Saunasaari
Helsinki, Finland
- Ocean
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Hot tub
- Restaurant
- Wood-fired
- Swimwear
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- Ocean
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Hot tub
- Restaurant
- Wood-fired
- Swimwear
About
Two traditional smoke saunas on the northern tip of Vasikkasaari, with the Helsinki skyline across the water. Sea swimming and a hot tub sit beside them, and the RÖK summer kitchen cooks over open fire and smoke. A boat runs out from the Market Square on summer weekends, and the island is also let for private events.
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.
- Set in nature, away from the city, so bring a car or plan the transfer in advance.
- Hot tub on site: adds a warm-water option between the sauna and the cold plunge for a longer cycle.
- Restaurant on site, so long sessions are the design. Food is part of the visit rather than a stop on the way home.
- Wood-fired heat: softer, heavier löyly than electric, and the smell of the stove is part of the room.
- Swimwear sauna: some or all sessions are taken in swimwear, so pack it.
Hours
- Friday
- 5pm–9pm
- Saturday
- 5pm–9pm
Summer season only and by advance booking - the site says the ferry runs on summer weekends, and the booking calendar's dates run late June to 29 August. The evening starts at 17:00 from Kauppatori (Laituri 5) and the return boat leaves the island at 21:00; the 15 and 29 August dates run 16:00-20:30. The island is otherwise hired for private events.
Common questions
Do I need to book Saunasaari?
Yes. Sessions are booked in advance, usually as a timed slot. The whole sauna can also be hired privately.
How much does Saunasaari cost?
Sessions are typically €100 or more a person.
Does Saunasaari have a cold plunge?
Cold dips happen in open water beside the sauna.
When is Saunasaari open?
Typical hours are Fri-Sat 17:00-21:00. Summer season only and by advance booking - the site says the ferry runs on summer weekends, and the booking calendar's dates run late June to 29 August. The evening starts at 17:00 from Kauppatori (Laituri 5) and the return boat leaves the island at 21:00; the 15 and 29 August dates run 16:00-20:30. The island is otherwise hired for private events..
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