Wood-fired saunas on the coast

Helsinki, Finland

A wood-fired sauna boat moored at the Mustikkamaa marina in Helsinki, run by Saunalautta.fi alongside its smaller m/s Sauna.

Helsinki, Finland

Three wood-fired saunas on the sea at Länsiulapanniemi in Lauttasaari, run by the Helsinki police summer home association but open to anyone.

Helsinki, Finland

Two traditional smoke saunas on the northern tip of Vasikkasaari, with the Helsinki skyline across the water.

Helsinki, Finland

The City of Helsinki's wood-heated shore sauna sits on the south side of Länsi-Pihlajasaari, a ten-minute water bus from Merisatama or Ruoholahti.

Helsinki, Finland

A wood-heated sauna raft moored at Taivallahti in Töölö, with a roof terrace, a shower and room for ten on the benches.

Malmö, Sweden

An open-air bathhouse on a pier reaching into the Öresund, in operation since 1898 and known locally as 'Ribban'.

Malmö, Sweden

Sibbarps kallbadhus sits on the Öresund shore at Limhamn, with ladders from its deck into the sea.

Malmö, Sweden

A wood-fired sauna set up by the water at Västra Hamnen in Malmö, running as a seasonal pop-up.

Blåvand, Denmark

Blåvand Kurbad & Wellness spreads saunas, steam baths and pools across 1,200 square metres at Hvidbjerg Strand.

Blåvand, Denmark

A wood-fired sauna trailer that stands at Blåvand beach, on the car park by the waffle house.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

A mobile wood-fired barrel sauna on Aberdeen's Fittie beachfront, leaning into ritual: vihtas, aromatic steam, herbal teas and brownies between rounds.

Applecross, United Kingdom

Applecross Sauna is a dedicated sauna experience set by the Scottish coast, offering both communal and private sessions with panoramic sea views.

Auckland, New Zealand

A Baltic-pine sauna with a log stove, on the Murrays Bay waterfront beside the sailing club on Auckland's North Shore.

Barretta, Australia

Kuuma is a wood-fired sauna on a boat that leaves Margate Marina, twenty minutes south of Hobart.

Bigton, United Kingdom

Scotland's first mobile wood-fired sauna, most often stationed above the tombolo at St Ninian's Beach in south Shetland.

Bleket, Sweden

Blekets Bastu is a wood-fired sauna by the harbour in Bleket, on the island of Tjörn.

Bude, United Kingdom

Wood-fired beach sauna perched on Crooklets Beach with a panoramic window overlooking the Atlantic.

Burghead, United Kingdom

Orka Sauna sits on Station Road at Burghead, on the Moray Firth.

Burgsvik, Sweden

Burgsviks Havsbastu is a wood-fired sauna on the harbour at Burgsvik, on southern Gotland.

Carlingford, Ireland

Wood-fired sauna at Carlingford Marina on the lough, with the Cooley Mountains behind.

Cellardyke, United Kingdom

A sauna set beside the recently restored Cellardyke Tidal Pool in the East Neuk of Fife, looking east across the Firth of Forth to the Isle of May.

Christchurch, New Zealand

A wood-fired mobile sauna built by a Christchurch couple, based at the Sumner Community Hub a short walk from the beach.

Copenhagen, Denmark

A wood-fired sauna and hot-tub garden on the Refshaleøen waterfront, where you stoke the fire yourself.

Cowes, Australia

Phillip Island Sauna runs a wood-fired sauna for up to ten on the Cowes Jetty, with the sea a few steps away for a dip between rounds.

Cromarty, United Kingdom

Cromarty Community Sauna is a mobile, community-run sauna that relocates monthly along the Cromarty coast.

Cullen, United Kingdom

A wood-fired barrel sauna on Cullen Beach looking over the Moray Firth, sitting six to eight.

Dublin, Ireland

3 handcrafted wood-fired saunas, the Barrel, the Box and the Snug, right beside Tower Bay Beach in Portrane, north Dublin.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

A single wood-fired barrel sauna for 8 on the Portobello Beach promenade, with the North Sea a few steps away.

