Artemis

What Is FKK Culture?

FKK stands for Freikörperkultur, which translates literally as "free body culture." It's Germany's long-standing tradition of social nudity, originally rooted in the health and nature movements of the early 20th century. FKK clubs adapted this concept into a commercial model that combines spa and wellness facilities with adult entertainment under one roof.

The format works like this: you pay a flat entry fee that covers access to saunas, pools, steam rooms, a restaurant, and other amenities. You change into a towel or robe at the door. Services with individual workers are a separate transaction, negotiated and paid directly between you and the worker. The club provides the venue; the workers are independent operators.

Artemis

Artemis sits at Halenseestraße 32-36 in Berlin-Halensee, a quiet commercial area near the Kurfürstendamm shopping district. The building is a converted four-story complex that doesn't announce itself from the outside. No neon signs, no flashy entrance. You'd walk past it without noticing.

Inside, the layout covers roughly 3,000 square meters. The ground floor has the reception, changing rooms, and the main bar area. Upper floors contain a swimming pool, multiple sauna rooms, a steam bath, a cinema room, a gym, and a restaurant serving a buffet. Private rooms for services are distributed across the building. The decor aims for upscale spa, not nightclub.

Artemis typically has between 60 and 80 workers present on a busy evening. Weekends draw the largest numbers, both of workers and guests. Weekday afternoons are quieter and some visitors prefer that lower-key atmosphere.

How It Works

You arrive and pay the entry fee at reception. Staff provide a locker key, a towel, and slippers. You change in the locker room and leave your clothes secured. From that point, you're in a towel or robe for the duration of your visit.

The buffet restaurant is included in your entry fee. Food is standard German fare, nothing gourmet, but filling. Non-alcoholic drinks are typically included; alcohol is extra at the bar.

Workers circulate through the common areas. If you're interested, you approach and have a brief conversation. Services and pricing are discussed directly. If you agree on terms, you go to a private room together. Payment goes to the worker, not the club.

There's no pressure to engage with anyone. Plenty of guests spend hours using the sauna, eating, and relaxing without booking any services. The spa facilities are legitimate and well-maintained.

Pricing

Entry fees:

• Standard entry (men): EUR 80-90
• Sunday/Monday reduced entry: EUR 40-50
• Entry includes: all facilities, buffet food, towel, locker, slippers

Services (paid directly to workers):

• 30 minutes: EUR 50-60
• 1 hour: EUR 100-120
• Specific requests may adjust pricing

Additional costs:

• Alcoholic drinks at the bar: EUR 5-10
• Tips for workers are appreciated but not mandatory

The entry fee is a sunk cost whether you use services or not. Some men visit purely for the sauna and social atmosphere, particularly on quieter weekday afternoons.

Safety

Artemis operates as a licensed establishment under German law. Security staff are present at the entrance and inside the building. Cameras cover common areas but not private rooms.

The club enforces its own rules strictly. Aggressive behavior, intoxication, and disrespect toward workers will get you removed. The atmosphere is calm and controlled, closer to a wellness center than a nightclub.

Lockers are secure but don't bring valuables you don't need. Leave excess cash at your hotel. Carry enough for entry, services, and drinks, nothing more.

The Halensee location is a safe commercial area. Getting there and leaving presents no particular concerns at any hour.

Etiquette Rules

FKK clubs have an established code of behavior that regulars know and newcomers should learn quickly:

• Shower before using the pool or sauna. This is non-negotiable in German spa culture
• Sit on your towel. Always place a towel on any surface before sitting. Germans take this seriously everywhere, not just FKK clubs
• Don't stare. The environment is relaxed about nudity. Treating it as a spectacle marks you as an outsider
• Accept rejection gracefully. Workers can decline. Move on without comment
• Keep conversations at normal volume. The atmosphere is lounge, not nightclub
• No phones in common areas. Photography is absolutely prohibited and will get you ejected immediately
• Pay promptly. Settle with the worker before leaving the private room

Best Times

Saturday evenings draw the biggest crowds, both guests and workers. Friday nights are a close second. If you prefer a quieter experience with more individual attention, try a Tuesday or Wednesday evening.

Artemis opens in the afternoon and operates into the late hours. The dinner period, roughly 7 PM to 10 PM, tends to see a natural gathering in the restaurant area. After 10 PM, the atmosphere shifts toward the social and service-oriented side.

Sunday and Monday offer reduced entry fees, which attracts a different crowd. These tend to be regulars who know the routine.

Getting There

The nearest U-Bahn station is Halensee (S-Bahn ring line) or Hohenzollerndamm (U3). From central Berlin, the trip takes 15-25 minutes depending on your starting point. Taxis know the address. There's limited street parking nearby if you're driving, though most visitors use public transport or ride-hailing.

What Not to Do

• Do not take photos or videos anywhere inside the club. Your phone should stay in your locker
• Do not negotiate loudly or argue about prices in common areas
• Do not touch anyone without clear mutual consent
• Do not bring outside food or drinks
• Do not treat workers disrespectfully or pressure them after they've declined
• Do not discuss other guests or share information about who you saw at the club
• Do not arrive heavily intoxicated. Security will turn you away at the door