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.

Saunarauha – peaceful paintings of saunas

The exhibition title, “Saunarauha,” embodies the Finnish philosophy that within the sauna, one leaves behind politics, religion, and noise to embrace mutual respect and inner quiet. Through these watercolor works—ranging from detailed textures of wood to minimal, ethereal compositions with gentle animal characters—Pive captures the sauna as a sanctuary from the world’s current turmoil.

Kettu Galleria is an art brand by Finland-based visual artist Pive Toivonen. Through watercolor, she documents moments encountered in Finnish nature and saunas, using a gentle palette and soft, expressive brushwork. Human beings are depicted as animals who contemplate nature and the peace. During the summer months, she is based at her gallery in Sauvo, and at times spends extended periods sailing, continuing to document landscapes and everyday life as they unfold by the sea.

Meet the Artist: Saturday, February 7th Join us on February 7th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (13:00–16:00) to meet and chat with the artist. We will also have a selection of art prints available for purchase on the day.

Suomeksi:
Saunarauha – hiljaisia kuvia saunoista

Saunassa ei puhuta politiikkaa eikä haasteta riitaa. Se on paikka, jossa vallitsee keskinäinen kunnioitus ja rauha. Pive Toivonen on tallentanut onnelliset saunahetket pelkistettyihin akvarellimaalauksiin. Niissä on yksityiskohtaisia puupintojen kuvauksia, lempeitä hahmoja ja aitoa tunnelmaa. Kuvat taltioivat saunan pyhäkkönä, joka tarjoaa suojaa ja lepoa maailman nykyiseltä levottomuudelta.

Kettu Galleria on kuvataiteilija Pive Toivosen luomus. Hän maalaa vesiväreillä tiiviitä hetkiä luonnossa, metsässä, rannoilla ja erityisesti saunoissa. Ihmiset esitetään eläinhahmoina, jotka rentoutuvat aistimaan luonnon rauhaa. Kesäisin Pive pitää galleriaa maaseudulla Sauvossa. Hän myös asuu pitkiä aikoja purjeveneessään ja dokumentoi maisemia ja elämää meren äärellä.

Tapaa taiteilija:Tervetuloa tapaamaan taiteilijaa ja juttelemaan hänen kanssaan lauantaina 7. helmikuuta klo 13.00–16.00. Tilaisuuden aikana on mahdollista ostaa upeita taidevedoksia kotiin vietäväksi.

Hop from sauna to sauna!
Sauna Hopping is an open sauna night where you’ll hop from one sauna to another and experience a variety of sauna types — from the traditional Smoke Sauna to the Igloo Sauna. During Sauna Hopping, all the saunas in Revontuli’s Sauna World will be heated, offering you the chance to relax in the steam, dip into lovely outdoor hot tubs, and of course, refresh yourself in the clear lake water of Lake Iso-Virmas.

Revontuli’s Sauna World includes five different saunas:
Smoke Sauna
Panorama-Barrel Sauna
Loitsu Sauna
Laguna Saunas
Igloo Sauna
Three outdoor jacuzzis

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.

We invite you to a Nordic winter wonderland with joy and tranquillity. Join us for an extraordinary escape from the ordinary, an unforgettable life transformation experience as we venture deep into the Finnish winter, Boreal forest, frozen lakes, wood-fired saunas, clean air and nature, log cabins, locally sourced food – and with any luck, Northern Lights. It is a special week, celebrating the Spring Equinox, International Happiness Day, Forests Day, World Water Day.

This is an immersive experience for saunapreneurs, well-being founders and operators, contrast therapy practitioners and everyone who wants to take their well-being practice to a new level.

You will experience different style of saunas and learn skills to enhance sauna experience to unlock the full potential of the power of deep heat and cold. There will be workshops on Sauna Culture, Design & Build, Rituals with local experts.

We will explore Tampere – the Sauna Capital of Finland, and the surrounding area. A day trip to visit the Art Sauna at Serlachius Museum ( A Unique Sauna awarded by Sauna From Finland) . Overall you will experience 10-15 public saunas. The rest of the time, relax and enjoy the tranquillity of Finnish nature and culture.

Koe suomalaisia saunaperinteitä erilaisissa saunoissa Kullaalla

Sauna Region Week will be celebrated in summer 2026 for the 11th time!

Sauna Region Week will be celebrated again in summer 2026. The World’s Sauna Region welcomes you to experience the gentle steam of Jyväskylä Region’s diverse saunas. The summer event features dozens of different sauna events around the region 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.

See the events here: https://visitjyvaskyla.fi/en/saunaregionweek/

Please note that the dates of the sauna events may change. Sauna events reserve the right to make changes to the programme. Each sauna location is responsible for their event. Visit Jyväskylä Region is marketing the Sauna Region Week.

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.