There are estimated over two million saunas in Finland

There are estimated over two million saunas in Finland

Ruka Harri Tarvainen

Ruka Harri Tarvainen

Sauna & Wellness in Finland

In Finland you will find the Sauna forms a great part of the traditions and culture of the country.


Sauna and wellness are a lifestyle

With a population of 5.3 million in Finland, the numbers tell all about their meaning and why you identify Finland with saunas. Even inside the Parliament, you will find a sauna.

For the Finns, there are many traditions and practices concerning the sauna experience. The most important ones are to relax, purifying both body and mind. In fact, the word “sauna” is Finnish.


Sauna nearby everywhere

Whether it is an electric sauna in a modern business environment or an old-fashioned wood-burning sauna by a lakeside cottage, a sauna is always nearby, and it`s very easy to rent a cottage.

Sauna & Spa hotels

Sauna & Spa hotels have been steadily growing in popularity in Finland, and many use native treatments and pay particular attention to the role of nature in wellbeing. Treatments usually available include of course saunas, peat wrapping, cleansing rituals, and even dry cupping.

Other more exotic Finnish treatments include reindeer milk facials in Lapland, Nordic Body Scrub with Nordic Sea salt, rolling pin massage or arctic cloudberry peeling.

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