At Papaverhof, on top of the Bob W Hotel, you'll find Stretch & Fold - a studio & café with rooftop terrace, pool and sauna. The place invites you to step out of your routine: start with a yoga session, then head to the outdoor pool, splash or chill at the edge, have a soda or a small meal, and enjoy the rest of the afternoon as if the city were silent for a while.
The pool is the centerpiece on hot days. On the rooftop catches the sunlight almost all day, you can buy a swim pass here for single days or take advantage of membership benefits. For members, the pass is included with some memberships. Note: on busy days, reserving a spot outside is highly recommended.
Besides swimming, there is also the sauna and a warm atmosphere around the restaurant/café. The menu is seasonal: brunch, lunch and dinner. Think toasties, dishes with vegetables, e.g. fermentations, simple plates appropriate for a lazy rooftop day.
The yoga studio offers daily sessions: Vinyasa, Movement, Yin Yang and more. You can choose to come just for yoga or combine everything: yoga + wellness (pool and sauna) + food.
What you feel once you're there: the air, the light, the water. Not one of those stylized wellness resorts, but something more private and accessible. You hear people talking, music in a background, orders at the rooftop bar, the sound of the pool. The view of North from the rooftop is unobstructed: you overlook the harbor and the city - something that takes you into the moment.
"On the rooftop of Stretch & Fold, city sound falls away: here it's all about breath, water & light moments."
Stretch & Fold works well when you're looking for "just a little something different without going overboard." It's not a full spa with luxury all the trimmings, but it is a place where you can just reset yourself. Whether you've been working out, feel like lunch and sun, or just want to swim and relax.