Sauna Archives

Sauna for everyone: the essence of Helsinki’s sauna culture

A cooling dip in the sea followed by a steaming sauna is the perfect start to a weekend for Finnish Canadian writer and journalist Katja Pantzar. Her book Helsinki by Sauna explores the city’s public saunas and the culture of wellbeing, equality and connection they represent.

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Remote Finnish smoke sauna draws visitors from near and far

Few experiences are as deeply relaxing as a traditional Finnish smoke sauna. This one in eastern Finland has loyal guests that arrive by foot, boat and even seaplane.

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Finnish sauna culture is bringing people together around the world

One of the biggest international wellness trends is the Finnish sauna, which is booming in the US and the UK. How did Finland’s sauna culture become one of the hottest spaces in the world?

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Finnish sauna bathing lowers stress and lifts your mood, studies say

Research suggests that Finnish sauna bathing on a regular basis can benefit everything from heart health to sleep quality.

Arts & culture Travel

In Oulu, northern Finland, cultural events you don’t want to miss

From street festivals to riverside saunas to symphony orchestras, Oulu is making the most out of its year as European Capital of Culture.

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Why are saunas so dear to people in Finland?

Almost every building in Finland has a sauna. Two sauna enthusiasts tell what makes their favourite sauna so special.

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Finnish architect Sami Rintala tells us how saunas got hotter than ever

Inspiration from Finland is prompting a global sauna boom, thanks to architects such as Sami Rintala, whose designs can be found in Japan, Norway, Romania and the UK. He tells us how saunas got so hot.

Life & society Lifestyle

An ode to the joys of Finnish summer cottages

From coastal islands to inland forests, our American reporter explores the quiet joy – and hard work – of Finland’s summer-cottage traditions.

Sauna

Sauna for everyone: the essence of Helsinki’s sauna culture

Remote Finnish smoke sauna draws visitors from near and far

Finnish sauna culture is bringing people together around the world

Finnish sauna bathing lowers stress and lifts your mood, studies say

In Oulu, northern Finland, cultural events you don’t want to miss

Why are saunas so dear to people in Finland?

Finnish architect Sami Rintala tells us how saunas got hotter than ever

An ode to the joys of Finnish summer cottages

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