Elie, United Kingdom

An indoor sauna with heat-tempered glass set above the dunes at Elie Harbour, looking out across Elie Bay.

Erslev, Denmark

Gullerup Saunaen is a wood-fired barrel sauna on the shore at Gullerup Strand, on the north coast of Mors.

Findhorn, United Kingdom

A wood-fired sauna in a vintage horse box, parked in the East Beach car park at Findhorn.

Gällnöby, Sweden

A wood-fired sauna on a raft moored off Gällnö in the Stockholm archipelago.

Gisborne, New Zealand

A wood-fired sauna looking out over Tatapouri Bay, north of Gisborne, run as the Tairāwhiti branch of The Sauna Project.

Gothenburg, Sweden

Hovås Kallbadhus has been a bathing place on Askimsviken since 1906, south of central Gothenburg.

Greymouth, New Zealand

An eight-seat wood-fired sauna set at the beach at Cobden, on the north side of the Grey River mouth in Greymouth.

Hals, Denmark

A wood-fired sauna sits on the mole at Hou, run by the village association Fantastiske Hou.

Higashiizu, Japan

Atagawa Sauna Koya Fuminaya is a small guesthouse in Higashiizu, built around a wood-fired sauna.

Hönö, Sweden

Långholmens Bastubad sits on a small island in Gothenburg's northern archipelago, minutes by boat from Hönö Klåva.

Hopeman, United Kingdom

Fyrhùs is a wild sauna set in the dunes near Hopeman Beach in Morayshire, Scotland.

Ichinomiya, Japan

HERMiT ichinomiya is a bamboo-forest glamping site in Chiba, taken over by one group, a five-minute walk from the beach.

Inverkip, United Kingdom

Wood-fired saunas at Lunderston Bay on the Firth of Clyde, positioned for the sea plunge between rounds.

Isle of Barra, United Kingdom

Hebridean Saunas is a mobile wood-fired sauna operating seasonally on the Isle of Barra and Vatersay in Scotland.

Isle of Bute, United Kingdom

Caladh is a mobile wood-fired sauna on the quay at Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute.

Isle of Mull, United Kingdom

A wood-fired sauna that rotates between Mull's piers and bays: Salen, Tobermory, Fidden, Portnangael.

Isle of Skye, United Kingdom

Sál Sauna is a wood-fired barrel sauna on Ord beach, in the south of Skye.

Kaikōura, New Zealand

The Kaikōura branch of The Sauna Project: a wood-fired mobile sauna set up on the beachfront.

Killiney, Ireland

A wood-fired sauna right on Killiney Beach beside Fred & Nancy's cottage, with the Irish Sea as the cold plunge.

Kingsbarns, United Kingdom

A twelve-person traditional Finnish sauna that rotates between Kingsbarns, St Andrews, Elie, Eden Springs and Forbes of Kingennie on the East Coast.

Klövedal, Sweden

Svettpärlan is a sauna raft moored in Ängeviken harbour on Tjörn, run by the local bathing and sauna association.

Lochwinnoch, United Kingdom

A wood-fired mobile sauna based in southwest Scotland, operating at rotating locations near Lochwinnoch and Prestwick.

Lower Hutt, New Zealand

A wood-fired sauna on wheels at Robinson Bay in Eastbourne, on Wellington Harbour's eastern shore.

Lower Largo, United Kingdom

Largo Castaway is a seaside wood-fired sauna on the Scottish coast near Leven, positioned to overlook Largo Bay.

Luleå, Sweden

Bastuflotten Luleå is a wood-fired sauna on a floating platform moored in Norra Hamn.

Monifieth, United Kingdom

A wood-fired sauna on Monifieth sands where guests stoke the fire themselves.

Nämdö, Sweden

Skärgårdsstiftelsen runs this wood-fired sauna on Nämdö and keeps it open to the public.

Norrtälje, Sweden

Norrtälje Bastuflotte is a wood-fired sauna raft moored at Kärleksudden, close to the centre of Norrtälje.

