Tag Archive for: Joel Pyykkönen

Experience Tradition: Sipoonjoki Heritage Sauna Is a Must-Visit in Sipoo

Photos: Sipoonjoen Perinnesauna This is something that’s hard to put into words. Sipoonjoen Perinnesauna (eng. Sipoonjoki Heritage Sauna) does exactly what I’ve been hoping to find. It’s a sauna that follows traditions, but is still by no means just a traditional sauna.   The Finnish sauna culture is a massive part of Finnish mental well-being […]

Uusi Sauna – A Modern Neighborhood Sauna in Helsinki’s Jätkäsaari

After a hard days work, our group of three headed to the newest parts of Helsinki, Jätkäsaari, to check out a sauna that boasts having updated the classic neighborhood sauna to the 21st century. Photos (unless otherwise stated): Uusisauna.fi (Sanna Kaesmae) With easy access via public transport, Uusi Sauna (‘New Sauna’ in English) is a […]

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 […]

Bodom 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 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 […]