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rug-washing in Finland

Washing Rugs is a Beloved Finnish Summer Tradition

Washing rugs at a rug-washing station is a Finnish summer tradition. Learn how locals turn this everyday task into a seasonal ritual.

A dimly lit, traditional Finnish log sauna, with the glow of flames flickering through the stove’s hatch and buckets resting on the benches, surrounded by the wilderness of Patvinsuo National Park.

No Phones, No Books: Why the Finnish Sauna Is the Perfect Spiritual Detox

The Finnish Sauna – a Spiritual Detox? Yes. In Finland, the sauna is much more than a place to warm up or wash. It is practically a sacred moment – a time for calm, quiet, and being present. For many Finns, going to the sauna is one of the most important parts of their weekly […]