Finland · 34 researched spaces
Saunas and bathhouses in Helsinki
Bathhouse gathers 34 spaces in Helsinki to compare heat, cold, ritual, access model and location. Every record marks what came from the operator and what was gathered in the field.
Explore on the mapWhere to bathe and take a sauna in Helsinki
Allas Sea PoolSaunas and a heated pool built over the harbour beside Market Square, with a sea-water pool at Baltic temperature alongside.
Furuvikin rantasaunaA beach sauna in Helsinki with sea swimming and an ice hole in winter. The main sauna is electric, with a view sauna and a wood-fired barrel sauna open at times.
Helsingin saunalauttaA large sauna raft in Vuosaari, Helsinki, with three wood-fired saunas and occasional public sessions, sea swimming and an ice hole in winter.
Hyvän tuulen saunaFloating wood-fired sauna rafts in Puotila, Helsinki, with a mixed public sauna and ice hole session and sea swimming.
Kallion uimahalli (Urheiluhallit Kallio)A public swimming hall run by Urheiluhallit in Kallio, Helsinki, with a 25 m pool, a hydromassage pool, a 6 to 8 °C cold pool and regular and hot saunas, with a 6 € adult single ticket.
Karjalaisten kesäkotiThe wood-fired sauna of the Karelians' summer home by the sea in Helsinki, with sea swimming and an ice hole in winter.
Kaunissaaren saunaA wood-fired sauna at the tip of a rocky cape on Kaunissaari island, Helsinki, with sea views and sea swimming; open in summer.
Kotiharjun SaunaThe last public wood-fired sauna in Helsinki, opened in 1928 in Kallio: men's and women's wings, no booking, and the pavement as the cooling room.
Kulosaaren kartanon saunaA public electric sauna next to Kulosaari Manor in Helsinki, opened in late 2025, with soft drinks for sale.
KulttuurisaunaSauna pública de arquitetura minimalista à beira do mar em Merihaka: forno único a lenha e pellets, silêncio rigoroso nas lautas e mergulho no Báltico ou no buraco no gelo no inverno.
Lapinlahden saunaAn electric sauna in a former hospital area at Lapinlahti, Helsinki, with sea swimming; some days are women-only.
Lonna SaunaWooden sauna on an island in the Helsinki archipelago: two single-use wood-fired stoves, mixed two-hour sessions and a rocky path down to the sea for the cold plunge.
Löyly HelsinkiPublic sauna and restaurant on the Helsinki waterfront: a smoke sauna and a wood-burning sauna of about twenty bathers each, and the Baltic as the cold plunge.
Löylykontti SörnäinenAn electric sauna container on Sörnäisten rantatie in Sörnäinen, Helsinki, with sea swimming and an ice hole; mixed, booking required.
Marjiksen saunaA summer-season wood-fired sauna at the Marjaniemi allotment gardens in Helsinki, with a large single-heat stove holding 800 kg of stones; separate for men and women.- Palomajan saunaA small electric sauna inside the café of the Paloheinä ski and outdoor recreation area in Helsinki, with separate sessions for men and women in winter.
Pikkukosken saunaThe mixed electric sauna at Pikkukoski beach in Helsinki, with river swimming. Open in summer.
Poliisien kesäkotiThe electric sauna of the police summer house by the sea in Lauttasaari, Helsinki, with sea swimming and an ice hole; opens irregularly.
Rastilan SaunaAn electric ice-swimming sauna run by Helsingin Latu ja Polku at the Rastila camping area in Helsinki, with sea swimming and an ice hole; winter season only.
Sannan saunaA wood-fired neighborhood sauna by the sea in Vuosaari, Helsinki, open in summer, with sea swimming; some days are women-only.
Sauna HermanniA neighborhood sauna in Vallila, Helsinki, styled after the 1950s, with an electric stove, separate for men and women and no booking needed.
Saunalautta HiisiA sauna raft in Helsinki with a traditional wood-fired sauna, sea swimming and an ice hole. Mixed sessions in winter, by booking.
SaunasaariSauna island at the northern tip of Vasikkasaari in Helsinki's archipelago, with two smoke saunas, sea swimming, a wood-fired hot tub (palju) and the RÖK summer kitchen. On summer weekends, a sauna-and-dinner package with a boat from Market Square.- SompasaunaFree, self-service public sauna in Helsinki, kept by a volunteer association: open at all hours, unstaffed, mixed and clothing-optional for sauna and swimming; whoever arrives lights the sauna.
Sotainvalidien saunaA traditional wood-fired seaside sauna on Lauttasaari in Helsinki, with direct access from the terrace into the sea. Separate sessions for men and women, by booking.
St George spaA hotel spa in Helsinki with a pool, a cold plunge pool and two electric saunas; bathing access comes with the purchase of a treatment such as a massage.- Talin saunaThe electric sauna of the Tali allotment gardens in Helsinki, heated in summer, separate for men and women.
USVA Day SpaA day spa on Mannerheimintie in central Helsinki with a mixed electric Finnish sauna, a gym and treatments. Booking required.
Uunisaaren saunaA women's sauna and a mixed sauna on Uunisaari island off Kaivopuisto, Helsinki, with views, sea swimming, an ice hole and a kota hut with a campfire in the yard.
Uusi SaunaNeighbourhood sauna and restaurant in Jätkäsaari updating the Finnish public sauna model: two wood-fired saunas separated by gender, a mixed electric sauna and a bar with two balconies.
Vallisaaren saunaA self-service electric sauna at the harbor of Vallisaari, a hiking island in Helsinki, with sea swimming and mixed public sessions in the evenings. Summer only.
Valon kattosaunatA rooftop spa on a hotel in Helsinki with city views: a log sauna, a steam sauna, a warm water pool and a cold plunge pool.
Villa Wuorion saunaA wood-fired beach sauna by the sea in Helsinki, with sea swimming and an ice hole in winter; mixed, booking required.
Yrjönkadun uimahalliA historic indoor swimming hall in Helsinki with a wood-fired sauna, electric saunas and an infrared sauna, on separate days for men and women. The second floor is the spa section.
How to bathe in Helsinki
From what each operator publishes: who you bathe with and how.
What to find in Helsinki
- Finnish sauna
- 31 spaces
- Public bath
- 30 spaces
- Natural water
- 22 spaces
- Wood-fired sauna
- 17 spaces
- Ice bath
- 12 spaces
- Sauna club
- 6 spaces
- Cold plunge
- 3 spaces
- Cold shower
- 2 spaces
- Hotel spa
- 2 spaces
- Savusauna
- 2 spaces
- Day spa
- 1 space
- Guided löyly
- 1 space
Frequently asked questions
How many saunas and bathhouses are there in Helsinki?
Bathhouse gathers 34 researched spaces in Helsinki. The selection is a sourced sample, not a complete census of the city.
Which bathhouses and saunas should you know in Helsinki?
The selection includes Allas Sea Pool, Furuvikin rantasauna, Helsingin saunalautta, Hyvän tuulen sauna, Kallion uimahalli (Urheiluhallit Kallio) and Karjalaisten kesäkoti, among 28 other spaces.
What kinds of bathing and sauna exist in Helsinki?
The mapped experiences include finnish sauna, natural water, wood-fired sauna, ice bath, cold plunge and cold shower.
Do you need to book a sauna in Helsinki?
20 spaces work by booked session and 16 accept drop-in entry. Check each operator's rule and schedule before visiting.