Vermont's sauna culture features private outdoor pop-up saunas in stunning natural settings, from Lake Champlain's waterfront to Green Mountain views and waterfall plunges in the Mad River Valley.
etsauna lists 15 saunas in and around Vermont, including Burlington (3), Charlotte (1), East Burke (1), East Hardwick (1) and Essex Junction (1). Among the 13 that list a per-visit price, a session costs $25 to $400, with a median of $70. 8 have a cold plunge, 3 are on the water, 4 are wood-fired and 2 have a steam room. etsauna shows open session times live for 9 of them, so you can check before you go. One of them hasn't opened yet.
Vermont
Artisan Portable Saunas of Vermont is a mobile sauna service based in Vermont that brings the sauna to you. Sessions are $100. Capacity is listed as 8 people.
Wood-fired sauna built into a 10x12 cargo trailer, lined with knot-free cedar and heated by a stove that is loaded from the outside. Fits 8 comfortably (10 max). Rentals: 3-day from $100/night ($300 total); weekly from $450, including delivery and pickup around greater Chittenden County, Waterbury, and Stowe; one-night hosted session (they heat the sauna for a set 2-hour window) from $250; monthly by quote. Hardwood, a fire-starter kit, two Adirondack chairs, and a Solo Stove are included. Email [email protected].
- Price
- $100
- Hours
- By reservation. Submit a booking request with your drop-off and pickup dates.
East Burke
East Burke Sauna Club is an outdoor sauna in East Burke. Sessions are $40 for 60 min. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Private outdoor sauna next to a brook at The Village Inn in East Burke, close to Kingdom Trails and Burke Mountain. Open to the public by online booking: 30-minute private session from $25, 60-minute session from $40. Village Inn guests and multi-visit passholders get the best rates. Ages 18+ only. The sauna has two-tier benches and a bucket and ladle. Questions: 802-626-3161 (The Village Inn, ask about the Sauna Club) or [email protected].
- Price
- $40 for 60 min
- Hours
- Daily 8am–8pm (per Google). Online slots start at 8:30am.
- Address
- 606 VT-114, East Burke, VT 05832
Huntington
FIKA Sauna is a waterfront sauna in Huntington. Sessions are $85 for 75 min. It has a natural cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 6 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Private Swedish-inspired sauna cabin in the hills of Huntington, about 30 minutes from Burlington. Every booking is completely private, with no shared spaces: a traditional dry sauna, an indoor changing room, a cozy lounge, a covered porch with mountain views, a paddle boat, and a cold plunge in the natural pond. Sessions are for up to 4 guests, and more guests (up to 6) can be added at checkout. Prices include tax: 75-minute 'FIKA Pause' $84.80, 2-hour 'FIKA Gathering' $153.70, 3-hour 'FIKA Retreat' $227.96. Multi-session packages are available. FIKA also rents a 4-person mobile sauna with a cold plunge tank ($630.70 for 7 days).
- Price
- $85 for 75 min
- Hours
- Thu–Fri 12pm–9pm, Sat–Sun 10am–9pm (per Google).
- Address
- 670 Economou Rd, Huntington, VT 05462
Shelburne
Nordic Spa Vermont is an outdoor sauna in Shelburne. Sessions are $35. It has a cold plunge and showers. Towels are included. Walk-ins are accepted.
Outdoor Nordic spa with a cedar sauna and cold water plunge at the Shelburne Athletic Club. No reservation needed: buy a $35 day pass at the front desk, which includes Nordic Spa access, full gym access, and robe/towel use. Monthly options: $35/month Nordic Spa add-on for club members, or $65/month Nordic-Spa-only membership.
- Price
- $35
- Hours
- Drop-in day passes sold at the Shelburne Athletic Club front desk: Mon–Thu 5:30am–8pm, Fri 5:30am–7pm, Sat–Sun 7am–3pm (arrive at least 1 hour before closing). Members with a keycode: Mon–Fri 5:30am–10pm, Sat–Sun 7am–10pm.
- Address
- 166 Athletic Dr, Shelburne, VT 05482
Charlotte
Northern Kin Sauna Co. is a mobile sauna service based in Charlotte that brings the sauna to you.
Mobile sauna based in Charlotte, VT, serving the greater Burlington area and beyond. They deliver and set up the sauna for private rentals, retreats, and gatherings. Co-owner Grace, a trained Sauna Master, can lead guided Saunotus and Aufguss rituals, and they host pop-up community sauna events (follow @kin.ritual). Pricing isn't published; book through the contact form.
