Distance to the target from Kompassinaukio in Jyväskylä
Address
Pataniemi 420
42100 Jämsä
Contact information
Weather at destination:
Lämpötila: 13.9°C Partly cloudy, klo 20:10
The nation’s only Sauna Village is located in Jämsä’s Juokslahti, only five minutes by car from Himos. The Sauna Village lets you journey back hundreds of years through Finnish sauna history, as well as enjoy a genuine sauna experience. The oldest of the historic smoke saunas at the Sauna Village date from the 18th century, whereas the newest saunas represent smoke sauna construction from the 1940s. In the Sauna Village, you can get acquainted with, for instance, the Moskuvaara Hill sauna, Siparila, and the multipurpose Virpiö smoke sauna.
You’ll have the chance to personally experience the wide diversity of Finland’s sauna culture in the Sauna Village. In the summer, you can bathe in smoke saunas from various parts of Finland, and the general Saturday sauna times normally start in June and continue into the autumn. When you enter the warmth of a smoke sauna in the village, everyday troubles and hurry are cast aside. The Sauna Village provides the opportunity to dive deep into Finland’s sauna tradition and enjoy a well-deserved moment of relaxation with friends or by yourself.
Location and arrival
The destination is accessible by bus. The nearest bus stops (450 m) are Pataniemi E and P. Check the schedules here.
