Heat. Cold. Move. Recover.
Somerset West's meeting place for recovery, connection, and wellbeing.
Heat. Cold. Move. Recover.
Somerset West's meeting place for recovery, connection, and wellbeing.
Contrast Wellness
We bring together sauna, cold plunge, movement, and guided breathwork to help people slow down, recover, and reconnect.
Traditional Sauna
Cold Plunge
Infrared Heat Studio
Flexible access
Choose What Works for You
Sessions at Fjord are designed to fit seamlessly into everyday life, with flexible access through single sessions or memberships to suit your routine. Step into a 45-minute wellness session whenever you need to reset, recover, or recharge.
Single sessions
Perfect for trying Fjord or dropping in whenever you need to reset. Book a single sauna, cold plunge, stretch & mobility class, or guided breathwork session with no commitment.
Multiple sessions
Purchase a 5-session or 10-session pack and enjoy the flexibility to visit on your own schedule while saving compared to individual bookings.
Membership
Our best-value option for regular visitors, with flexible monthly access, exclusive member benefits, and a simple way to make recovery part of your routine.
Sessions at Fjord
The Fjord Rhythm
Sauna and cold plunge to recharge. Move with purpose through strength and mobility.
Reconnect with guided breathwork.
HEAT
85–95°C: Deep, restorative heat to promote circulation, support recovery, reduce stress, and create space to unwind and recharge.
cOLD
4–10°C: Refresh with a cold plunge that supports recovery, reduces inflammation, resets the nervous system, and leaves you feeling energised and renewed.
mOVE
Infrared-heated classes designed to build strength and mobility, helping you move better, feel stronger, and reconnect with your body.
BREATHE
Slow down and recharge through guided breathwork.
CONNECT
Share the experience and find your place at Fjord.
EXCLUSIVE GATHERINGS
Host an Event
Private wellness experiences for teams, friends, and celebrations
Chat to us about booking the entire space for your next team build, birthday celebration, post-party reset, or bespoke corporate wellness experience.
our prices
Simple, Flexible Prices
An overview of our sessions, passes, and memberships.
Single Session
R170 : 30-min Sauna
R170 : 30-min Cold Plunge
R280 : 45-min Sauna & Cold Plunge
R200 : 60-min Stretch & Mobility Class
R290 : 60-min Guided Breathwork Class
Multiple Sessions
R990 : 5 x Sauna and Cold Plunge Sessions
R1900 : 10 x Sauna and Cold Plunge Sessions
Membership
R650 : 4 x Sauna and Cold Plunge Sessions p/m
R1240 : 8 x Sauna and Cold Plunge Sessions p/m
R2450 : Unlimited Sauna, Cold Plunge & Stretch Classes.
NB: All memberships are billed via monthly debit order and require two calendar months' written notice for cancellation.
Contrast Therapy
Benefits
Why People Keep Coming Back
Muscle Recovery
Cold plunges help reduce inflammation and muscle soreness after exercise, improving recovery and performance within 24 hours. Pairing it with sauna therapy boosts circulation, delivering oxygen-rich blood to muscles and easing pain and swelling.
Detoxification
Cold water therapy and sauna use support the body’s natural detox processes. Cold plunging boosts metabolism, while sauna sessions promote sweating—helping flush out toxins, heavy metals, and impurities for improved overall health.
Cell Longevity
Cold plunges and sauna therapy work together to support healthy ageing at a cellular level. Cold exposure may boost cell longevity, reduce inflammation, and improve skin tone by stimulating collagen and balancing oil production. Saunas activate heat shock proteins and enhance collagen and elastin production, promoting skin firmness and a radiant, refreshed complexion.
Mental Health
Cold water immersion triggers a significant boost in mood-enhancing chemicals—raising dopamine by up to 250% and noradrenaline by 530%—while also improving the brain’s response to stress. Sauna sessions complement this by lowering cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone. Together, they promote a calm, uplifted state often described as the “totonou” effect: a deep sense of clarity, balance, and well-being.
Immune Support
Brief cold water exposure (30–90 seconds) combined with regular exercise has been shown to reduce sick days by strengthening the immune response. Consistent sauna use—at least 15 minutes, three times a week—can boost white blood cell production and heat shock proteins, enhancing the body’s ability to fight off illness.
Metabolic Boost
Cold plunges can boost metabolism by up to 350%, stimulating brown fat production and supporting better blood sugar regulation. Regular cold exposure also helps the body adapt to burn more calories over time. Similarly, sauna use promotes thermogenesis—raising the core temperature, which triggers the body to work harder to cool down, increasing calorie burn and supporting metabolic health.
Get in touch
chill@fjordplunge.co.za
Lourensford Wine Estate
Somerset West,