HANCOCK – For Finns, sauna is a near sacred space for physical and mental cleansing. In fact, the sauna was so significant to ...

Contemporary sweat baths reflect the country’s architectural past — and propose a future in which simple, sustainable buildings can still be sublime. The lowest and coolest area in traditional Finnish ...

There’s a word in Finnish which evades translation: löyly. It’s commonly used to describe the steam that rises when water is poured onto hot stones in a sauna. But it also signifies spirit or life ...

The small city of Salo in southwest Finland is gearing up for one of the quirkiest wellness weekends of the year. From 7–8 February 2026, outdoor and sauna lovers are invited to take part in ...

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