The white walk-in structure - situated near a busy Vienna intersection - is known as the 'Wellness Skull' and also boasts a bathtub and shower. On either side of the neck, that is.
The eye-catching installation, about 4.5m tall and made of wood and synthetic material, is the brainchild of Dutch artist Joep van Lieshout.
It officially goes on display today as part of an effort by Public Art Vienna to revitalise and enhance urban space around the Austrian capital.
Although the skull-shaped sauna was built to be fully functional, visitors would not be able to try it out or witness steam emanating from its eye sockets - something that happens only when the sauna, which can accommodate eight people, is in use.
Visitors will be able to go inside the sauna every first Saturday of the month or by appointment till March 15.
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