Gothicsauna is a gay sauna in Massagno, right next to Lugano and about 450 metres from the railway station. It is mainly for gay and bisexual men and sits in a villa from the early 1800s, spread over three floors with plenty of stairs. Inside the walls are painted purple and the whirlpool stands raised on tiled steps beside a row of loungers.
There is a Finnish sauna, a Turkish bath, a hydromassage pool, a labyrinth, private cabins with glory holes and a cinema. The bar serves snacks and dishes from a menu, there are lounges with TV and a smoking area. Towels and sandals come with entry, swimwear is not allowed, and phones may only be used at the bar and in the changing room. No membership card is needed, only proof that you are an adult.
One evening a week is a mixed night, open to bisexual guests, women, trans people, crossdressers and couples, and it is the only time clothes are allowed. Once a month there is Fluonight, a late party with dimmed lights, music and coloured wristbands that show who is active, passive or versatile.
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