Our Saunas
The sauna is an iconic and integral part of Finnish culture. It is listed by Unesco as an Intangible Cultural Heratige of Humanity. Traditionally, the sauna is considered a mystical, sacred place where people can cleanse their bodies and minds and embrace a sense of inner peace. It is the ultimate well-being experience and a perfect way to finish off your day!
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Our lakeside saunas are available in the evening from 16:00 onwards and bookings can be made either online or on-site. We have two different saunas: a wood-fired floating sauna, "Mustikka", and our older sauna, "Puolukka". The sauna complex includes winter swimming areas, changing rooms, washrooms with wcs and showers, as well as the actual sauna hot rooms. In addition, when you have finished with the sauna bathing, there's a lounge to relax in, which has a large natural stone fireplace, sofa, kitchenette and table.
Do you dare to take the plunge and try out winter swimming?! Going for a dip is a great way to cool off while having your sauna - it's quite an adrenalin rush so it gives you a natural high! The Mustikka sauna has steps down into a deep, black swimming hole while the Puolukka sauna has a path to the lakeside where there's a bench and a shallow swimming area by the sandy shore.
The
Mustikka
Sauna
The Mustikka sauna is equipped with a wood-fired stove and is built on a floating platform, looking out towards the sunset. This log sauna has it all - a large window in the hot room offering views directly over our beautiful lake scenery (with northern lights if you're lucky), a heated path to the swimming hole in the ice, as well as the use of all the other sauna facilities.
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Private hire for 90 minute session:​
50€/person, including towels and a soft drink, winter swimming, changing rooms, showers & wc, kitchenette with a fridge and stove, and use of after-sauna lounge for up to 30 mins.
Maximum 6 people/session​
Extra towel: 5€/person
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There are two slots per evening: 16:00-17:30 and 18:00-19:30. The 18:00-19:30 slot is reserved exclusively for guests staying in our log cabins, however, they can also book the 16:00-17:30 slot. Book online to secure a chance to try out this truely Finnish experience.
The
Puolukka
Sauna
The Puolukka sauna is in the same building as the after-sauna lounge, as well as the changing rooms and washrooms (with showers and wc). This sauna is more suitable for families with young children. It has a short path down to the swimming area, which is in shallow water by the beach, and is situated on the shore of the lake looking out towards the sunset.​​
Private hire for 50 minute session:​
20€/adult and 10€/child, including towels and a soft drink, winter swimming, changing room, showers & wc, after-sauna lounge and kitchenette
Maximum 6 people/session​
Extra towel: 5€/person
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There are four slots per evening: 16:00-16:50,
17:00-17:50, 18:00-18:50 and 19:00-19:50.​
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Bookable on-site only at reception or
by phone at least 2 hrs in advance.
How to use the sauna
Please arrive at our reception 15 minutes before the start of the sauna. Here you will be given instructions and advice on how to make the most of your sauna experience. Then proceed along the path on the left-hand side of the lake to the saunas and make your way up to the red building to entrance #2, where you'll find a changing room.
If you have booked the Mustikka Sauna, you should change into your bathrobe and slippers (or wrap a towel around you and keep your socks on), then make your way back down to the black building on the lake shore, where you'll find a second smaller changing room and the hot room.
If you have booked the Puolukka Sauna, go from the changing room into the wash room, where you should take a shower to wash off any make-up or hair lotions before going into the hot room next to the showers.
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Once in the hot rooms of either sauna, sit on the top bench for a few minutes, relax and let the heat penetrate through your body. "Löyly" is at the heart of the experience - it is the "spirit" - the steam that is released by throwing small amounts of water every few minutes onto the stack of heated stones on top of the stove. When you feel the need to cool off, step outside, and if you feel brave enough, take a refreshing dip in the lake. Return to the hot room and again, let the heat work its wonders. Then step outside again and take another dip in the lake. The change of temperature gives you a natural high, and you'll experience a feeling of gentle euphoria. Continue in the same way, back and forth, a few times.
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If you are in the Puolukka sauna, you can simply take a shower, gradually turning the water cooler and cooler, if you don't fancy going out for a swim. ​When you're done, have a final shower, and then relax for a while by the fire in the lounge.
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For those in the Mustikka sauna, please add a couple of logs to the stove in the hot room now and then, to keep a small fire going. When you're done with the hot room, please make your way back up to the changing room again in entrance #2 and have a shower. Finish off with a few minutes to relax in the lounge.
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Remember to hydrate yourselves with a drink of fresh spring water from the tap in the lounge or some pre-prepared berry juice.
Now you should feel truely rejuvenated!