Finland offers countless nature destinations where you can experience an authentic Finnish sauna. You’ll find saunas deep in the wilderness as well as in green areas close to cities. At the end of this article, we list nature saunas our team members have personally enjoyed around the country. There are many more, of course — […]
Experience the soothing warmth of traditional smoke saunas, embrace Karelia’s pristine nature, and discover local history at Hugon Cottages in Rautjärvi—just a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Helsinki.
Discover Aulanko in Hämeenlinna, the hometown of Jean Sibelius. Explore snowy trails, majestic landmarks, and serene winter beauty, capped with an ice swimming experience!
Although it might sound extreme, plunging into an icy lake is more than a thrill—it’s a way to unwind and reset. In the icy embrace of winter waters, daily worries fade, and inner peace emerges. Here’s a step-by-step guide to what this unique experience feels like. 1. A Warm Start in the Dressing Room The […]
Finns have a strong connection to nature, and winter swimming – known in Finnish as avanto or avantouinti – is a prime example of it. This pastime combines the wintry outdoors, fresh air, and Finland’s deep-rooted sauna culture, which for many Finns is an essential part of everyday life. In principle, winter swimming can suit […]
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 […]
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 […]
There is only one way to describe it: it feels cold, at first, but then after you’re getting warmer you realize it becomes the thing you’ve been missing your whole life. After ten hour drive we finally reach our destination at the edge of the Pallas-Yllästunturi national park. The latter hours of driving were battling […]
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