Oriental Bathing Culture

Immerse yourself in a wonderful, mysterious bathing culture native to the ancient Orient. The Arabic word hammam means "heating and bathing" and symbolises relaxation, a sense of comfort and purity. Staying, swimming and chatting in our oriental bathing areas is a unique experience away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Not only does your body cleanse itself, in the hammam the body and spirit are regenerated in mild warmth and gentle light. Pleasant temperature, water, foam, scents and touches create a complex work of art in achieving a sense of comfort.

Woman having hammam treatment at Falkensteiner Hotels

The first step to complete relaxation

After a short stay in the steam bath that will relax you and prepare your skin for the best effect of the hammam treatment, wrapped in a traditional scarf, you come to the bathing area. The hammam treatment begins with the body peeling with use of a special glove bag. Peeling deeply cleanses the skin, stimulates regeneration and the skin becomes visibly softer, cleaner and fresher. Cleansing is followed by a body massage with soap. The result is softer, smoother skin, as well as a feeling of complete relaxation. After rinsing with water that is gently poured from copper vessels over your body, you remain lying on a warm stone for the maximum effect of regeneration of mind and body. After that, we suggest you choose one of our hammam treatments.