Beauty and wellness Finland

Located all at the end of quai Hakaniemenranta, at the edge of the Baltic, with view on the peninsula of Tervasaari and with far the orthodoxe cathedral Uspenski, this cultural sauna held by a couple finno-Japanese brings serenity and zénitude! You will have the feeling to be received by Mrs Butterfly, bewitched by an operatic aria to the reception, before joining the two saunas of 18 places (one for the women, the other for the men), very built out of wood. Chance refresh itself by a bathing in the sea, since the terrace in the back.

A historic sauna, built in 1929, near Lake Näsijärvi. It's famous in winter for swimming in the icy water just after the sauna: you'll see Finns in bathing suits coming out of the sauna, still steaming, walking barefoot and then taking a leisurely swim in the frozen lake. If you're brave (or daredevil) you can try it too! In summer, you can sunbathe on the nearby beach and swim in the lake. And for those not used to saunas, there are three with different heat levels.

It is the largest smoke sauna in the world! It is heated 24 hours in advance by a wood fire and can accommodate up to 60 people. It is customary to cool off by swimming in the icy lake... The restaurant serves delicious traditional Finnish food and a couple of musicians lead everyone in singing old Finnish songs. In the evening, you will be the happy spectator of a joyful "dance" on the tree trunk(tukki) thrown into the lake.

Located in the Holiday Club hotel restaurant, it is the northernmost spa in Europe! And the good news is that it is particularly suitable for families with children! There is a large swimming pool (with waves every hour) which will delight the children, two whirlpools, a paddling pool, a pool for the little ones with water games to entertain them, two slides, and two single-sex saunas. Massages and treatments on reservation. The plus: some of them are designed for children from 4 to 14 years old! Ideal for relaxing and calming down.

How about taking advantage of your stay in the Finnish capital to change your mind? Salon Pacifique is a hair salon like no other, between the Zen atmosphere and the 100% green commitment of the team, using eco-friendly products and wind energy to power its electrical appliances. Add to that a good fair trade coffee served with a smile, the captivating travel stories and the team's salsa tips that are revealed to your ear during a change of scenery... Good value for money for an organic fair.

A beauty salon, yes, but 100% organic: this is the challenge that the two young women founders of this small cosmetics store have taken up, real enthusiasts who will give you advice with care. Also make-up classes and personalized consultation on skin care adapted to each person. And to put in your luggage and on your skin, the Finnish organic cosmetic brands Mia Höytö and Supermood. The place is very welcoming and the team very professional! If you need advice or want a treatment, don't hesitate!

Opened in 1906, it is Finland's oldest public sauna with its traditional smoke heating, small café and massage service offering a choice of classic, sports and suction cup massages by appointment. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century by Hermanni and Maria Lahtinen. Today it belongs to the city of Tampere. On site, do not hesitate to ask the staff for advice if you are not a sauna regular, the staff is very friendly and affordable. Discounts for children.

The name is misleading, since this Kaurilan Sauna, formerly one of Helsinki's oldest saunas, is now a store dedicated to the world of saunas (yes, yes). On the three floors of this adorable boutique, you'll find every conceivable sauna accessory. Soaps, bathrobes, seats, cosmetics, candles: it's impossible to list them all! What's more, all these products are handmade locally and guaranteed 100% cruelty-free. In short, a surprising address!

Located in the Sport Ressort Ylläs ski resort, this is the world's first and only sauna built into a gondola! Built into a wooded wall for three to four people, it will take you to the top of Ylläs in 20 minutes. The package includes a 2-hour excursion for up to a dozen people, with access to a sauna, hot tub and fireplace at the top of the mountain. While the experience is absolutely incredible and original, it unfortunately comes with a price - and not the least! Reservations are recommended, one week in advance.

Great welcome by this passionate French family who own a husky farm near Rovaniemi (13 km). The family proposes with originality wellness stays centered around the benefits of nature by practicing meditation, yoga, walking, kayaking, swimming, gathering, therapy with dogs or other similar practices. A whole philosophy of life! Not to mention the pleasures of the sauna and local cuisine. A unique experience in Lapland! Contact them directly for reservations or more information.

In this waterside sauna-restaurant, two different atmospheres await you, depending on your mood: the "old-fashioned" wood-heated version, or the more modern, stone-heated version. In both cases, enjoy the view while you sweat your heart out, before taking a dip in the outdoor pool. Kuuma also boasts an excellent restaurant serving Nordic cuisine with a European twist, all with a lovely terrace and a magnificent view over Tampere. We highly recommend it!