North Carolina's sauna scene features wood-fired Nordic experiences in the Blue Ridge Mountains, combining traditional heat with cold plunges and stunning mountain views.
There are 6 saunas in and around North Carolina, including Asheville (1), Banner Elk (1), Charlotte (1), Durham (1) and North Carolina (1). A session costs $45 to $140, with a median of $50. 6 have a cold plunge and 2 are wood-fired. 5 of them show open session times live, so you can check before you go.
Banner Elk
River Birch Nordic Sauna is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in Banner Elk. Sessions are $59 for 60 min. It has a cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 8 people. Its open session times show live on its listing.
Wood-fired Nordic sauna at The Mast Farm Inn in Valle Crucis, NC. Private sessions for up to 8 guests with outdoor cold plunge tubs and cold water bucket shower. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains with scenic mountain views. 60-min sessions $59, 120-min sessions $99. Session packs available (6 for the price of 5).
- Price
- $59 for 60 min
- Hours
- Mon/Wed/Thu/Sun 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9:30pm
- Sessions
- Co-ed (private booking)
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 2543 Broadstone Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Asheville
Sauna House Asheville is an electric sauna in Asheville. Sessions are $45 for 120 min. It has a cold plunge, showers and food. Its open session times show live on its listing.
Sauna House's flagship Nordic bathhouse in downtown Asheville's South Slope. 2-hour bathing circuit includes traditional cedar and aspen wood saunas, cold plunge pools (45–48°F), cold showers, and Galanter & Jones heated lounge furniture. Private sauna and cold plunge rooms available. Café serves organic tea and sparkling beverages. Massage therapy on-site. Drop-in $45, memberships available.
- Price
- $45 for 120 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 230 Short Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Charlotte
Sauna House Charlotte is an electric sauna in Charlotte. Sessions are $50 for 120 min. It has a cold plunge, showers and food. Its open session times show live on its listing.
Nordic bathhouse in a revitalized 1934 Wesley Heights pharmacy building. 2-hour bathing circuit with traditional saunas, cold plunges, and heated lounge furniture. Private sauna rooms and infrared suites available. Café and massage therapy on-site. Drop-in $50, memberships available.
- Price
- $50 for 120 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 1500 West Morehead Street Unit H, Charlotte, NC 28208
Durham
Sauna House Durham is an electric sauna in Durham. Sessions are $50 for 120 min. It has a cold plunge, showers and food. Its open session times show live on its listing.
Nordic bathhouse in a historic 1949 building in downtown Durham's Foster & West Geer Streets Historic District. 2-hour bathing circuit with traditional saunas, cold plunges, and heated lounge furniture. Private rooms and infrared suites available. Café and massage therapy on-site. Drop-in $50, memberships available.
- Price
- $50 for 120 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 326 West Geer Street, Durham, NC 27701
Raleigh
Sauna House Raleigh is an electric sauna in Raleigh. Sessions are $50 for 120 min. It has a cold plunge, showers and food.
Nordic bathhouse in Raleigh. Currently selling founding memberships (4/8/15 visits per month). 2-hour bathing circuit with traditional saunas, cold plunges, and heated lounge furniture. Private rooms and infrared suites available. Café and massage therapy on-site.
- Price
- $50 for 120 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 324 Dupont Circle, Raleigh, NC 27603
North Carolina
You Are Here Sauna is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in North Carolina. Sessions are $140 for 90 min. It has a cold plunge. Its open session times show live on its listing.
Wood-fired sauna in Durham, NC. Private 90-minute sessions with hand-plastered walls, cedar interior, and rustic cold plunge. Steam rounds included.
- Price
- $140 for 90 min
- Sessions
- Private booking
- Clothing
- Up to your group
How many saunas are there in North Carolina?
There are 6 public saunas and bathhouses in and around North Carolina.
How much does a sauna session cost in North Carolina?
Listed per-visit prices run from $45 to $140, with a median of $50. The lowest are Sauna House Asheville ($45 for 120 min), Sauna House Charlotte ($50 for 120 min) and Sauna House Durham ($50 for 120 min).
Where can I cold plunge after the sauna in North Carolina?
6 saunas have a cold plunge: River Birch Nordic Sauna, Sauna House Asheville, Sauna House Charlotte, Sauna House Durham, Sauna House Raleigh and You Are Here Sauna.
Are there wood-fired saunas in North Carolina?
Yes: River Birch Nordic Sauna and You Are Here Sauna use a wood stove.
Can I check sauna availability in North Carolina online?
River Birch Nordic Sauna, Sauna House Asheville, Sauna House Charlotte, Sauna House Durham and You Are Here Sauna show open session times live. Open a listing to see today's times.
