Tag Archive for: vihta

What You’ll Find in a Finnish Sauna: A Simple Introduction

Curious about what awaits inside a real sauna? This beginner‑friendly guide shows you what you’ll find in an authentic Finnish sauna.

A bright sauna with wooden walls and benches, featuring a centrally placed stove protected by railings.

The Language of Löyly: Finnish Sauna ABC for Travelers

Master the language of löyly—an ABC guide to Finnish sauna terms for travelers. Speak like a local and enhance your sauna experience.

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

Vasta or Vihta? The Fascinating Tradition of Finnish Sauna Whisks

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 […]

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

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