Vist The Best Saunas In Finland

Internationally, saunas are generally only found in luxury spas, but they are so popular in their native country of Finland that practically all houses, hotels, and even apartment buildings have one of their own. These are a few of the most unique public, boutique, and historic saunas you can visit in Finland

Kaurilan Sauna

This is another old, traditional sauna with a rustic aesthetic. However, this one offers a slightly more boutique service. The building dates back to the 19th century, and the steam room still uses a wooden stove. While there are some public slots available, it is best to book a place in this sauna in advance as it can take a while to heat up.

Löyly Sauna Complex

Sauna Ship

The Sauna Ship combines two of Finland’s favourite pastimes— saunas and sailing. The Sauna Ship offers the chance to tour the islands of the Helsinki coastline while relaxing in an on-board sauna. Where else could you get a chance to see the sights in such a way? As well as the sauna, this boat trip can also organise fishing, wine tasting, meals, and barbeques.

Sauna Hermanni

This sauna has been open in Helsinki’s Hermanni district since the 1950’s. Another public sauna, it offers a more laid-back atmosphere, friendly service, and a chance to converse with locals. The outdoor area is used not only for cooling off but also for parties and live music. They also provide snacks such as sausages and potato salad on request and the sauna is also available for private hire.

Rauhalahti Smoke Sauna

A spa and hotel in the central city of Kuopio, the Rauhalahti Smoke Sauna holds the world’s largest smoke sauna as well as a spa, restaurant, and numerous other traditional activities. The more remote countryside location also provides a more naturalistic setting than Helsinki’s saunas. Those travelling in central Finland and looking for a traditional experience, a cultural education, or luxury treatment, add this sauna to your itinerary.

Kesän Floating Sauna

The Kesän Floating Sauna truly provides a unique experience—A sauna on a raft. Run by volunteers on the Gulf of Bothnia that separates Finland and Sweden, this small wooden raft takes visitors for a trip on the Gulf and offers the unique chance of a floating sauna hard to find elsewhere. A rare unisex sauna, it only operates during the summer months.

Historic Rajaportti Sauna

Finland‘s oldest public sauna is located in the city of Tampere. Operating since 1906, it is still heated by a wood-burning stove. While a smaller, more low key sauna, the historical significance alone makes it worth a visit. The sauna block also contains a café which sells cheap drinks and snacks, and a masseuse.

Airisto Spa

In this luxurious spa on the Turku archipelago, Airisto Spa offers a range of both traditional and modern saunas including an underground sauna, an infrared sauna, and a new wood-heated sauna shaped like an igloo. During the winter, there is a chance to cool off with a swim in the frozen ocean, although this should be done with caution.

Ruukin Sauna

Another historic sauna, Ruukin Sauna offers a traditional atmosphere and an opportunity to experience a part of Finnish history Located in the harbor port of Dalsbruk in Southern Finland, local iron workers used the sauna‘s in the early 20th century, and it has since been restored for tourist use. More expensive than some of the other public saunas, the experience and old-fashioned aesthetic are worth it.

A visit to these saunas, or any sauna in Finland, allows a chance to relax, rejuvenate, and take part in a Finnish custom and piece of history.

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