competition
18. – 21.03.26
2026 Aufguss Freestyle Masters

women’s and men’s winners

and the winner is…

1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE Barbora Brožová Denisa Vinčálková 3RD PLACE Kateřina Kumprechtová

1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE Mattia Fortunati Rossi David Zatočil 3RD PLACE Hendrik Bißlich

Visit Website final 17. – 20.03.27 The qualifying rounds for the finals will take place at four different thermal spas across Europe. At each location, the best sauna masters will qualify for the finals at the Kristall Therme Kochel am See. In addition to the “Herzogstand” competition sauna, the spa offers plenty to see, including panoramic views of the Alps and a wide range of wellness treatments. Our Herzogstand sauna is the venue for the finals. The sauna can accommodate 300 guests and offers the ideal setting: a view of the lake and the Herzogstand—Kochel’s “local mountain.” The sauna’s unique feature is the two illuminated stoves in the center. The benches are arranged so that guests sit around the stoves and have a direct view of the sauna attendants performing the “Aufguss” competition, as well as the panoramic view in the background, made possible by the large floor-to-ceiling windows. Kochel am See
12 COMPETITION INFUSIONS

daily

KRISTALL THERME

Kochel am See

300 GUESTS

per infusion

participants women

participants women

Barbora Brožová Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Hiba
Age 25
Misaki Takada Favorite sauna temperature 60-70°C
Favorite sauna aroma Litsea
Age 25
Jana Zoufalíková Favorite sauna temperature 60-70°C
Favorite sauna aroma Ho wood
Age 23
Jade Coulombe Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Clove
Age 29
Barbora Brožová Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Hiba
Age 25
Misaki Takada Favorite sauna temperature 60-70°C
Favorite sauna aroma Litsea
Age 25
Jana Zoufalíková Favorite sauna temperature 60-70°C
Favorite sauna aroma Ho wood
Age 23
Jade Coulombe Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Clove
Age 29
Kateřina Kumprechtová Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Clementine
Age 21
Zuzana Špaková Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Larch
Age 20
Denisa Vinčálková Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Cedrat with lavender
Age 29
Dominika Szołtysek Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Lavender with peppermint
Age 28
Kateřina Kumprechtová Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Clementine
Age 21
Zuzana Špaková Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Larch
Age 20
Denisa Vinčálková Favorite sauna aroma 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Cedrat with lavender
Age 29
Dominika Szołtysek Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Lavender with peppermint
Age 28
Sandrine Bastille Favourite sauna temperature 80–90°C
Favourite sauna aroma Cinnamon
Age 27
Stefanie Pletz Favourite sauna temperature 80–90°C
Favourite sauna aroma Litzea
Age 34
Sandrine Bastille Favourite sauna temperature 80–90°C
Favourite sauna aroma Cinnamon
Age 27
Stefanie Pletz Favourite sauna temperature 80–90°C
Favourite sauna aroma Litzea
Age 34

participants men

participants men

Mark Baďura Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Larch
Age 26
David Zatočil Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Magnolia
Age 24
Darnell Memed Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Ylang Ylang
Age 23
Maciej Skalany Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Siberian fir
Age 26
Mark Baďura Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Larch
Age 26
Darnell Memed Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Ylang, Ylang
Age 23
David Zatočil Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Magnolia
Age 24
Maciej Skalany Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Siberian fir
Age 26
Mattia Fortunati Rossi Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Chamomile
Age 27
Hendrik Bißlich Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Magnolia
Age 28
Arek Dan Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Scotch pine
Age 21
Vladimír Matoušek Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Cadetar
Age 25
Mattia Fortunati Rossi Favorite sauna temperature 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Chamomile
Age 27
Arek Dan Favorite sauna aroma 70-80°C
Favorite sauna aroma Scotch pine
Age 21
Hendrik Bißlich Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Magnolia
Age 28
Vladimír Matoušek Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Cadetar
Age 25
Kamil Nakonieczny Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Green mandarin
Age 28
Dominik Pomorin Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Chamomile
Age 27
Kamil Nakonieczny Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Green mandarin
Age 28
Dominik Pomorin Favorite sauna temperature 80-90°C
Favorite sauna aroma Chamomile
Age 27

Top performers Unique Infusions Since 2017, we have been searching for the best freestyle infusion master worldwide at the "Masters Freestyle Aufguss." In the final, held at the Kristall Therme Kochel am See, 20 stars of the infusion scene (ten women and ten men) compete for the coveted Kristall Trophy. Competition of Sauna Masters Spectacular waving techniques, dance choreographies, and a lot of passion for a unique infusion performance are always included. At the "Masters Freestyle Aufguss," the focus is not only on the competition but also on the development of techniques, learning from each other, and inspiration through exchange with other infusion masters. Unlimited Creativity Each competition infusion lasts 15 minutes and consists of 4 rounds. In the first two rounds, each sauna master chooses a song to which both must perform. In the 3rd round, the two must cooperate. Before the infusion, they have some preparation time to choose a song together and create a choreography. The 4th round is the final battle: here, it’s all or nothing. Both must freestyle to music they do not know. Breathtaking acrobatics at over 80°C make the "Masters Freestyle Aufguss" a unique extreme sports event.

1. place 1500€ 3. place 500€ 2. place 1000€

FAQs

No. In general, you only need an admission ticket. However, a day reservation guarantees entry to the spa, even if temporary admission is suspended due to overcrowding.

Usually not. In most cases, admission is only suspended for a few hours until the situation has calmed down. We will announce the reopening on our social media channels (Facebook and Instagram).

No, a day reservation does not guarantee a place in a competition aufguss. Please visit our info point on the day of your visit for more information. However, a day reservation guarantees entry to the spa, even if temporary admission is suspended due to overcrowding.

With your admission ticket, you will receive aufguss tokens. These tokens can be exchanged for time slot tickets at the info point. There, you can choose your preferred competition aufguss of the day and receive a time slot ticket with guaranteed participation.

With a day ticket, you will receive two aufguss tokens*.
With a 4-hour or 2-hour ticket, you will receive one aufguss token*.

For competition sauna infusions in the Herzogstand Sauna, you need a time slot ticket. No time slot ticket is required for the show sauna infusions. For more information, please visit our info point on the day of your visit.
*While supplies last.

For competition sauna infusions, seats are first allocated to guests with a valid time slot ticket.
If any seats remain available afterward, they will be offered to guests without a time slot ticket.
This means that with a bit of luck – and by arriving early – you may still be able to take part in a competition sauna session even without a time slot ticket.

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