Fiorst at the Schuylkill Center
Philadelphia
A glass-walled, wood-fired Nordic sauna with a cold plunge at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in Roxborough, run by the mobile sauna company Fiorst and overlooking fields and woods.
More about Fiorst at the Schuylkill Center
The sauna was built by a Toronto company and has a wood stove with hot stones for steam. A session lets you move between the heat and the cold plunge tub at your own pace, either in a shared social session or in a private booking for your group. The experience is alcohol-free.
Bring a swimsuit, two towels, sandals, water and warm layers, since you cool off outdoors. Part of the proceeds goes to the Schuylkill Center, which runs a wildlife clinic on site. Bookings and the waitlist are on Fiorst's website.
At a glance
Fiorst at the Schuylkill Center has a wood-fired sauna (170–190°F), plus a cold plunge tub. A session costs $75 for 90 minutes. Swimsuit required and booking required.
- Hottest sauna
- 190°F
- Cold plunge
- Yes
- 90-min session
- $75
Sauna
- Wood-fired170–190°F
Cold plunge
- Cold plunge tubTemp not listed
Before you go
- Swimsuit
- Required
- Booking
- Required
$75 for 90 minutes and $25 to add a friend (Inquirer, Feb 2026). The official site lists shared social sessions and private or semiprivate sessions at $50 to $400. Prices checked October 2026.
Getting there
8480 Hagy's Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Frequently asked questions
How much does Fiorst at the Schuylkill Center cost?
A session at Fiorst at the Schuylkill Center costs $75 for 90 minutes (checked October 2026).
What kind of sauna does Fiorst at the Schuylkill Center have?
Fiorst at the Schuylkill Center has a wood-fired at 170–190°F.
Does Fiorst at the Schuylkill Center have a cold plunge?
Yes. Fiorst at the Schuylkill Center has a cold plunge tub.
Do you need a swimsuit at Fiorst at the Schuylkill Center?
Yes, swimsuits are required at Fiorst at the Schuylkill Center.
Do you need to book Fiorst at the Schuylkill Center in advance?
Yes, Fiorst at the Schuylkill Center requires a booking.
Nearby
Fiorst Riverside
1.1 miles away
CURE de Repos Chestnut Hill
2.3 miles away
Sources
- Fiorst (official site), checked October 2026
- Fiorst (official site): Schuylkill Center Schedule, checked October 2026
- The Philadelphia Inquirer: The Schuylkill Center now has a sauna and cold plunge, checked October 2026
We last confirmed Fiorst at the Schuylkill Center is open in October 2026. Spotted something out of date?