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A birch whisk made from fresh branches placed on the wooden sauna terrace.

Vasta or Vihta? The Fascinating Tradition of Finnish Sauna Whisks

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Imagine yourself in a Finnish sauna. The heat of the steam caresses your skin, and in your hand is a fragrant bundle of birch twigs. But do you call it a “vasta” or a “vihta”? This small linguistic difference is not only part of a larger story about the richness of the Finnish language and […]

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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.

Finnish Sauna Etiquette for International Visitors

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Learn the do’s and don’ts of Finnish sauna culture – this guide helps international visitors enjoy the sauna experience respectfully and with confidence.

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