Traditional Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience
A traditional Finnish smoke sauna is an experience where time seems to slow down. The darkened log walls, soft steam and surrounding silence create an atmosphere that simply cannot be found in an ordinary sauna.
Karu Lodge’s smoke sauna Susi is set by a pond in its own peaceful corner of Lapland nature. Between sauna sessions, you can take a refreshing dip in the pond or, in winter, plunge into the icy water through the ice hole, warm up by the fire in the fireplace room, or complete the experience with a steaming outdoor hot tub beneath the star-filled sky.
Here, the smoke sauna experience is above all about slowing down, enjoying the contrast between warmth and cold, and spending an unhurried moment together with your own group.
A Traditional Smoke Sauna in Complete Privacy
Smoke sauna Susi is slowly heated with wood for up to six hours before guests arrive. This long heating process creates the soft, long-lasting heat and distinctive atmosphere of a traditional Finnish smoke sauna.
The sauna, pond and fireplace room are always reserved exclusively for your group. The sauna seats around 10 people at a time, while larger groups can enjoy the experience by alternating between the sauna and the fireplace room.
There are no showers at the smoke sauna. Washing is done in the traditional Finnish way using warm water, a wash basin and a ladle.
POND AND ICE SWIMMING
What could be a better contrast to the gentle heat of a smoke sauna than a dip in the refreshing pond? The water comes from a nearby natural spring and stays wonderfully cool even in summer. In winter, the same pond offers the chance to experience an invigorating dip through the ice.
A jetty leads directly from the sauna door to the water, making it easy to enjoy the contrast between warmth and cold at your own pace.
Relax by the Fireplace
The smoke sauna’s fireplace room offers a warm and cosy place to relax between sauna sessions and dips in the ice hole. Sit by the fire, enjoy a drink and spend unhurried time together with your own group.
If you wish, you can complete the sauna experience with a warm outdoor hot tub. On a winter evening, the steaming water, surrounding silence and star-filled sky create a beautiful contrast to the heat of the smoke sauna and the icy water. On a clear night, you may even see the Northern Lights.
Smoke Sauna Experience
- Reserved exclusively for your own group
- Around 10 guests at a time, 4-hour sauna experience
- Pond and ice hole in winter
- Fireplace room, open fire and traditional washing
- Towels, outdoor hot tub and dining available as optional extras
- Can be combined with other Karu Lodge experiences
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Prices from 450€
