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Finnish sauna offers a warm welcome for people from all walks of life

In Finland, sauna is not a rare luxury, but a central part of the culture. In fact, did you know that there are more saunas than cars in Finland?

Photo: Sauna from Finland

Social responsibility, inclusivity and equality are key principles that describe the Finnish sauna experience. Everyone can enjoy the relaxing, timeless tradition of the sauna.

Age, social status and background form no barriers in Finnish sauna culture, which is inscribed in Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Saunas actually have a unique way of equalising and uniting people from all walks of life, as titles and professions evaporate away in the steam.

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