In the Pacific Northwest, 5 of the curated saunas fit this cut. See the full the Pacific Northwest region guide for every venue, or keep scrolling for just the outdoor saunas.
Every outdoor sauna in Pacific Northwest
Bywater Sauna
$$Seattle, United States
Sauna sessions run beside open water at Golden Gardens and Alki Beach, with two further sites through the colder months. Sessions of 60 or 75 minutes are booked online in advance, and guests cycle between the sauna and the water at their own pace. Bring your own towel, and there are outdoor rinse showers.
Ebb & Ember Floating Saunas
$$Portland, United States
A floating cedar sauna moored at Elevated Tides Marina on the Columbia River in north Portland. A deck for lounging, and a cold plunge straight into the water. Sessions run just under two hours, either shared with other guests or booked privately for a group of up to ten.
Everett House
$Portland, United States
A clothing-optional community healing centre spread across two craftsman houses in Portland's Kerns neighbourhood. Two saunas, a steam room, a salt hot tub, two clawfoot cold plunge tubs, an outdoor shower and a fire patio. Co-ed most of the week, with women-only and LGBTQ-only sessions.
Hot Rocks Sauna Club
$$Seattle, United States
A wood-fired cedar barrel sauna that sets up on the shore at Alki Beach Park in West Seattle, with the cold plunge taken in Puget Sound. Sessions run Thursday to Saturday and the barrel seats a dozen or so, and the exact spot on the beach follows the operator's parks permit. The barrel can also be hired privately.
Wild Haus Floating Saunas
$$Seattle, United States
Wild Haus operates floating saunas on Seattle's waterfront, offering private sauna experiences on the water with hot tub access. Visitors book sessions to enjoy Finnish sauna in an urban waterside setting.