Project briefing · October 11, 2026

The next bathhouses, one project at a time.

Our first U.S. and European project file follows 36 developments, from urban bathing clubs to thermal resorts and public baths.

By the Sauna News team · Published by SaunaShare, Inc.

Another 4 projects need their current status confirmed. These are counts within our reporting file, not an estimate of the total market. A project listed as announced may already be building; we require evidence before changing its label.

Construction takes different forms

Chicago’s Bathhouse has documented foundation work. Sauna Jungle’s Arlington release describes construction of a neighborhood sauna and plunge venue. In Manchester, Therme’s stated late-2028 target refers to construction completion. Those are different milestones, and each matters when following the next wave of openings.

• Bathhouse Chicago: evidence and opening target →
• Sauna Jungle Arlington: evidence and opening target →
• Therme Manchester: evidence and opening target →

An expansion is not a new venue

Philadelphia’s Bathhouse is operating, while its terrace has a separate early-2027 target. Finland’s Lykynlampi already welcomes bathers and is adding a third experience sauna. Both belong in the development picture, with their additions counted separately from the established business.

Philadelphia terrace · Lykynlampi expansion

The next opening dates to watch

Sauna House advertises November for Summerville. SCHWET’s reported schedule separates October member previews from a November public opening. AIRE’s Los Angeles page now gives winter 2026–27 and says bookings are not yet available. These are operator or reported targets, not guarantees.

Summerville · SCHWET · AIRE Los Angeles

What we are checking next

The questions are specific: has building work begun, which milestone has been reached, when can the public visit, and what will be available on opening day? Where a booking link and an older “coming soon” notice disagree, the record stays marked for confirmation.

Every project page links to the sources behind its status. The tracker also offers a CSV download for readers who want to compare the projects themselves.

SaunaNews is published by SaunaShare, Inc., which also operates SaunaShare and Sauna Marketplace. This file is an editorial selection of documented projects, not a complete census. Methodology and corrections.