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Photo: Julia Kivelä
Photo: Sataman Viilu / Taina Ristikivi
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Top 8 Public Saunas in the Jyväskylä Region

In the world’s sauna region, Jyväskylä region, there is a wide range of different saunas where anyone can enjoy the steam and atmosphere during open sauna sessions. Many saunas heat up weekly, some once a month, so check the current schedules of the sauna you are interested in directly on the sauna’s website.

Also, check out the Sauna Region Week held in the summer!

 

 

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  • By car

Duration

1 day

Length

240 km km

Instructions and guidelines for going to an open sauna

-All the saunas along the route offer public sauna sessions either daily, weekly, or monthly. The sessions are scheduled on different days. Check the schedules in advance on the sauna’s website.
-Public sauna sessions are usually mixed-gender, so remember to bring a swimsuit and a towel. In many places, towels can also be rented. It is also recommended to bring a water bottle and sandals for the sauna session.
-The single session fee for a sauna visit is about 10-25 €. Check the sauna fees and schedules on each place’s website.
-Going to the sauna is a relaxing and healthy way to spend time. Sauna bathing is an essential part of Finnish culture, and it offers many health benefits, such as muscle relaxation, improved circulation, and stress relief.
-Typically, one stays in the sauna for 10-20 minutes at a time, and it is good to cool down for a while before starting a new sauna round. Remember to drink enough water to stay well hydrated.
-It is customary to be quiet in the sauna and respect others’ peace, so loud conversations should be left outside the sauna.

Read more sauna tips here.

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Attractions

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  • Sataman Viilu

    Located in the Lutakko harbor of Jyväskylä, is sauna restaurant Sataman Viilu. Viilu’s sauna world includes three different saunas: the panoramic window of the Loiste sauna offers beautiful lake views, the dark and relaxing atmosphere of the Sisu sauna is reminiscent of a smoke sauna, and the Valo sauna is a minimalist and modern sauna with large windows facing the lake. On the outdoor terrace of Viilu’s sauna world, you can enjoy the bubbles of the hot tub and the refreshing lake pool all year-round. The sauna world is open every day. Dressing and shower facilities are separate for men and women, but the saunas are mixed, so bring a swimsuit.

    What: Sauna world with three saunas and a lake pool/ice hole
    When: Every day, all year round
    How: Book a sauna session online or go on-site
    Cost: 22-28 €

    Sataman Viilu’s sauna sessions and prices

     

     

    Person sitting in Sataman Viilus sauna
    Photo: Taina Ristikivi

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  • Lomakeskus Revontuli

    Revontuli’s sauna trail hosts open sauna evenings where one can enjoy the steam of a smoke sauna and a tent sauna, as well as the bubbles of an outdoor hot tub. You can take a dip in the lake all year round, even in winter through an ice hole. Sauna evenings are usually held weekly and are announced on Revontuli’s website and Facebook. The sauna is a shared sauna, so you should bring a swimsuit and a towel.
    Participation in the open sauna evening requires paying the sauna fee in advance either at the reception or in the online store. The sauna session lasts two hours.

    What: Smoke sauna and tent sauna, outdoor hot tub, and lake/ice hole
    When: Usually once a week
    How: Pay in advance online or at the hotel reception
    Cost: 19 €

    Revontuli’s sauna sessions and prices

     

     

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  • Tupaswilla - world's largest smoke sauna

    In the world’s largest smoke sauna at Laukaa’s Tupaswilla, there are open peat sauna sessions for women once a month, usually on the second Monday of the month. The sauna session includes steam in the smoke sauna, which has been voted the best in Finland, and a guided peat treatment. Note: Peat treatment is not suitable for those suffering from high blood pressure or certain chronic illnesses, during pregnancy, or breastfeeding. However, peat can be used locally. It is recommended to drink plenty of water before the sauna. Swimming in the pond is possible year-round. Reserve your spot well in advance, as the sauna sessions are very popular: [email protected]. The price of 30 € includes a guided peat sauna and an evening snack. You will need to bring your own towel, water bottle, and optionally, footwear for the pier. To maintain the peace of the sauna, please be considerate of other sauna-goers by keeping noise to a minimum.

    What: The world’s largest smoke sauna and peat treatments
    When: Once a month, usually on the 2nd Monday of the month
    How: Reserve your spot well in advance, as the sauna sessions are very popular: [email protected].
    Cost: 30 €

    Tupaswilla’s sauna sessions and prices

     

     

    Smoke sauna at Tupaswilla
    Photo: Tupaswilla

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  • Varjola Resort

    At Varjola, one can enjoy sauna sessions during open sauna hours, which are organized year-round usually 1-2 times a week. The sauna session lasts two hours and includes access to outdoor pools. During the sauna session, one can also take a dip in the lake or ice hole. The sauna is a shared sauna, so the use of washing and shower facilities is alternated. The sauna has basic washing supplies and seat covers, but you should bring your own towel and swimwear. Before going to the sauna, you need to register at the restaurant, where you will receive the necessary information and a drink menu. Bringing your own alcoholic beverages is not allowed, but there are drink cabinets at the sauna where you can purchase refreshments. During winter, it is recommended to bring your own slippers.

