Hen parties are all about having a fantastic, relaxing break that will set you up for the big day. It’s important to fit a bit of pampering into your busy schedule to give you time to relax and unwind, as well as to make time for fun and excitement! Make your hen party one that everyone will remember with a spa day and time for pampering, as well as some great food and a chance to soak up some of the other delights Berlin has to offer.
Indulge in luxury with a therapeutic spa
With amazing views across Berlin Mitte, you can find a place to escape from the busy city at the Cowshed Relax situated in Soho House. While the Cowshed Spa is only open to hotel guests and members, anyone can make use of Cowshed Relax which offers the opportunity to indulge in a range of pampering treatments from facials, massages, manicures and pedicures to use of the sauna and steam room. There is also a spacious Hamam (Turkish bath) with basins, fountains and internal pods, an ideal place to soak your worries away and enjoy some indulgent me-time. This is an ideal place to come with friends to enjoy food, drink, pampering and also indulging in a bit of shopping for those fantastic cowshed therapeutic products. On offer are some “Speedy Treatments” which last 30 minutes (choose from manicure, pedicure, massage or facial) and are ideal for hen parties as they include champagne and cupcakes from only 69 euros per person.
Choose from a vast range of professional massages
The Royal Spa in the heart of Berlin has won several awards for its fantastic range of beauty and spa treatments. With a huge choice of over 15 massages from all over the world, it can transport you and your senses wherever you want to go, from a Bali Royal massage to a Lomi Lomi Hawaiian-style massage. One of the Best Wellness Hotels in the World 2010/2011, here you can enjoy the panoramic sauna which has a temperature of 90 degress, a relaxation zone and steam baths which allow you to detoxify. Situated within The Riverside Hotel Royal it is centrally located on Friedrichstrasse. If you are luck enough to stay at the hotel as a guest, you can enjoy wonderful large suites with great views of the River Spree, and comfortable water beds.
Float your way to relaxation
For the ultimate in relaxing days out, you couldn’t do better than try Berlin’s finest floatation tanks. Tranxx offer a superb floating experience with soothing underwater music and silky smooth water to revitalize and relax you. The water contains highly concentrated brine from Epsom salt which is sourced from the Dead Sea. It has a special energizing effect on your mind, body, and soul making it easy to relax and it will put you into a meditative state, reducing your stress reduction and encouraging the release of endorphins which promote wellbeing. After your floating session you can enjoy a massage. A professional massage team offer a range of treatments from hot stone massage to Ayurvedic full body massage to help you discover inner peace. Take your group into the wellness lounge which provides all you need for a restful experience with a music and hypnotic light show.
Eat well, drink well, live well
Berlin can offer you more than simply a fantastic spa experience. Why not make your dining experience one of the most memorable parts of your trip to Berlin. Book your group into the famous French gourmet Heising restaurant for a meal you will be talking about for a long time to come. The restaurant is decorated like a grand house, with pictures, mirrors and a fire place. Here you will find everything served on fine porcelain with hand painted dinner plates, in beautiful surroundings with round inlaid tables and silver candlesticks. You are sure of a warm welcome from Bernhard Heising and his wife who will treat to you clever classic French cuisine including amuse-bouche and homemade chocolates. Heising is an interesting combination of food and culture, and it is wise to book early as the restaurant itself is quite small and cosy.
Get some fresh air and enjoy nature
If you are looking for something different to do while you are enjoying a trip to Berlin, why not take your friends out for a relaxing day trip to enjoy the outdoors. Look no further than the botanic garden in the western part of Berlin, easily reached by public transport. These wonderful gardens have extensive grounds, ideal for a pleasant wander and a stroll in the beautiful surroundings, with a gift shop and café on hand for when you need a rest and a coffee or to stop for some lunch. There are many large greenhouses to be explored and literally millions of plants and flowers to enjoy, as well as classical concerts held in the greenhouses in the summer.
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