Tapahtumat

Experience the bliss of our Seven Star Smoke Sauna: its gentle heat and distinctive aroma create an unforgettable sense of calm. Our sauna master expertly heats the sauna with dry birch logs and prepares traditional birch whisks. Enjoy the full ritual — a peat mask treatment and a refreshing dip in the lake, from the pier in summer or through an ice hole in winter. A truly unique Finnish wellness experience that leaves the whole body deeply relaxed.

🌍 Members-Only Meetings Moving Forward

Starting January 2026, all International Members Meetings will be exclusive to registered Sauna From Finland Members, thank you for your understanding and interest! If you are not yet a member, now is an excellent time to apply to join our network!

Who Can Join as an International Member?

Companies, associations, and individuals outside Finland who share a commitment to authentic Finnish sauna culture – including:

• Retailers of sauna products
• Sauna builders and designers
• Public sauna and spa operators
• Tourism operators
• Startups and emerging sauna initiatives
• Wellness, design, and architecture professionals connected to sauna culture

Membership Benefits

Membership connects you to a vibrant global network of sauna professionals while giving your business added visibility through Sauna From Finland’s international channels. You’ll gain access to our official image bank and marketing materials, receive collaboration opportunities and referrals from around the world, and directly support Sauna From Finland’s initiatives to promote authentic Finnish sauna culture globally. Members also enjoy exclusive perks, including a discounted rate for World Sauna Forum 2026.

Step into the warmth of the sauna and the magic of winter at Finland’s largest winter sauna festival! The Winter Sauna Carnival brings together dozens of unique mobile saunas from across the country for an unforgettable weekend at Ikaalinen Spa & Resort. This event celebrates Finnish sauna culture like never before.

Throughout the day, visitors can explore a wide range of saunas, from traditional wood-heated cabins to innovative modern concepts, all offering their own distinctive experiences. After relaxing in the heat, enjoy the spa’s facilities, discover UTU Sauna World, and recharge with local flavours. As night falls, the atmosphere transforms into vibrant carnival evenings, with unforgettable parties stretching into the early morning hours. Guests are also invited to vote for their favourite sauna—will you find yours?

Bring your friends, immerse yourself in warmth and community, and celebrate winter the Finnish way. This is more than just an event—it’s a weekend to be remembered forever.

SCHEDULE:
Friday 30.1.2026
16:00–21:00: Sauna area, spa, and UTU Sauna World open to the public, sauna showcases and activities
22:00-02:00: Evening party
21:30–01:00 Original Long Drink Sauna Karaoke Competition at Restaurant Kyrö
23:00–01:00 Party Band Highlights

Saturday 31.1.2026
14:00–21:00: Sauna area, spa, and UTU Sauna World open to the public, sauna showcases and activities
22:00–02:00: Evening party
21:30–01:00 Final of the Original Long Drink Sauna Karaoke Competition at Restaurant Kyrö
22:00 Samba Roseira brings carnival vibes with music and dance
23:00–01:00 Party Band Nitrodisko

South Estonia — February 2026.
The first-ever International Sauna School will open its doors in South Estonia next February,
offering participants from around the world a rare opportunity to engage deeply with the ancient
Estonian smoke sauna tradition. The 7-day experiential programme is held in the historic Ärni
smoke sauna, a site whose practice represents one of Estonia’s most meaningful contributions
to global cultural heritage.
Two identical courses will be offered:

• 2–8 February 2026
• 22–28 February 2026

Rooted in Finno-Ugric heritage, the International Sauna School combines theoretical
knowledge, practical skills, ritual-based learning, herbal practices, breathwork, personal
development and community care. Participants will learn how to prepare and maintain a
traditional smoke sauna, how to guide sauna rituals for others, and how to understand the
cultural and spiritual values that make the Estonian sauna tradition unique.

“We are very happy to introduce Estonian sauna culture deeply to international participants,”

says Edina Csüllög, organiser and director of the Finno-Ugric Film Foundation.

“This course is made for people who love the sauna — and also for those who wish to take this knowledge home and eventually work as saunakeepers in their own countries.”

A Deep Cultural and Personal Journey

The programme allows participants to explore:

• Finno-Ugric sauna philosophy and spiritual practice
• Heating, preparing and upkeeping a traditional smoke sauna
• Techniques for guiding meaningful community sauna sessions
• Herbal and natural healing traditions
• Breathwork, purification and grounding techniques
• The role of sauna rituals in cultural continuity and community well-being

Led by Estonian Saunawoman Helen Moppel

The course is facilitated by Helen Moppel, an experienced saunawoman whose teaching
merges ancestral knowledge with contemporary holistic practice. Her guidance offers
participants an intimate and authentic experience of the smoke sauna tradition.
More about Helen: https://helenmoppel.ee/tutvustus/

COURSE DETAILS

Duration: 7 days
Location: South Estonia (Ärni Smoke Sauna + nearby accommodation)
Sauna: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pyRztC3NjTE5aWSY7
Accommodation: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7t4aSN2BS3LWhL259
Language: English
Participation Fee: 650 EUR (incl. accommodation, meals, materials)
Registration Fee: 100 EUR (non-refundable)
Deadline: 20 December 2025
Visa applicants: full participation fee due by 5 January 2026
Group size: max. 6 participants per course
Registration: https://forms.gle/SJbdvx4PT1PEnyyt6

If the minimum of 6 participants is not reached, all fees will be fully refunded.