    What: Smoke sauna, outdoor hot tub, and lake/ice hole
    When: Usually 1-2 times a week
    How: Book a sauna session online in advance.
    Cost: 25 €

    Varjola’s sauna sessions and prices

     

     

    Three people in a jacuzzi by a lake.
    Photo: Julia Kivelä

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  • Juurikkasaari

    In Juurikkasaari, one can enjoy a wood-heated sauna amidst the stunning scenery of Lake Päijänne. Between sauna sessions, you can refresh yourself by taking a dip in Lake Päijänne via the illuminated pier. Sauna drinks are available on the beach terrace. The beach sauna is open mainly on Wednesdays and a few Fridays during the autumn and winter seasons. The sauna has a WC, showers, a changing room, and a sauna cabinet. Swimming is possible year-round, including winter swimming in the ice hole. You can pay for the sauna session in advance in the Johku online store or on-site. Juurikkasaari’s open sauna is a mixed sauna, so swimwear is required. Towels can be rented if needed.

    You can also reach Juurikkasaari by local transport Linkki buses 16 Muuratsalo and 21 Muurame.

    What: Wood sauna and lake/ice hole
    When: Once a week, usually on Wednesdays
    How: You can pay for the sauna session in advance online or on-site.
    Cost: 12,5 €

    Juurikkasaari sauna sessions and prices

     

     

    Photo: Juurikkasaari

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  • Haikusauna

    At Haikusauna, there are open sauna sessions once a month, usually on the first Saturday of the month. Haikusauna is located in Muurame at the Kivitasku estate, just 14 km south of Jyväskylä. This sauna offers a memorable and exotic sauna experience in the heart of nature. The Haikusauna benches can accommodate over 20 people, making it suitable for larger groups. During the sauna session, you can relax in an 8-person hot tub or enjoy the covered terrace with heaters, which has seating for about 20 people. Additionally, the swimming opportunity in Lake Kalajärvi completes the sauna experience. Haikusauna’s open sessions are mixed-gender, so a swimsuit and your own towel are required. Payment is made in advance by bank transfer or in cash on-site.

    What: Wood-heated sauna and lake/ice swimming
    When: Once a month, usually on the 1st Saturday of the month
    How: Payment in cash or by bank transfer
    Cost: 15 €

    Haikusauna’s sauna sessions and prices

     

     

    Haikusauna
    Photo: Kivitasku

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  • Kankaan sauna

    Kankaan sauna is located in the Kangas residential area of Jyväskylä. This public sauna and event space operates in a gatehouse of a former paper mill that is over 100 years old. Two saunas offer gentle steam, and in between sessions, one can relax on the cozy cooling terrace or refresh oneself in the +4-degree Avanto Pool indoor ice hole found in the shower area. Kankaan sauna offers mixed-gender sauna sessions, women’s sauna sessions, and men’s sauna sessions weekly. Additionally, various sauna events are organized, such as sauna yoga and peat saunas.

    Kankaan sauna is also accessible by local transport Linkki bus no. 20 Pupuhuhta.

    What: Two saunas and Avanto Pool indoor ice hole
    When: Mixed-gender sauna sessions, women’s sauna sessions, and men’s sauna sessions weekly. Additionally, sauna events.
    How: Book a sauna session in the online store
    Cost: Starting from 12 €

    Kankaan sauna sessions and prices

     

     

    Three people sitting on Kankaan sauna benches.
    Photo: Kankaan sauna

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  • Kinkamon pirtti

    In the smoke sauna of Kinkamon Pirtti in Keuruu, there are open sessions usually once a month. The atmospheric smoke sauna can accommodate 15 people at a time. During open sessions, there are both two-hour and four-hour slots available. The open sessions at Kinkamon Pirtti are mixed-gender, so a swimsuit and your own towel are required. The smoke sauna is 8 km from the center of Keuruu, which you can reach by bus or train, and the distance to the sauna can also be covered by walking or cycling.

    What: Smoke sauna
    When: Monthly, usually on the 3rd Saturday of the month
    How: Book a sauna session online
    Cost: Starting from 20 €

    Kinkamon Pirtti’s sauna sessions and prices

     

     

    Two persons having a sauna
    Photo: Julia Kivelä

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