Dirty at Swedish spas

Published: 22 Jun 2025

PremiumHygiene deficiencies, pests, meat adulteration and best-before dates that have long passed.

Inspections reveal problems at several Swedish spa facilities.

Among the findings: Mice, ants, mold, thousands of flies, meat and seafood with dangerously high temperatures and a seven-week-old sauce served to guests.

Here is a list of Sweden’s dirtiest spa facilities. The survey shows spas with deficiencies or remarks. Photo: MARKUS CREPINThe basis is inspections carried out in 2023-2025. Photo: SkistarAt the bottom of the article are the facilities that have no deficiencies or only received minor remarks. Photo: Robin Lundin

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