- Hours
- By reservation. Contact them to book.
- Address
- Charlotte, VT 05445
Burlington
SAVU Lakeside is a waterfront sauna in Burlington. Sessions are $70 for 60 min. The sauna runs at 180-220°F. It has a natural cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 6 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Private outdoor saunas on the Lake Champlain waterfront. Base booking for 2 guests, 1 hour. Additional guests $30 each (up to 6). Cold plunge pool and year-round lake access. Robe and towel rentals available.
- Price
- $70 for 60 min
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 12pm–8pm, Fri–Sun 9am–8pm
- Sessions
- Private booking
- Address
- 50 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Waitsfield
SAVU Madbush Falls is a waterfront sauna in Waitsfield. Sessions are $25 for 60 min. It has a natural cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 6 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Two outdoor saunas overlooking Madbush Falls waterfall. Private sessions $70/hr for 2 guests. Community hour Mon & Thu 5:30-6:30pm, $25/person. Natural waterfall swimming hole nearby (not managed by SAVU). On-site restaurant, bar, and hotel at Madbush Falls.
- Price
- $25 for 60 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Address
- 7575 Main St, Waitsfield, VT 05673
Jeffersonville
SAVU Smugglers Notch is an outdoor sauna in Jeffersonville. Sessions are $70 for 60 min. It has a cold plunge and showers. Capacity is listed as 6 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Private outdoor sauna in the Green Mountains with panoramic views of Mt. Mansfield and Smugglers' Notch. Cold plunge, shower, changing room, and outdoor lounging deck. Guests must bring own robes, towels, and sandals. AWD and snow tires recommended in winter.
- Price
- $70 for 60 min
- Sessions
- Private booking
- Address
- 598 Smugglers View Rd, Jeffersonville, VT 05464
Essex Junction
Spa at The Essex is a sauna in Essex Junction. Sessions are $60 for 480 min. It has a steam room, a soaking tub and showers. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Resort spa at The Essex Resort & Spa outside Burlington that sells 'On Your Own' day passes to non-guests: $60 Monday–Thursday, $75 Friday–Sunday (booked online through SpaTime, 12 passes per day). A pass covers the spa's steam room and sauna, indoor pool with lap lane, year-round outdoor hot tub, seasonal outdoor pool, relaxation lounges, and fitness center. Overnight resort guests get spa access through the resort fee. Call 802-764-1452 with questions.
- Price
- $60 for 480 min
- Hours
- Day passes run 8am–4pm. Spa hours per Google: Mon–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Sun 8am–8pm.
- Address
- 70 Essex Way, Essex Junction, VT 05452
Stowe
Spa at Topnotch Resort is a sauna in Stowe. Sessions are $65. It has a steam room and a soaking tub. Walk-ins are accepted.
Resort spa in Stowe with walk-in day access for non-guests: $65 per adult Monday–Thursday, $85 Friday–Sunday (children 2–15: $30/$40). Access includes saunas and steam rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, two jacuzzis, a waterfall jacuzzi, a soaking tub, the lounges, fitness classes, and the gym. Access depends on availability, and the only guaranteed way in is a same-day treatment of $100 or more, which includes access. The spa and private lounges are for ages 16+. Check in at the Spa desk.
- Price
- $65
- Hours
- Spa open daily 8am–9pm (per Google). Walk-in day access depends on availability; holidays and weekends may be blacked out.
- Address
- 4000 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672
Hinesburg
Stella Blue Sauna Co. is a mobile sauna service based in Hinesburg that brings the sauna to you. Sessions are $400. It has a cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 8 people.
Mobile wood-fired cedar sauna based in Hinesburg that delivers across northern and central Vermont (driveways, campsites, trailheads, ski areas). The trailer has an 8-person sauna and a built-in changing room. Rentals: weekday 24 hours $400, weekend 24 hours $450, Fri–Sun $650, Thu–Mon $850, 7 days $1,100. Firewood, setup, an orientation, off-grid lighting, a bucket and ladle, aromatherapy oils, and seating are included, and a cold plunge pool is available on request. Free delivery within 20 miles of Hinesburg, then $3.50 per mile. Request a rental through the website form or call (978) 696-1574. They also host community sauna socials around Greater Burlington, posted on Instagram and ticketed through Acuity (public 50-minute session $30, private buyout $150).
