Sauna guides
Sauna guides
Short, practical guides for sauna people: how saunas differ, how to behave in them at home and abroad, and what to check before you book.
- Sauna vs steam room: the differences and which to chooseSauna or steam room? Dry heat at 70-100°C versus wet heat at 40-50°C. How they feel, how...
- How to use a hotel sauna: etiquette, towels and timingHow to use a hotel sauna in the UK: swimwear, towels, how long to stay in, cooling off...
- Sauna etiquette in Europe: textile-free or swimwear?Sauna etiquette in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Finland and the UK: when saunas are...
- Private sauna cottages: what to expect from barrel, infrared and wood-fired saunasWhat to expect from a private sauna in a UK cottage or lodge: barrel, infrared and...
- UK lodges with a sauna and hot tub, by regionUK lodges and cabins with both a sauna and a hot tub, region by region, from our listing...
- Private sauna vs shared hotel sauna: what you actually getPrivate sauna or shared hotel sauna? Access, heat, etiquette and cost compared, so you...
- Sauna and cold plunge: how to do hot and cold safelyHow to alternate sauna and cold water: plunge pools, cold showers, the sea and lakes,...
- Public saunas in UK cities: how they work and where to stay nearbyHow public and community saunas in UK cities work: booking sessions, what to bring,...