Traditional Sauna in Helsinki

Providing Geneuine Finnish sauna

Kotiharju Sauna, built in 1928, has maintained its original architecture throughout the decades. Customers range from the neighborhood regulars to bachelor parties and students and teachers from the nearby university premises. Only wood-burning saunas let you enjoy the mellow heat of the traditional sauna experience.

Part of the inimitable Kotiharju experience consists of solving the problems of the world with fellow bathers in the soft steam of the sauna and then cooling off outdoors in front of the sauna.

At Kotiharju, there is room for 20 – 30 bathers on the uppermost benches, where the heat and steam (löyly) are the best (and hottest). And if you like it less warm, there is more room on the lower benches. In practice, löyly means pouring some water on the hot stones – there is a water tap on the stove (kiuas). The old rule is that whoever sits in the hottest place gets to decide whether or not to make more löyly.

The family-owned Kotiharju Sauna is today managed by Risto and Merja Holopainen. The sauna was renovated in 1999 with financial support from the Helsinki Culture Capital Foundation.

Separate wood-burning saunas for men, women, and groups and families. Towels, refreshments, washing service and massage available.

No reservations, no hurry. Enjoy your stay as long as you like. Towels and non-alcoholic refreshments available.

Opening hours:
Tue–Fri from 2 to 8 p.m., open until 10 p.m.Sat from 1 to 7 p.m., open until 9 p.m.

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