Finnish Family Sauna – A Cherished Tradition Across Generations
Explore the essence of the Finnish family sauna—tradition, togetherness, and relaxation for all generations.
The Best Public Saunas in Helsinki
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is home to some of the finest public saunas in the country. For many Finns, the Finnish sauna is a way of life, offering relaxation, socializing, and a deep connection with nature. But what makes a public sauna truly great? In our opinion, the best public saunas seamlessly combine several […]
Candlelit Swimming and Cold Shock – Testing Helsinki’s Allas Sea Pool
Photos: Allas Sea Pool Located next to Helsinki’s Market Square, Allas Sea Pool offers a unique combination of saunas, swimming pools, and sea views. Tested on a November evening, this sauna complex surprises with its warm pool, gentle steam, and atmospheric candlelit swimming – not to mention the invigorating cold shock provided by the five-degree […]
Laguuni Keilaniemi – A Floating Sauna by the Shores of Espoo
Photos: Laguuni/Tomi Tähti Keilaniemi in Espoo is known among locals as a marine business hub, home to many large companies. The maritime cityscape on a dim winter evening, with the glow of the fireplace, creates a foggy bubble right in the heart of the urban environment. Arrival is easy. Traveling by metro from Helsinki’s Central […]
Antti Rastivo / Bodom BarBodom Bar & Sauna – A Must-Visit Destination for Fans of Finnish Heavy Metal
Enjoy Finnish heavy metal culture at Bodom Bar & Sauna—where music, beer, steam and atmosphere collide in this unique fan destination.
Sauna HermanniSauna Hermanni: An Authentic and Heartfelt Piece of Finnish Sauna Tradition in Vallila
Located in between Helsinki’s Vallila and Hermanni districts, Sauna Hermanni offers its visitors an authentic and heartfelt sauna experience that combines respect for Finnish sauna traditions with a sense of community and atmosphere. The sauna has been a part of the city’s sauna scene since 1953, and its history is clearly visible in the seating […]
Antti Huttunen Explores the Depths of Sauna – A Journey into the World of Saunas with a Passionate Enthusiast
Antti Huttunen, the founder of Finland Naturally, is a dedicated sauna enthusiast who has experienced over 179 saunas across the globe. Join him as he delves into the rituals, tranquility, and diversity of sauna culture, revealing the essence of this cherished Finnish tradition. 179 Saunas and Counting “I have certainly bathed in at least 179 […]
A Temple of Steam at the Edge of Two Worlds: Finding Peace in Helsinki’s Kulttuurisauna, Cultural Sauna
Life is like a tree. Beneath the surface are the roots, the past, all the paths that lead to this moment and make it exactly as we experience it. This moment is the solid, sturdy trunk, and the future is the crown branching into limbs, where every branch, every leaf is one possible future. Going […]
Saana – A Smoke Sauna and Spa Experience on the Shores of Lake Kallavesi
In the summer of 2019, a tourism center called Saana was opened in the heart of Savo region, on the shores of Lake Kallavesi. At its heart are a spa and a sauna – or actually two saunas. One inside and another, the crown jewel of the place, a smoke sauna found outside, which has […]
The Language of Löyly: Finnish Sauna ABC for Travelers
Master the language of löyly—an ABC guide to Finnish sauna terms for travelers. Speak like a local and enhance your sauna experience.
