Everyone in Finland knows: sauna isn’t just a part of life, it’s almost sacred. They’re in apartment buildings and offices. If you're new here, it might seem a bit over the top, until you try it.
But today, we’re not talking about your regular Friday sauna.
We’ve rounded up some of the most unexpected, creative, and just plain wild saunas in Finland. The kind you’ll want to try at least once (and tell your friends abroad about later 😅).
🔥 Sompasauna (Helsinki)
A totally free, community-run sauna by the sea. Three wood-burning saunas, always hot. Bring your own water, and maybe chop some firewood while you're at it.
🔥 Allas Sea Pool (Helsinki)
An urban sauna and sea pool open every day of the year. Swim in the Baltic or float in a warm 27°C pool. Five saunas, sea views, and pure relaxation right in the heart of Helsinki.
🔥 Ice sauna (Joensuu)
A year-round winter swimming and sauna spot in Joensuu. Open daily until 11 PM, with a no-limits “Fiery Hour” every night. Unisex sauna — swimsuits required. Ice-cold dips, hot löyly, and real local vibes.
🔥 SkySauna (Helsinki)
A sauna cabin built inside a Ferris wheel capsule. Heat, city views, and 40 meters in the air. For brave hearts and Instagram photos 😅
🔥 Löyly (Helsinki)
A design-forward seaside sauna and restaurant. Enjoy hot steam, sea dips, and stunning views, then grab a bite on the sunny terrace. Löyly blends architecture, nature, and sauna culture into one unforgettable experience.
🔥 Sauna on a floating dock (Helsinki)
A private seaside sauna experience designed for teams. Wood-fired heat, ocean views, cold dips. Private, peaceful, and something you’ll never forget.
🔥 Gondola Sauna (Ylläs)
Sauna in a ski lift. Stunning views, northern lights, and Finnish magic.
🔥 The sauna bus
Yes, it’s a sauna on wheels. Sauna Bus rolls through the city with a wood-fired sauna onboard + lake stops for a proper cool-off. Strange? Definitely. Unforgettable? Absolutely!
🔥 Snow sauna (Rovaniemi)
A snow sauna made entirely of ice and snow. Part of the Arctic SnowHotel experience, and unlike anything else in the world.
