Finnish saunas are warm – Welcome to Helsinki

Helsinki Airport is the gateway to Finnish happiness. Get to know the saunas in Helsinki and beyond with recommendations from our own airport employees.

Sauna is the secret to Finnish happiness. Discover this space between worlds where steam, tradition, and the scent of birch invite you to step into a truly Finnish state of mind.

Did you know there are 3.3 million saunas in Finland? That means countless opportunities for you to experience Finnish happiness, starting at Helsinki Airport. Choose your own from the many unique options on offer: perhaps a smoke sauna by the enchanting lakeside, a floating sauna and a show in the heart of the city, or a truly authentic experience mingling with locals away from the beaten path.

Get to know the saunas in Helsinki and beyond – and book your once in a lifetime Finnish sauna experience now.

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Helsinki Swimming Stadium

”My favourite sauna in Helsinki is at the Swimming Stadium. In addition to swimming and sauna, there’s a wonderful summer vibe! The stadium is easy to reach from the city center by walking, biking, public transport, or car. There are two saunas and a long 50-meter pool.” -Anna

Visiting address: Hammarskjöldintie 5, Helsinki

Lonna Island Sauna

”I can recommend the Lonna island sauna, which has an archipelago atmosphere. There is a large terrace by the sauna that offers stunning sea views. The sauna is located on a small island with transportation available from Helsinki Market Square.” – Kirsi

Visiting address: Lonna Island (by ferry from Market Square)

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

“The Elements Spa at Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport offers relaxation just steps from the terminal. The spa is situated in a peaceful courtyard, where you can enjoy a year-round outdoor jacuzzi and steam sauna. Book a spa treatment to pamper yourself before or after your flight, or spend your Finnish layover in the sauna.” -Sanna

Visiting address: Taivastie 3, Vantaa, 50m from the airport terminal

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Lagoon Spa and Sanna's Sauna

"Sanna's Sauna in Vuosaari, Helsinki, has comfortable and soft steam, and the sauna can accommodate a slightly larger group at once. A mat leads to the pier, making it pleasant to walk along it for a dip in the sea. Another wonderful option is the Lagoon Spa in Keilaniemi, Espoo. The wood-heated sauna offers nice steam with a beautiful view through the glass wall. An experience for all the senses!" -Johannau

Visiting address: Harbonkatu 12, Helsinki

Kumpula

"Another great option for sauna and swim is the Kumpula outdoor swimming pool, located in a beautiful, lush setting. It was built for the 1952 Helsinki Olympics and is still a delight to both locals and travellers alike. Kumpula is only 20 minutes away from the airport, and easily accessible from the city centre, too, via public transport." -Anna

Visiting address: Allastie 1, Helsinki

A dip in the baltic sea

"My favourite sauna is located on Lonna Island, off the coast of Helsinki. You can enjoy the atmosphere of the sea during the ferry ride from the Market Square. The beautifully restored old buildings create a unique setting for the sauna experience. The saunas are heated in the traditional way with wood. Between the sauna sessions, you can take a dip in the Baltic sea to cool off or enjoy the stunning archipelago views from the sauna terrace.” -Anniina

Visiting address: Lonna Island

Löyly Sauna

"I have been to Löyly and Harjutori saunas in Helsinki, and I can warmly recommend both! They are easily accessible from city centre and from the airport." -Jarkko

Visiting address: Hernesaarenranta 4, Helsinki

Kuusijärvi Saunas

"I can recommend the saunas at the Kuusijärvi beach and lake. There are bigger and smaller steamy saunas for groups to book. It is one of my favourite destinations in Vantaa, some 20 minutes from the airport by car. A great place to spend a summer day away from the city and close to nature." -Liinu

Visiting address: Kuusijärventie 3, Vantaa