FarWell Sauna
Chicago, United States
About
A wood-fired sauna on the sand at 57th Street Beach in Hyde Park, running a summer schedule of early-morning and evening shifts. Half-hour sessions alternate heat with a cold rinse outside and rest facing Lake Michigan. Park district rules mean there is no lake plunge.
Good to know
- Wood-fired heat: softer, heavier löyly than electric, and the smell of the stove is part of the room.
- Set up outdoors: weather is part of the experience, so dress for the walk between cabin and water.
- Direct lake access: most visitors plunge straight into the water between sauna rounds.
- Urban venue: it sits inside the city rather than at a coast or lake. A session fits into a day in town.
Hours
- Tue 18:00-21:00
- Fri 06:00-10:00
- Sun 08:00-12:00
Site labels these Summer Hours (July-September); no winter schedule is published
Common questions
Do I need to book FarWell Sauna?
Yes. Sessions are booked in advance, usually as a timed slot. The whole sauna can also be hired privately.
How much does FarWell Sauna cost?
Sessions are typically under $25 a person. Hiring the whole sauna costs $250–500.
Does FarWell Sauna have a cold plunge?
Cold dips happen in open water beside the sauna.
When is FarWell Sauna open?
Typical hours are Tue 18:00-21:00; Fri 06:00-10:00; Sun 08:00-12:00. Site labels these Summer Hours (July-September); no winter schedule is published.
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