TRADITIONAL FINNISH SAUNAS - AUTHENTIC HEAT

For sauna purists who know the Finnish culture, this is a borderline proper traditional Finnish sauna. It is a dry-heat wooden room originating from Finland, heated to 80–100°C (176–212°F) for relaxation and cleansing, with stone filled sauna heaters..

Finnish saunas use a stove (kiuas) topped with hot stones, fuelled traditionally by wood or increasingly by electricity. Users throw water on the stones to create steam (Löyly), briefly raising humidity in the otherwise low-moisture (around 10%) environment. Saunas are typically lined with softwoods like alder or aspen for their heat resistance and pleasant aroma.

The key phrase is Finnish Sauna since saunas are central to Finnish identity, with over 3 million in Finland for its 5.5 million people and Saturday is traditional sauna day. They're used weekly for social bonding, often nude, and found everywhere from homes to lakesides. Sauna users
start with a shower, sit on towels (higher benches are hotter), add Löyly as desired, stay 5–15 minutes, then cool off with a shower or lake dip; repeat 2–3 cycles. The experience is completed  with a full wash and hydration is important.

It can be argued that Finnish saunas offer distinct advantages over infrared saunas, particularly in scientific backing, authentic experience, and comprehensive health effects. Finnish saunas have decades of robust research supporting benefits like a 63% reduced risk of sudden cardiac death, 50% lower fatal heart disease risk, and 66% decreased dementia risk from frequent use. Studies link them to better cardiovascular function, lower blood pressure, and reduced pneumonia or respiratory disease risks, unlike infrared saunas with more limited evidence.

The sauna experience is more authentic as these provide an immersive Löyly effect from steam over heated stones, allowing humidity control for respiratory support and relaxation in a social, cultural setting. Natural wood construction adds aroma and sensory depth absent in dry infrared rooms.

Higher temperatures (70–110°C) create whole-body thermal stress for deeper sweating, improved circulation, muscle recovery, immune boosts, and stress reduction via endorphins. This intensity supports toxin elimination and mental wellbeing more potently than milder infrared heat (40–60°C).

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Good quality Traditional Finnish sauna ​prices start from £9,000 fully installed and the running costs are typically less than £2 per hour.

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