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Fresh Take:
Hey there, here's some juicy news for sauna fans! Starting the new year, sauna enthusiasts can dig into a bigger urban selection with the reopening of the beach sauna at Duesselstrand and the sauna in the Münster-Therme.
Reminiscing on the past year, despite hurdles and ongoing challenges, it's safe to say the summer season was a triumph. Though the rainy summer holidays and fewer visitors at the beginning of the year dampened spirits, a surge in visitor numbers materialized later on. But with the recent expansion of baths offerings come hefty additional costs that need to be absorbed.
The high energy costs are a major pain in the wallet for these energy-intensive operations, especially now with the larger baths and sauna offerings. The 2023 agreed wage increase for municipal employees won't exactly help, averaging at a whopping 11.5 percent—the highest in years. Talk about a double whammy!
In this crushing economic climate, ticket prices have been revised, and the discount policy has undergone a review. Now, a family card-bearing adult will nab a discounted ticket for 5.40 euros, and a reduction of 1 euro for children. By the way, without the family card, adults can still swing by the baths with the baths card and online ticket for a steal. However, the joyride of combining multiple discount types must come to an end in the new year, as it's time to simplify the situation.
Since the start of the year, the going rate for an adult ticket is 5.90 euros, and kiddos tags along for 4 euros. If you've got three hours to spare in the Suomi-Sauna, it's gonna cost ya 21.60 euros.
For those refusing to leave the comfort of their computers, the online ticket promises a swimming pool ticket for a mere 4.43 euros for adults, and 3.77 euros with a baths card.
Now, about the price tags and discount policies for Duesselstrand and Münster-Therme, well, they're a bit of a mystery at the moment. It's a update-free zone, so we'll have to rely on industry trends and sauna facilities across Germany for some insight.
On the price front, numerous German bath and sauna establishments have seen a hike in costs, with some charging as much as €39 per person—a steep increase compared to years past. It's looking like we can expect higher admission fees in line with these energy cost increases and wage adjustments.
Until the official websites or facilities themselves have something to say, we recommend keeping an eye on booking platforms for possible deals or special offers, particularly for overnight stay packages. After all, a girl's gotta save a few euros where she can!
- In the realm of science and health-and-wellness, the ongoing cost increases for energy-intensive operations like baths and saunas could have significant implications for businesses, as seen with the reopening of the beach sauna at Duesselstrand and the sauna in Münster-Therme.
- As the finance sector continues to grapple with rising energy costs, businesses in the fitness-and-exercise industry, such as swimming pools and saunas, which are energy-intensive by nature, could potentially see an increase in their admission fees.
- With the new year comes changes not only in the pricing structures of businesses in the health-and-wellness sector, such as baths and saunas, but also in the business landscape itself, as establishments strive to navigate these hefty additional costs.
