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🔥 HAPPY WITH HEAT – HOT TAKES 9 🔥

What is Aufguss, and how is it different from Finnish sauna?

At first, the two may seem quite similar: hot stones, water, steam, and heat. But the biggest difference is who controls the experience.

In a traditional Finnish sauna, the bathers decide when to throw water on the stones, how intense they want the löyly, and when it is time to cool down. There is no programme. The experience follows your own rhythm.

In Aufguss, a sauna master guides the experience by controlling the water or ice, airflow, scents, timing, and intensity. In Show Aufguss, music, lighting, storytelling, and choreography can also become part of the ritual.

🔥 Hot take: Aufguss is not replacing Finnish sauna. It is adding another way to experience sauna.

Two sauna cultures, two different approaches, and an interesting opportunity to learn from each other.

👉 Read more about Aufguss and Finnish sauna on our website. Link in bio.

Thank you for these insights: @robert_heinevetter

🎥 Production: @saunafromfinland with @lindahelisto and @rabbi.milandou

#hottakes #happywithheat #aufguss #sauna #saunafromfinland

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🔥 HAPPY WITH HEAT – HOT TAKES 8 🔥

What makes a sauna feel relaxing? Many people think it's the temperature. But often, it's the lighting 💡

A beautifully designed sauna can lose its atmosphere if the lighting is too bright, too cold or placed in the wrong spot.

In Finnish sauna design, less is often more. Soft, indirect lighting helps create a calm atmosphere while still allowing guests to move around safely.

🔥 Hot take: The best sauna lighting is the lighting you barely notice. When the lighting feels right, you stop looking at the lights and simply enjoy the sauna.

👉 Read more about creating authentic Finnish sauna experiences on our website. Link in bio.

Thank you for these tips: @studiolux_lighting

🎥Production: @saunafromfinland with @lindahelisto and @rabbi.milandou

#hottakes #happywithheat #saunalighting #finnishsauna #saunafromfinland

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Olosauna: Floating Finnish sauna brings people together and boosts wellbeing 💧🌿

We're happy to see our member Olosauna @olosauna featured on This is Finland @thisisfinlandofficial

Located on a floating platform in Oulu, Olosauna combines Finnish sauna, cold-water swimming, design, and social connection in a unique setting.

Founder Armi Ruusuvirta is now exploring how the concept could inspire sauna experiences beyond Finland.

👉 Read the full story on the This is Finland website: www.finland.fi

📸 @olosauna

#olosauna #finnishsauna #floatingsauna #wellbeing #visitsauna

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🔥 HAPPY WITH HEAT – HOT TAKES 7 🔥

One of the first questions international guests ask is simple: Can I pour water on the stones?🤔

In a Finnish sauna, the answer is yes.

That is how löyly is created. When water hits properly heated sauna stones, it turns into steam and creates a wave of warm, humid air that changes the entire sauna experience. In Finland, löyly is not just a detail of sauna culture. It is one of its most essential parts.

This is why Finns rarely ask only how hot the sauna was. They ask: How was the löyly?

A good sauna is not simply about temperature. The heater, the stones, the ventilation and the löyly all work together.

🔥 Hot take: The best sauna experience is not about making the sauna as hot as possible. It is about creating good löyly. A great Finnish sauna is one where heat, steam and comfort come together in the right balance.

👉 Read more about the Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience on our website. Link in bio.

Thank you for these insights: @homecraftsaunas

🎥 Production: @saunafromfinland with @lindahelisto and @rabbi.milandou

#hottakes #happywithheat #löyly #finnishsauna #authenticfinnishsaunaexperience #saunafromfinland

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🔥 HAPPY WITH HEAT – HOT TAKES 6 🔥

Can sauna scents make a Finnish sauna experience better?

Absolutely. But when it comes to sauna fragrance, more is not always better.

Birch, pine, spruce and juniper can transform the atmosphere of a sauna and add another layer to the experience. But not all sauna scents are the same, and not all of them are used in the same way.

That is why it is important to follow the instructions and use products specifically designed for sauna use.

In guided Aufguss rituals, sauna masters often use snowballs or crushed ice to release moisture and aroma gradually. The goal is not to create the strongest possible scent, but a balanced experience that supports the heat and rhythm of the löyly.

And sometimes the best sauna scent does not come from a bottle at all. A traditional Finnish vihta or vasta releases the natural aroma of birch and brings a touch of the Finnish forest directly into the sauna 🌿

🔥 Hot take: The purpose of sauna scent is not to overpower the sauna. It should support the löyly. The best scents enhance the experience without taking it over.

👉 Read more about the Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience on our website. Link in bio.

Thank you for these insights: @robert_heinevetter

🎥 Production: @saunafromfinland with @lindahelisto and @rabbi.milandou

#hottakes #happywithheat #finnishsauna #saunascents #löyly #multisensorysauna #authenticfinnishsaunaexperience #saunafromfinland

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🍃 Let the steam embrace you at Serlachius Art Sauna

What happens when Finnish sauna culture, architecture, nature and art come together in one destination?

