Kaupinojan Sauna
Tampere, Finland
- Cold plunge
- Lake
- Outdoor
- Wood-fired
- Mixed
- Swimwear
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- Cold plunge
- Lake
- Outdoor
- Wood-fired
- Mixed
- Swimwear
About
A public wood-fired sauna on the shore of Näsijärvi, run by Tampere's winter swimmers' club. An ice hole is kept open through the winter, and entry is pay-at-the-door with no booking. Quiet hours are set aside at some sessions, and a smaller yurt sauna shares the changing rooms.
Good to know
- Cold plunge available on site: use it between rounds for the classic contrast cycle.
- Direct lake access: most visitors plunge straight into the water between sauna rounds.
- 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.
- Mixed sauna: men and women share the room, in every session or on set days.
- Swimwear sauna: some or all sessions are taken in swimwear, so pack it.
Hours
- Monday
- 3pm–9:15pm
- Tuesday
- 3pm–9:15pm
- Wednesday
- 3pm–9:15pm
- Thursday
- 3pm–9:15pm
- Friday
- 3pm–9:15pm
- Saturday
- 12pm–9:15pm
- Sunday
- 12pm–9:15pm
Last entry 20:30. Closed the second Tuesday of every month for maintenance. Public holidays follow the weekend hours. The adjoining Jurttasauna keeps shorter hours: Mon-Fri 17:00-21:00, Sat-Sun 15:00-21:00.
Common questions
Do I need to book Kaupinojan Sauna?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking.
How much does Kaupinojan Sauna cost?
Sessions are typically under €25 a person.
Does Kaupinojan Sauna have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is Kaupinojan Sauna open?
Typical hours are Mon-Fri 15:00-21:15; Sat-Sun 12:00-21:15. Last entry 20:30. Closed the second Tuesday of every month for maintenance. Public holidays follow the weekend hours. The adjoining Jurttasauna keeps shorter hours: Mon-Fri 17:00-21:00, Sat-Sun 15:00-21:00..
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