North Berwick, United Kingdom

A clifftop sauna at Canty Bay near North Berwick, above Quarrel Sands, with views across the Firth of Forth.

Öckerö, Sweden

A wood-fired sauna on Öckerö in the Gothenburg archipelago, set a few steps from the bathing place.

Odda, Norway

A wood-fired floating sauna on the Hardangerfjord at Odda, with panoramic windows onto the water and cliffs.

Orewa, New Zealand

Sauna Collective parks a two-room wood-fired sauna trailer at the northern end of Orewa Beach Holiday Park, right on the sand.

Örnsköldsvik, Sweden

Örnsköldsvik kommun keeps a sauna building at Fjälludden, a natural harbour on Bäckfjärden reached by boat or by road.

Oskarshamn, Sweden

Oskarshamns Roddklubb keeps a wood-fired sauna raft moored in Kättilfjärden, near Gunnarsö on the Baltic shore.

Oslo, Norway

Wood-fired floating saunas moored on the Oslofjord, one at Langkaia beneath the Opera House, another at Aker Brygge facing Akershus Fortress.

Padstow, United Kingdom

Part of the Saunas by the Sea family, this wood-fired sauna sits on the edge of Harlyn Bay beach near Padstow.

Polzeath, United Kingdom

Wood-fired sauna at Baby Bay near Polzeath, burning sustainably sourced aspen, alder, oak, and eucalyptus for a naturally aromatic session.

Poole, United Kingdom

Finnish-inspired wood-fired sauna on Sandbanks Beach with a panoramic sea-view window and warm LED lighting.

Richmond, United States

Good Hot calls itself a deconstructed bathhouse: five private wood-fired saunas along the Point San Pablo coastline.

Rødby, Denmark

Sydlollands Vinterbadere keeps a wood-fired sauna for twelve at Østersøbadet, on Lolland's south coast.

Sasebo, Japan

Ukusauna sits above the coast on Ukujima island, the northernmost of the Goto islands off Sasebo.

Seattle, United States

A wood-fired cedar barrel sauna that sets up on the shore at Alki Beach Park in West Seattle, with the cold plunge taken in Puget Sound.

Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom

The Nomadic Sauna brings a wood-fired Finnish sauna experience to Kingston Beach in Shoreham-by-Sea.

Sligo, Ireland

Wood-fired sauna at Sligo Yacht Club on Deadmans Point, looking out over the Atlantic to Coney Island.

South Portland, United States

Village Sauna is a wood-fired sauna on a trailer, parked by Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse in South Portland.

St Andrews, United Kingdom

A wood-fired sauna with a Narvi Black stove looking straight out over East Sands, alongside the Leisure Centre.

Stonehaven, United Kingdom

An Estonian-style wood-fired sauna built into a converted horse box pulled up beside Stonehaven's harbour.

Stornoway, United Kingdom

A trio of mobile wood-fired saunas that rotate between beaches and bays across Lewis, Harris, Berneray and North Uist.

Swansea, United Kingdom

Ty Sawna is a wood-fired Finnish sauna on Oxwich Bay, on the Gower Peninsula.

Tairua, New Zealand

A wood-fired mobile sauna parked on the sand, run by local hosts as the Coromandel Coast branch of The Sauna Project.

Thurso, United Kingdom

Clach Mara is a hand-built, mobile wood-fired sauna that travels to coastal locations along Scotland's North Coast.

Tynemouth, United Kingdom

Steam and Salt runs two Nordic-inspired wood-fired saunas on the lower promenade at Longsands Beach, Tynemouth.

Vaxholm, Sweden

A wood-fired sauna raft moored off Rindö in the Stockholm archipelago, reached by boat from Vaxholm.

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

ēkôsauna is a wood-fired mobile sauna that parks at a different Waiheke Island beach each day of the week.

Worthing, United Kingdom

Fire, Salt & Sea is a Finnish wood-fired sauna on Worthing's pebble beach, housed in a custom-built structure with full-width sea views.