The sauna is an integral part of Finnish culture. So much so, that it isn’t deemed a luxury, rather a necessity. It is considered to be a healthy and purifying tradition, dating back centuries. The Finns steam it out – whether it is sunny or snowy! After all, there’s something so natural, pure and effortless about a sauna experience. Not only does it hold great healing properties for the body, it also pacifies the mind and engages the soul. Who wouldn’t want to experience such a beautiful activity?
At Holiday Club Turun Caribia, you can book yourself in for a Wood Smoke Sauna or a beautifully decorated steam sauna. It is a highly authentic and recommended offering as it allows you to dip into the Finnish way of life.
The smoke sauna is the oldest style of all saunas, and it is also the sauna type that is the rarest in Finland. It is a special type of sauna without a chimney. Wood is usually burned in a particularly large stove, after which the smoke is directed towards filling up the room. When the sauna is hot enough, the fire is allowed to die out and the smoke is ventilated. The residual heat of the stove is sufficient for the duration of the sauna. Walk through a gentle, warm haze of smoke. Savour the quiet of the dark room. Let your toxins melt away and your worries dissolve.
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