Tapahtumat

Join the world’s first online conference dedicated entirely to cutting-edge sauna technology, design, and research. One track, one day, but countless insights – all of this for free! 

This miniconference has a technical focus and  presents a unique opportunity to get an overview about latest technology advances and discovering the newest technical and scientific breakthroughs around Finnish sauna. 

Taken place at the end of the year, this is the perfect way to wrap most exciting news of 2025 at one go!

Our keynotes will be elaborate and thoughtful deliveries from the best subject matter experts (researchers, developers)  with plentiful time for audience  questions. 

Register right now to secure your seat!

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

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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!

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Sauna Region Week 6.-14.6.2026

Sauna Region Week will be celebrated again in summer 2026. The World’s Sauna Province welcomes you to experience the gentle steam of Jyväskylä Region’s diverse saunas.

The summer event features dozens of different sauna events during the week. During Sauna Region Week, you can enjoy, for example, the warmth of a smoke sauna, pamper yourself with various sauna treatments, try a tent sauna or other interesting sauna destinations in different locations and businesses.

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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.