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.
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 […]
Photo: Löylykontti On a cold February evening, a small group walks along the shore of Kivenlahti searching for a container building, which is said to hide a sauna and its warmth inside. We park the car in a free parking area near the marina. After walking a few hundred meters, we spot the faintly lit […]
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 […]
Explore the essence of the Finnish family sauna—tradition, togetherness, and relaxation for all generations.
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 […]
Survive Finland’s winter like a local! From dressing in layers to winter driving tips—practical advice for cold weather living.
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 […]
Uusi Sauna / Sanna Kaesmae
