Heat, lake,
silence.
Three wood-fired saunas on the shore of Lake Pitkäjärvi, forty minutes from Helsinki. Swim, steam, and leave the city on the other side of the forest.
Not a hot room. A slow afternoon.
Our smoke sauna is heated from ten in the morning for six hours. The lake stays open all year, with an ice hole from December. There are no screens in the saunas, and nobody will hurry you out.
At KAISLA today
Public sessions have 24 places. Book ahead on Fridays and Saturdays; the rest of the week you can usually walk in.
Three saunas
How to sauna, the Finnish way
Repeat three or four rounds. There is no right temperature, only yours.
Heat
Sit high for stronger löyly, low for gentle heat. Throw water on the stones when it feels dry.
8–12 minCool
Walk the jetty into the lake, or take the cold shower. Breathe out slowly as you go in.
1–2 minRest
Sit by the fire terrace with water or berry juice. Let your pulse come back down.
10–15 minRepeat
Three or four rounds is a classic afternoon. Finish with a slow, warm round.
2–3 h total
Swim. Steam.
Repeat.
The jetty is open every day of the year. In winter we cut an ice hole and keep a wood-fired tub on the shore for the walk back.
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The saunas
One public lake sauna, one traditional smoke sauna, and one private sauna with a glass wall over the water.
After the heat
Book a treatment on its own, or add it to a sauna session. Warm muscles take massage better.
Plan a visit
Forty minutes from Helsinki by train and bus, or by car through the forest.
Smoke sauna: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 17:00.
Good to know
What to bringSwimwear (required in shared saunas). That's it. Towels are 6 €, robes 8 €, and lockers, shampoo and water are free.
Mixed saunasThe Lake and Smoke saunas are mixed and swimwear is required. The Window Sauna is private, so it's your choice.
ChildrenChildren under 12 are welcome in the private Window Sauna. Shared saunas are 12+.
Winter swimmingFrom December we keep an ice hole open. Go in slowly, keep your hat on, and never alone.
HealthIf you're pregnant or have a heart condition, check with your doctor first. Staff are trained in first aid.
Quiet hoursSunday mornings until 12 are quiet sessions: no talking in the saunas.
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