WATCH VIDEOS ABOUT THE SAUNA & TRAINING

https://vimeo.com/1132545658
https://vimeo.com/1132513926
https://vimeo.com/1132519396
https://vimeo.com/1132546860

ORGANISER

MTÜ FUFF – Finno-Ugric Film Foundation
Reg. code: 80282596
SEB BANK | BIC: EEUHEE2X
IBAN: EE291010220100168010

More Information:
Email: sara.kisari@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +372 5887 7144

We gather to burn bright this February for Portland’s first-ever Winter sauna village! It’s a 2-day family-friendly festival on the river’s shoreline offerings 12+ different sauna experiences.

Immerse completely in nature, music, steam, lights, laughter, heat, aroma, swimming and sweat.

The Steam Village Pass is your all-access sauna ticket to ride, and includes a 3-hour timeslot to every sauna on land and sea, the plunges and showers, plus full access to SaunaGlo across the street before or after your timeslot.

We hope you choose to hang out a while, so consider a full day or weekend pass and linger longer — enjoy the food, drink, music and merriment in the park and in around downtown Milwaukie! Beer Garden by pFriem Family Brewers!

Finlandia Foundation National is proud to host a nationwide stage featuring a lineup of online events, sauna discounts, and in-person events. Together with our partners, we are elevating sauna tradition and educating about its rich cultural and spiritual significance. Connect in real life at community gatherings hosted by Finlandia Foundation chapters and local partners. Share the warmth, tradition, and fellowship of sauna through special events and celebrations near you.

FREE Online Events

Join a week of free virtual programming celebrating sauna culture, wellness, and Finnish traditions. From expert-led webinars to educational sessions, these online events make it easy to participate from anywhere.

Sauna Discounts

Celebrate with special sauna offers from participating locations nationwide. Through our partnership with the North American Sauna Society, enjoy exclusive discounted sauna experiences during National Sauna Week.

In-Person Events

Connect in real life at community gatherings hosted by Finlandia Foundation chapters and local partners. Share the warmth, tradition, and fellowship of sauna through special events and celebrations near you.

Register now!

Sauna from Finland is supporting this event.

Koe suomalaisia saunaperinteitä erilaisissa saunoissa Kullaalla

We are excited to announce that the next World Sauna Forum will be held in Jyväskylä, Finland, in the summer of 2026, 9–11 June. Join us in Jyväskylä next summer for another unforgettable celebration of sauna culture. Next year’s event promises to combine tradition, innovation, and international collaboration in the Finnish sauna experience, all while not forgetting to stay as the most relaxing business event in the world!

🌟 Early Bird tickets for World Sauna Forum 2026 are now on sale!

Early Bird pricing is available until 31 January 2026. After this date, ticket prices will increase. Get your tickets now!

Find out more

🌿 Sauna Region Week 6–14 June 2026

At Jyväskylä Region, you can enjoy gentle steam on the benches of the World Sauna Region. Located in Jyväskylä Region, the World Sauna Region boasts around 140,000 saunas, diverse sauna experiences, fascinating sauna history, and internationally renowned sauna industry companies. Sauna is celebrated annually during a sauna-themed week, which will be held for the 11th time in 2026!

Sauna Region Week brings together the best sauna experiences and services in the Jyväskylä Region. During this week-long event, sauna enthusiasts can explore a wide variety of saunas – from the world’s largest smoke sauna to traditional saunas offering relaxing and rejuvenating treatments. The program for next summer’s Sauna Region Week, taking place 6–14 June 2026, is already available and will continue to grow throughout the spring with exciting new events added. Check out the program and come experience the World’s Sauna Region with its unique sauna experiences!

Sauna Region Week – Visit Jyväskylä Region, Sauna Region of the World

More about the saunas of the World’s Sauna Region

Exactly one year before the XIX International Sauna Congress (ISC26) opens in Oslo City Hall in the capital of Norway, the Norwegian Sauna Association invited sauna enthusiasts from around the world to an online launch event, marking the start of the final preparations for what will certainly be a historic event.

International Sauna Congress will take place 24th–26th September 2026. You can find more info at saunacongress2026.org.