company that began in Queensland at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast, with another following in Brisbane’s West End.
“The bathhouse experience fits perfectly into this shift because it’s accessible and designed to promote regular well-being. A session in a warm mineral spa or an infrared sauna doesn’t just help you relax, it can improve circulation, reduce stress, and even enhance your sleep quality.”Victoria is somewhat spoiled for choice, with its spring waters spawning long-established bathing properties on the Mornington Peninsula, Daylesford Shire and Gippsland.
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