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.
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 […]
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 […]
