HAAR Sauna
Bigton, United Kingdom
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Budget-friendly
Session-booked
Access
Finnish
Sauna type
2024
Established
OceanOutdoorWood-firedMobilePrivate
About
Scotland's first mobile wood-fired sauna, most often stationed above the tombolo at St Ninian's Beach in south Shetland. Up to six in an Estonian hut with a HUUM stove; cold-water therapy comes straight from the North Atlantic.
Good to know
- Right on the sea: expect saltwater dips between rounds, cold even in summer.
- Set up outdoors: weather is part of the experience, so dress for the walk between cabin and water.
- Wood-fired heat: softer, heavier löyly than electric, and the smell of the stove is part of the room.
- Mobile operator: the sauna travels, so the location is part of the booking. Check the current site before you arrive.
- Bookable as a private session: rent the room for your group rather than sharing with strangers.
Hours
- Wednesday
- 6:30am–8:30am
Wed drop-in at Lerwick; other sessions by booking
Common questions
Do I need to book HAAR Sauna?
Yes. Sessions are booked in advance, usually as a timed slot. The whole sauna can also be hired privately.
How much does HAAR Sauna cost?
Sessions are typically under £25 a person.
Does HAAR Sauna have a cold plunge?
Cold dips happen in open water beside the sauna.
When is HAAR Sauna open?
Typical hours are Wed 6:30am-8:30am drop-in at Lerwick; other sessions by booking. Wed drop-in at Lerwick; other sessions by booking.
When did HAAR Sauna open?
It opened in 2024.
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