Welcome to Aufguss WM
Home of the World's biggest Sauna Aufguss competitions
AUFGUSS WM
is taking place on 14 – 20 September 2026
in Satama Sauna Resort & Spa, Germany
is taking place on 14 – 20 September 2026
in Satama Sauna Resort & Spa, Germany
MODERN CLASSIC CUP
is taking place on 1 – 4 October 2026
in Farris Bad, Norway
is taking place on 1 – 4 October 2026
in Farris Bad, Norway
Latest update
08/06/2026
Training details for contenders at Satama.
Qualified competitors can book a training session at Satama Sauna Resort & Spa ahead of the 2026 World Championships. Find all the details on available slots, what is included, and how to get in touch in the document below.
Aufguss WM
Where ritual, performance and theatre meet
Show Aufguss is a performance-based sauna ritual that combines traditional heat and scent with storytelling, music, lighting, and choreography. Performed by one or more saunamasters, it turns a classic sauna session into a staged experience where timing, atmosphere, and movement are carefully crafted to guide the audience through an emotional and sensory journey.
Modern Classic Cup
Where tradition
takes the stage
The MODERN CLASSIC CUP is an international sauna competition dedicated to the pure art of classic Aufguss, returning to the foundations of the ritual: music, essential oils, and precise towel technique—without costumes, props, or theatrical effects. National champions and selected finalists perform solo rituals that demonstrate heat control, fragrance composition, rhythm, and atmosphere, all evaluated by a professional jury.
Competing Nations
Over the past decade, AUFGUSS WM has grown into a truly international championship, bringing together countries from across Europe and far beyond. What started as a small group of pioneers has become a continuously expanding family of nations, united by a shared passion for sauna culture and Show Aufguss. Each year, new countries join the competition, enriching the diversity, creativity, and exchange that define Aufguss WM today.
Sponsors
Our sponsors help make this event possible through their financial and in-kind support. Their contribution allows us to organise the event at the level participants and visitors expect, while their presence on site gives guests the opportunity to meet the companies behind the industry, discover their products, and connect directly with them during the event.
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Our members
Our members are an essential part of the Aufguss WM network. Through their contribution they help sustain the organisation year round, and in many countries they also organise or actively support the national competitions that form the foundation of the championship. Their local commitment ensures consistent quality, fair selection of participants, and a strong connection between the international event and the national sauna communities. expanding family of nations, united by a shared passion for sauna culture and Show Aufguss. Each year, new countries join the competition, enriching the diversity, creativity, and exchange that define Aufguss WM today.
Our community
Our community is at the heart of AUFGUSS WM. It connects saunamasters, organizers, partners, and guests from all over the world who share a passion for sauna culture and Show Aufguss. Most of our communication happens on Facebook and Instagram, where we publish the latest news, competition results, important updates, and behind-the-scenes insights. If you want to stay informed and be part of the conversation, these platforms are the best place to follow us.
Docu-series
Behind the Steam
Introducing ‘Behind the Steam,’ the exclusive series brought to you by Aufguss WM, where we take you behind the scenes of the world of sauna mastery!