The Finnish Smoke Sauna Ritual

At Katajaranta, experience a Finnish smoke sauna in an intimate seaside setting. This private sauna experience is designed for those seeking an authentic and unhurried way to experience Finnish sauna culture, centered around a traditional Finnish smoke sauna.

This is an authentic Finnish smoke sauna experience — private, peaceful, and rooted in local nature and tradition. The experience takes place in the traditional sauna area at Katajaranta, featuring Savusauna Kataja, a traditional Finnish smoke sauna. Guests can relax between sauna sessions in Haapa Studio, where refreshments are served.

Hosted by a dedicated sauna guide, the experience offers a gentle introduction to Finnish sauna traditions — a practice shaped over centuries as a space for cleansing, reflection, and connection. The rhythm of heat, rest, and cooling down creates a calm and unhurried flow, allowing guests to fully relax. Time is intentionally set aside not only for sauna, but also for relaxing and enjoying the snowy coastal surroundings. The experience is completed with a traditional Finnish washing ritual using warm and cold water.

Guests may also step outside to cool down in the crisp winter air and enjoy the snowy surroundings. When weather and ice conditions allow, the frozen sea becomes a unique part of the experience.