Is there anything more Finnish than doing a sauna crawl? No, there isn't. If you're going in winter, make sure to bring warm winter clothes for traveling between the saunas in the city (and maybe a warm drink). Helsinki is teeming with amazing saunas, so the choices are endless!
Helsinki - Sauna- saw2th - Helsinki, Finland
While this blue glassed Ferris wheel may just look like a ride, it actually serves as a sky-high sauna wheel! They offer different experiences to cater to every kind of guest, including a VIP experience, a champagne bar, group parties, and of course the original sauna experience. Sit back and relax as you are lifted up 40 meters in the air in the coziest steaming sauna you'll ever try out. It's a truly unique experience!
Enjoying the Scenery- SkySauna - Helsinki, Finland
Travel outside the center of the historic area, and you'll find the oldest sauna in the city- Lahteen! It's in the beautiful Tools district and offers guests both a public sauna experience or a reserved private sauna. They even have a few cafes on the grounds that serve hot coffee and warm food to enjoy with views of the lake.
Lapinlahti - Jaakko Lehtinen - Helsinki, Finland
If you're willing to go out of the way, this sauna is completely worth the detour. Housed inside a 19th-century log cabin, Kaurilan is truly a step back in time. The easiest way to get there is to take tram 4 or one of the daily busses. Connect with nature in the Finnish woodlands at this clothing-optional sauna and pick up some of their beautifully made products from the sauna shop while you're there. They offer public or a private sauna, so pick whichever one suits you. Guests are also free to bring in their own snacks and drinks!
Path in the Forest- Janne Räkköläinen - Suomi, Finland
Still, feeling adventurous? Head back into the city and take a ferry to the tiny island of Lonna. There is a restaurant, coffee shop, and bar on-site, so just enjoy seeing the island and don't worry about packing anything other than warm clothes and a good taste for relaxation. The sauna there is made from environmentally conscious materials and pays tribute to the Finnish wilderness with its natural architecture. Celebrating the sacredness of Finland's sauna heritage, this place keeps it as simple and elegant as possible.
Helsinki Finland - Ninara - Lonna Island, Helsinki, Finland
Back on the mainland, Loyly is another great place to visit. There are three saunas, a roaring fire, good wine, a modern restaurant, and even optional birch branch whipping treatments! With an eco-design, this seaside sauna is not only relaxing but is stunningly photogenic as well. Take in the views, enjoy a drink, and take good long steam in one of their saunas.
4Y1A8075 Helsinki - Ninara- Helsinki, Finland
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