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Seaside saunas

Seaside saunas in Helsinki

Wood heat meets the sea on the step outside.

4 curated venues in Helsinki, Finland

Seaside saunas use the sea as the cold plunge. Most of the venues on this cut are wood-fired barrels or small cabins within a few metres of the tideline, and most of their regulars are year-round cold-water swimmers. January sea is a different animal from August sea — check the season, not just the forecast, before committing.

In Helsinki, 4 of the curated saunas fit this cut. See the full Helsinki guide for every venue in the city, or keep scrolling for just the seaside saunas.