Bad Sauna

Bad Sauna is a communal sauna and cold-plunge business in Pittsburgh centered on tradition-minded sweat bathing. The experience emphasizes deep heat, cold immersion, rest, and shared ritual, with a focus on simple essentials, clear etiquette, and an unhurried atmosphere. At its core is Pittsburgh’s largest wood-fired sauna, balanced by cold plunges and dedicated lounge space to support the full hot-cold-rest cycle of serious sauna practice. Operating in partnership with Ascend in Point Breeze, Bad Sauna also draws on broader sauna culture through the work of its bath master, Greg, whose writing reflects the traditions and influences that inform the space.