Located on the shores of Lake Melasjärvi in Mänttä, Finland, the award-winning Serlachius Art Sauna @serlachiusmuseums offers a unique journey through nature, design and relaxation. Enjoy the gentle steam of the atmospheric round sauna, unwind in the outdoor hot tub and take a refreshing dip in the lake in every season.

The Serlachius Art Sauna welcomes guests to its popular weekly public sauna days throughout the year, offering the perfect opportunity to experience this unique sauna destination.

✨ Looking for something extra special? Serlachius also offers unique sauna experiences, including Art Sauna & Meal events that combine a relaxing sauna session with a seasonal three-course dining experience at Restaurant Gösta.

Whether you visit on a public sauna day or join one of the special sauna and dining events, a memorable Finnish sauna experience awaits.

👉 Read more and book your sauna experience: www.shop.serlachius.fi/en_US

#serlachiusartsauna #sauna #finnishsauna #artsaunaandmeal #visitsauna #saunafromfinland

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🔥 HAPPY WITH HEAT – HOT TAKES 5 🔥

What should you wear in a Finnish sauna?

One of the most common questions international sauna guests ask has a surprisingly simple answer: It depends on the sauna.

In Finland, people often sauna nude in private and many single-gender saunas. In mixed public saunas, swimsuits are commonly worn, and some places also provide towels.

The most important thing is not what you wear, but understanding the sauna culture around you.

A Finnish sauna experience starts with a shower. Cleanliness is an essential part of sauna etiquette and helps keep the sauna comfortable for everyone.

🔥 Hot take: You do not need special sauna clothes or complicated rules to enjoy Finnish sauna. Come clean. Follow the local sauna etiquette. Use a seat cover. Listen to your body.

👉 Read more about the Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience on our website. Link in bio.

Thank you for these insights: @arttulaitinen

🎥 Production: @saunafromfinland with @lindahelisto and @rabbi.milandou

#hottakes #happywithheat #finnishsauna #saunaetiquette #authenticfinnishsaunaexperience #saunafromfinland

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🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨

Something many of you have already been asking and waiting for… 🔥

WORLD SAUNA FORUM 2027 IS COMING!

📅 SAVE THE DATES
13–16 JUNE 2027
📍 And of course, the place is FINLAND! 🇫🇮

Next summer, World Sauna Forum will be bigger than ever — with more programme, more experiences, more connections and more sauna than ever before.

World Sauna Forum brings together the global sauna community: professionals, brands, experts and sauna enthusiasts from around the world to experience authentic Finnish sauna, build connections and discover what’s next in the sauna world.

And this time… we have something new and exciting to reveal. 👀🔥

More very soon.

Mark 13–16 June 2027 in your calendar. Finland is calling 🛫🇫🇮

#finnishsauna #saunafromfinland #worldsaunaforum #worldsaunaforum2027 #finnishsaunaexperience

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🔥 HAPPY WITH HEAT – HOT TAKES 4 🔥

Is there real demand for sauna tourism?
More and more often, the answer is yes.

Guided sauna experiences, sauna tours and travel packages are already attracting international travellers. In these experiences, sauna is not simply an amenity but the reason for the trip.

What feels obvious to a Finn is not always obvious to a first-time visitor.

What is löyly?
When should I cool down?
How long should I stay in the sauna?

Good guidance turns a sauna visit into a meaningful cultural experience.

But even a great sauna does not automatically become a tourism product. International guests need to understand what they will experience, what makes it special and how to book it.

🔥 Hot take: Finland does not have a shortage of saunas.

The real opportunity is to turn more of them into experiences that international travellers can find, understand and book.

👉 Read more about sauna tourism and creating memorable travel products on our website. Link in bio.

Thank you for these insights: @rukan_salonki

🎥 Production: @saunafromfinland with @lindahelisto and @rabbi.milandou

#hottakes #happywithheat #saunatourism #finnishsauna #saunafromfinland #visitsauna

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This sauna just makes sense 😂🔥🇫🇮

#saunalautta #pov #finland

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Autumn in Finland is a season of stillness, crisp air, colourful forests, and unforgettable sauna experiences. 🍂

Finnish sauna invites you to slow down, embrace the moment, and reconnect with yourself and nature.

Each sauna has its own story. Some are rustic and steeped in tradition, while others are modern and architecturally stunning. What they all share is the essence of Finnish sauna culture: warmth, wellbeing, purity, and presence.

✨ Find your perfect sauna retreat with Visit Sauna @visitsauna by Sauna from Finland. Discover carefully selected sauna destinations where every detail, from atmosphere and hospitality to safety and service, has been thoughtfully designed to create an authentic and memorable experience.

🔗 Discover authentic Finnish sauna experiences through the link in bio.

#sauna #finnishsauna #authenticfinnishsaunaexperience #saunafromfinland #visitsauna

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