It may be no surprise that nearly all Finns have saunas in their homes, with a mix modern electric and traditional wood-burning set-ups, and many partake in the ritual several times a week.

Although saunas have a long and rich history dating back roughly 10,000 years, they’ve experienced a renaissance in recent months. Not only do saunas offer the chance to relax and unwind (something ...

The lowest and coolest area in traditional Finnish saunas is often used for washing ... Ervi-designed Villa Koivikko outside Helsinki, a wood-burning stove helps keep a dressing and resting ...

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Typically heated to around 70-95C, the most "traditional" sauna is a wood-burning one, but there are also infrared saunas that warm your body to a more "tolerable" temperature. For a long time ...