Sundborns bybastu
Sundborn, Sweden
About
Sundborns bybastu is the village bathhouse of 1936, in the old sauna and laundry building beside the dance floor on Grånäsvägen. It holds up to twelve and runs on wood or electricity. Bathers drop into the river from the jetty and ladder, or take a cold shower from a tipping bucket.
Good to know
- Wood-fired heat: softer, heavier löyly than electric, and the smell of the stove is part of the room.
- Electric stove: quicker to bring up to temperature, easier to control, and what most urban bathhouses run.
- On a river: the cold side of the cycle comes from open running water rather than a tub.
- Cold plunge available on site: use it between rounds for the classic contrast cycle.
- A historic sauna with heritage worth the trip on its own, whether the building, the tradition, or both.
Hours
- Fri 15:30-20:30
Friday shifts: men 15:30-17:00, women 17:00-19:00, men 19:00-20:30. Between June and August the Friday sauna runs only if you book it. Other times are bookable year round through the association's named contact.
Common questions
Do I need to book Sundborns bybastu?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking. Booking ahead is also available, as is private hire of the whole sauna.
How much does Sundborns bybastu cost?
Sessions are typically under kr25 a person.
Does Sundborns bybastu have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is Sundborns bybastu open?
Typical hours are Fri 15:30-20:30. Friday shifts: men 15:30-17:00, women 17:00-19:00, men 19:00-20:30. Between June and August the Friday sauna runs only if you book it. Other times are bookable year round through the association's named contact..
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