Traditions
Roman traditions
The Romans built magnificent bathhouses, called thermae, adorned with marble and mosaics, along with paintings and statues. The baths were a place for wellness, social activities, and relaxation—a natural part of daily life. People gathered here for socializing, discussing politics, and other current topics of the time.
The baths consisted of various pools and rooms with different temperatures. There were also facilities for massage, libraries, rest areas, gardens, and restaurants.
At The Well, we recreate the Roman bathhouse based on Roman traditions but adapted to our times. It is a place where one can experience both physical and mental wellness and social fellowship.
Natural Nudity
The Well is built on continental bathing traditions with natural nudity. Natural nudity means being naked where and when it feels natural, and many find peace and enjoy the freedom in this way—bathing naked.
At The Well, you are not required to bathe naked if you do not wish to. In our pools, it is entirely optional whether you want to bathe with or without swimwear—both are completely acceptable!
The Well maintains high standards of hygiene and health; therefore, swimwear is not allowed in saunas and steam baths. You can use a towel or peshtemal.
Synthetic swimwear traps sweat and creates an environment for bacteria and fungi, which can contaminate the pools and cause unpleasant odors. Therefore, shower naked and rinse off all sweat thoroughly after use.
Being naked in the sauna and steam bath enhances well-being, as the heat reaches all of the skin and sweat can evaporate freely.
Everyone must cover themselves with a towel or bathrobe when moving around the facility. In the Brasserie, you must wear a bathrobe.
The Source of Personal Well-being
The everyday stresses of life find their counterbalance in health and personal well-being. In our quest to live happier and healthier lives, we are constantly seeking new experiences to better care for ourselves—and many find exactly this by regularly visiting The Well, rooted in Roman and continental bathing and spa traditions.
Social connection, the act of being together with others, is even more crucial in our times where many can feel excluded and lonely. Like in the ancient Roman baths, The Well is also a social meeting place. Join in the many rituals and feel the sense of community and closeness you experience.
At The Well, you have time for the truly important things in life. Feel the well-being of warm water embracing and trickling over your skin, the invigoration of a sauna bath, the pleasure of steam baths that soothe, cleanse, and soften the skin. Experience the joy of camaraderie with others, a good massage, a drink at the bar, a light lunch, a romantic dinner, and an overnight stay at the hotel if you wish.