Finland: The Homeland of the Sauna
In Finland, the sauna is not a luxury, but a part of everyday life. There are saunas in almost every home, and even in the parliament. It is not just a physical activity, but a social and cultural gathering place, where business is closed, emotions are shared and families come together.
Germany and the Aufguss tradition
In Germany, a more theatrical form of gus has been developed: Aufguss. It involves precision, scent composition and fanning techniques, often accompanied by music and performance. The German sauna water park offers magnificent experiences that combine tradition and entertainment.
Japan and Sento culture
In Japan, many still visit the traditional bathhouses, sento, where the body is washed and cleansed in hot water, often followed by a sauna. It is a purification both physically and mentally, and at the same time a way to join a quiet, respectful community. The focus is on calm, purity and reflection.
Turkish hammam
Although not a sauna in the classical sense, the Turkish hammam is an important heat and steam tradition. Here you lie on hot stones, get scrubbed and have your body cleansed in a sensual and social experience. It shows how heat is used in many cultures as both healing and connection.
What can we take with us?
From Finland we can learn the ritual and everyday tranquility. From Germany the artistic and technical. From Japan the silence and respect. And from Turkey, that heat can also be gentle and caring. At Sauna House we mix the best of all worlds, in a modern, Nordic context.
Common in all cultures
What all sauna cultures have in common is that the heat is never just heat. It is a framework for contact – with the body, with others and with something bigger. It is about immersion, togetherness and health.
Your own sauna culture
When you visit Sauna House, we invite you to create your own relationship with the sauna. Whether you are looking for silence, sweat, steam, community or clarification - the sauna is your space.
