How can we lure people down to the Danube in winter? We should have a sauna on the riverbank! This idea launched the design of the Valyo Mobile Sauna in 2013. The legendary Valyo Bus, which operated as a cultural buffet and mobile literary centre in the summer, awaited sauna‑goers for six winters…
Between 2014 and 2019, every January and February, the uniquely shaped Steyr minibus appeared at new Danube‑side locations, thoroughly heated to provide a one‑of‑a‑kind winter Danube experience.
In the wood‑fired mini‑sauna with panorama windows, 5–6 people could enjoy the warmth and the beautiful view at the same time, and refresh themselves with a soda‑water shower. With their donations, sauna users supported Valyo’s initiatives and the development of the Danube riverbank.
In 2019, the Valyo Bus, together with the sauna, moved to Bratislava, where it will help the reconstruction of an old bath building.
2018-2019:
Valyo Kikötő (Hajóállomás u. 1., south of the Rákóczi Bridge)2017:
Sztehlo Gábor embankment, next to Batthyány Square
2017:
Sztehlo Gábor rkp., next to Batthyány tér
2016:
Gellért Hill, Citadella
2015:
Gellért Square
Margaret Bridge, Buda bridgehead
Saint Stephen Park
Chain Bridge, Buda bridgehead
2014:
Chain Bridge, Buda bridgehead, the parking lot opposite the funicular
Margaret Bridge, Buda bridgehead, the parking lot at the foot of the bridge
Óbuda, the area under the Northern Connecting Railway Bridge
Újpest Rail Bridge
Valyo Part / Chain Bridge, Pest bridgehead, northern side
