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AUFGUSS

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Episode 2 - Aufguss

Cast - Mikkel Aaland, Christine Rose |Producers - Cassandra Jabola, Gina Leibrecht |  Director - Wolfgang Ettlich 

In regions along the Italian-German border, a very unique tradition has grown. Guide Christine Rose shows Mikkel that a sauna is nothing without a show when it comes to the ritual of Aufguss, an art form that melds cultures and steam bathing traditions. Aufguss uses balls of ice, infused with essential oils upon sauna rocks, and integrates the act of towel waving to enhance the aromatics. But today, it’s more exciting than ever before, with Aufguss Masters putting their own twist on the experience with music, drama, and lighting. Mikkel visits some of the most luxurious spas in the area, learns about ancient Roman bathing influences, and later witnesses some fierce competition for the World Aufguss championship - sweat entertainment at its finest.

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South Tyrol, Italy

Quellenhof Luxury Resort

A 5-star luxury hotel near the Dolomites, offering a range of accommodations, wellness areas, pools, restaurants, and activities like tennis and golf.

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Riscone, South Tyrol, Italy

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A comprehensive wellness and aquatic center offering a diverse indoor swimming pool area, an expansive sauna world, relaxation areas, and Kneipp facilities.

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Lago di Issengo, South Tyrol, Italy

Bergila Essential Oils

Traditional family-run company specializing in the production of high-quality essential oils from local mountain pines and various alpine herbs.

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Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy

Terme Taurine

A large, elaborate ancient Roman bath complex. This archaeological park, built over natural sulfurous springs, offers a fascinating glimpse into Roman luxury with well-preserved structures, mosaics, and a botanical garden.

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Verona, Italy

Aquardens

Expansive thermal spa park in the Valpolicella hills, offering a variety of indoor and outdoor thermal pools, saunas, and wellness treatments.

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Berlin, Germany

Satama Sauna Resort & Spa

Extensive German spa retreat featuring multiple saunas, pools, and wellness treatments, located on the shores of Lake Scharmützelsee near Berlin.

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Aufguss Location Stills

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Perfect Sweat
Production Stills: Aufguss

This book contains production stills and more from the Perfect Sweat Sauna Aufguss episode, shot in Italy and Germany in 2018.  Episodes are based on the book Sweat, by Mikkel Aaland published in 1978.

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