Ember

Smoke saunas

Smoke saunas in the United Kingdom

The oldest format still standing — soft heat, heavy löyly.

6 curated venues in United Kingdom

Smoke saunas (savusauna in Finnish) are the oldest format still in regular use. Fires burn for hours without a chimney, then the smoke clears and the heat that's left is softer and heavier than anything a modern stove puts out. Expect booked sessions, small groups, and a ritual that asks you to slow down rather than perform.

In the United Kingdom, 6 of the curated saunas fit this cut. See the full the United Kingdom country guide for every venue, or keep scrolling for just the smoke saunas.