GUIDE SpaEXPERT european THE NO.1 MAGAZINE FOR SPA AND WELLNESS KLAFS
Founded more than 80 years ago by Erich Klafs, the KLAFS Group has become a world leader in sauna manufacturing as well as the design of whirlpools, steambaths and heat cabins for the wellness and spa environment. KLAFS’ philosophy is one of uncompromising quality in every project.
TOP TIPS
A simple journey Your heat experience journey should be as simple and intuitive as possible
Educate your staff Ensure your staff are well trained on the many therapeutic benefi ts of heat experiences
Details matter Pay attention to every detail: Before entering a sauna one must take off one’s bathrobe, so ensure hooks are available
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What makes KLAFS unique? The KLAFS group is a world leader in the fi eld of spa and wellness. It is a full-service company for the spa industry. Our large team of experienced interior designers, technicians and project managers can implement even the most ambitious spa projects. Once a spa project is completed, our after-sales
team is there for any enquiries, big or small. With 65 partners all over the world, we guarantee our clients the best possible service while KLAFS also complies with the highest quality standards on the market.
Why are heat experiences important to the spa journey? Heat facilities provide not just a healthy and preventive experience; they are also a unique and impressive journey, with a range of health benefi ts that guests can really feel. The varying hot and cold temperatures strengthen the immune system and it has been shown that people who undertake regular sauna visits suff er signifi cantly less frequently from colds.
What key factors should be considered when installing a heat experience? Most importantly, they need to fi t into the spa concept. With this in mind, we always endeavour to realise our client’s dreams but, equally, be true to ourselves and
our company values. Quality is very important when it comes to heat experiences. However, from a single sauna cabin to an entire spa concept, KLAFS can provide turnkey solutions for every need.
How important are style and design and how do you balance functionality with aesthetics? We believe it’s the successful combination of style and function that creates the perfect spa. A good company is able to create not just a functional spa, but also a stylish and perfectly designed facility.
Which recent projects are you most proud of and why? We’ve been lucky to work on a lot of unique projects, such as the Corinthia Hotel London and The Alpina Gstaad in Switzerland. For each of these spas, the design and concept was unique, and both off ered secluded and supremely indulgent environments.
What new trends have you seen emerging? The biggest trend is a need for deep relaxation. With this in mind, we have developed several innovative, new relaxation loungers that provide a specifi c experience for today’s high-performance society, in order to help guests improve their inner balance.
Spa clients include
Lime Wood Hotel, UK Hotel Eden Roc, Switzerland The Dolder Grand, Switzerland
KLAFS
+49 (0) 791 5010
www.klafs.com
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