Helsinki · Sauna
Saunas in Helsinki 2026: 19 Verified Spots
Helsinki has 19 verified saunas in 2026, with prices and neighbourhoods below. Each is checked against its own website or booking page.
Helsinki is the sauna capital of the world - from Kotiharjun, the oldest traditional public sauna, to design landmarks like Löyly and the free, self-service Sompasauna. Every spot below is verified against its own channel.
Updated 2026 · Verified against primary sources
Verified saunas in Helsinki (19)
Each sauna is verified against a primary source (its own website or booking page). Prices and opening hours can change, so check the venue's own channel before you go.
Allas Sea Pool
19-24 EUR
Sauna · Katajanokka
Outdoor pools and multiple saunas by the harbour at Katajanokanlaituri 2a. Entry is 19 EUR on weekdays and 24 EUR at weekends.
Website →Clarion Hotel Helsinki Rooftop Sauna
Sauna · Jätkäsaari
Rooftop sauna and pool complex at Clarion Hotel Helsinki in Jätkäsaari with city and sea views, open to hotel guests and day visitors.
Website →Furuvik Sauna
Sauna · Eastern Helsinki (Furuvik)
Seaside sauna in eastern Helsinki with wooden sauna cabin, sea swimming and peaceful surroundings away from the city centre.
Website →Helsingin Saunalautta
Public session 20 EUR summer / 15 EUR winter per person; private from 140 EUR per 2h
Sauna · Helsinki Harbour
Aurinkoranta 8-10, Helsinki (summer departures from Aurinkolahti harbour)
Traditional Helsinki sauna raft offering private cruises with sauna and swim stops around the city shoreline.
Website →Hiisi Saunalautta Helsinki
Sauna · Central Harbour / Saunalautta
Sauna raft cruising around central Helsinki, combining wood-heated sauna with Baltic Sea dips for groups and events.
Website →Kaurilan Sauna
Sauna · Meilahti / Seurasaari area
Romantic 19th-century log-cabin sauna in Meilahti woods offering pre-booked public evenings and private reservations, with candlelight and traditional soaps.
Website →Kuusijärvi Smoke Sauna
Sauna · Vantaa / Kuusijärvi
Hours: Electric saunas Mon-Sun 09:00-20:30; small smoke sauna 13:00-20:30; big smoke saunas 14:00-20:30 · Kuusijärventie 3, 01260 Vantaa, Finland
Lakeside smoke saunas and electric saunas at Kuusijärvi recreation area in Vantaa, popular with Helsinki locals year-round for sauna and lake dips.
Website →Löyly Helsinki
29 EUR
Sauna · Hernesaari
Hours: Summer season: Mon 12-22, Tue 12-22, Wed 09-11 and 13-22, Thu 12-22, Fri 13-23, Sat 09-11 and 13-23, Sun 11-21
Public seaside saunas with direct Baltic Sea access.
Website →Sipoonjoki Traditional Sauna
Sauna · Sipoo / Greater Helsinki
Riverside traditional Finnish sauna near the Sipoonjoki river, offering simple wood-heated sessions and cold water plunges.
Website →SkySauna Allas
Sauna · Katajanokka / SkyWheel
Private panoramic sauna cabin inside a Ferris wheel cabin at SkyWheel Helsinki, paired with Allas Sea Pool access for unique skyline views.
Website →St. George Care Spa Sauna
Sauna · Kamppi / City Centre
Yrjönkatu 13, 00120 Helsinki
Design-led spa at Hotel St. George with saunas, plunge pool and treatments in central Helsinki near Esplanadi.
Website →Uusi Sauna
18-22 EUR
Sauna · Jätkäsaari
Modern public sauna with plunge barrels and restaurant.
Website →Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall Sauna
6-20 EUR
Sauna · Kamppi
Historic swimming hall with sauna access.
Website →Frequently asked questions about saunas in Helsinki
Which are the best public saunas in Helsinki?
Helsinki is the sauna capital, so the choice is deep. Verified favourites include Löyly in Hernesaari (design sauna with sea access), Kotiharjun Sauna in Kallio (Helsinki's oldest traditional public sauna, wood-heated), Kulttuurisauna by the sea in Hakaniemi, Uusi Sauna in Jätkäsaari, and Allas Sea Pool by the harbour.
Is there a free sauna in Helsinki?
Yes. Sompasauna in Sompasaari is a free, volunteer-run, self-service public sauna open around the clock - you heat it yourself and it is open to everyone. It is one of the most beloved and unusual saunas in the city.
How much does a public sauna in Helsinki cost?
Most public saunas run roughly 16-26 EUR: Kotiharjun Sauna around 16-18 EUR, Kulttuurisauna about 20 EUR, Löyly 29 EUR, and the historic Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall from about 6-17 EUR. Sompasauna is free. Each listing below shows its verified price where published.