- Price
- $400
- Hours
- By reservation. Drop-off and pickup are 5–6pm.
- Address
- Hinesburg, VT 05461
Hardwick
Stone City Forest Spa is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in Hardwick. Sessions are $75 for 150 min. It has a natural cold plunge and showers. Capacity is listed as 6 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Wood-fired cedar sauna beside a flowing stream in the Vermont woods. Private sessions only (no walk-ins). Two session types: 1–4 people (2.5 hrs, $75) and 5–6 people (3 hrs, $100). Includes heated woodland lounge with fire bowl, cold plunge in the stream, indoor and outdoor showers, robes, towels, and essential oils. Optional Sauna Prep add-on ($50) has staff fire up the sauna before arrival. Part of Stone City Treehouse & Glamping retreat. Uses Picktime for booking.
- Price
- $75 for 150 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 1120 Nichols Pond Rd, Hardwick, VT 05843
Burlington
Sunnywood Saunas is a mobile sauna service based in Burlington that brings the sauna to you. Sessions are $375. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Mobile wood-burning Finnish-style sauna trailer from Burlington, delivered to your door in northern Vermont. Packages booked online: Spa Day (24 hours) $375, The Weekender (Fri–Sun) $550, Heatwave (Mon–Fri) $650, Sweataholics (full week) $1,100. Firewood, a 100 ft extension cord for lighting, and stove accessories are included. Commercial and event rentals, with staff, are available on request ([email protected]).
- Price
- $375
- Hours
- By reservation. Book online.
- Address
- Burlington, VT
East Hardwick
Sweet Cedars Nordic Spa is an outdoor sauna in East Hardwick. Sessions are $35 for 60 min. It has a cold plunge. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Cedar sauna and cold plunge at Strong Wellness Center in East Hardwick, VT. Winter features cedar sauna and snow-bathing, summer offers cedar sauna and cold plunge. Hydrotherapy-focused contrast experience.
- Price
- $35 for 60 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Address
- 3648B Ward Hill Road, East Hardwick, VT 05836
Burlington· Opening soon
- Cold plunge
- Steam room
- Soaking tub
SAVU Bathhouse Burlington will be a sauna in Burlington, opening soon. It has a cold plunge, a steam room and a soaking tub.
SAVU, which runs the Lakeside, Smugglers' Notch, and Madbush Falls pop-up saunas, is building an 8,000 sq ft bathhouse in Burlington's South End, across from City Market. Plans filed with the city show multiple saunas, a steam room, warm pools, a cold plunge, locker rooms, and lounges. It will sell day passes and memberships. The February 2026 announcement said it would open in fall 2026.
- Address
- 208 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
How many saunas are there in Vermont?
etsauna lists 15 public saunas and bathhouses in and around Vermont, 1 of them not yet open.
How much does a sauna session cost in Vermont?
Listed per-visit prices run from $25 to $400, with a median of $70. The lowest are SAVU Madbush Falls ($25 for 60 min), Nordic Spa Vermont ($35) and Sweet Cedars Nordic Spa ($35 for 60 min).
Where can I cold plunge after the sauna in Vermont?
8 saunas have a cold plunge: FIKA Sauna, Nordic Spa Vermont, SAVU Lakeside, SAVU Madbush Falls, SAVU Smugglers Notch, Stella Blue Sauna Co., Stone City Forest Spa and Sweet Cedars Nordic Spa. At FIKA Sauna, SAVU Lakeside, SAVU Madbush Falls and Stone City Forest Spa you cool off in natural water.
Are there wood-fired saunas in Vermont?
Yes: Artisan Portable Saunas of Vermont, Stella Blue Sauna Co., Stone City Forest Spa and Sunnywood Saunas use a wood stove.
Are there waterfront saunas in Vermont?
Yes: FIKA Sauna, SAVU Lakeside and SAVU Madbush Falls.
Can I check sauna availability in Vermont online?
etsauna shows live open session times for East Burke Sauna Club, FIKA Sauna, SAVU Lakeside, SAVU Madbush Falls, SAVU Smugglers Notch, Spa at The Essex, Stone City Forest Spa, Sunnywood Saunas and 1 other. Open a listing to see today's times.
Which Vermont saunas are open late?
By their listed hours, Nordic Spa Vermont stays open until 10pm or later on at least some days.
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