Wood-Fired Saunas Around the World

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Saunas heated by a wood-burning stove, with the soft, rolling heat and the crackle of a real fire instead of an electric heater.

There are 336 wood-fired saunas in 232 cities across 12 countries: the United States (127), the United Kingdom (100), Canada (44), New Zealand (31) and 8 more countries. Of the 334 open now, 248 have a cold plunge and 247 show live session times here. 2 more are opening soon.

336

saunas

12

countries

232

cities

247

with live availability

Map of wood-fired saunas

Wood-fired saunas in the United States (127)

Wood-fired saunas in Canada (44)

Wood-fired saunas in Denmark (1)

Wood-fired saunas in Ireland (9)

Wood-fired saunas in the United Kingdom (100)

Wood-fired saunas in Norway (13)

Wood-fired saunas in Sweden (1)

Wood-fired saunas in Germany (1)

Wood-fired saunas in Austria (2)

Wood-fired saunas in Japan (1)

Wood-fired saunas in New Zealand (31)

Wood-fired saunas in Australia (6)

Frequently asked questions

What is a wood-fired sauna?

A wood-fired sauna is heated by a stove that burns logs, with stones on top for throwing water. Many people find the heat softer and more even than an electric heater's, and the stove keeps the air moving.

Where are the most wood-fired saunas?

The United States has the most, with 127. The rest are in the United Kingdom (100), Canada (44), New Zealand (31), Norway (13), Ireland (9), Australia (6) and 5 more countries.

How much does a wood-fired sauna cost?

The typical session is $40 in the United States, £16 in the United Kingdom and CA$48 in Canada, going by the middle listed price. Prices are per person for one session; see each listing for what's included.

Can I see open times before I go?

For 247 of them, yes: the listing shows live session times from the venue's own booking system. For the rest, the listing links to the venue's website.

More sauna collections

Cold plungeHot rounds, then an ice bath, plunge tub or open water.537 saunas · 344 citiesLake & sea plungeNo tub needed: the cold plunge is open water.181 saunas · 122 citiesFloating & boatsSaunas on rafts, pontoons and boats, with a ladder into the water.65 saunas · 52 citiesOutdoorSaunas in the open air, cooling off under the sky.464 saunas · 327 citiesWaterfrontOn the shore or floating on it, with water a few steps away.256 saunas · 184 citiesSteam roomDry heat and wet steam under one roof.137 saunas · 108 cities

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