Saunas de Tampere

Rajaportti, in Pispala, is not just the oldest public sauna in Finland but a cultural treasure. Maintained by the passionate Pispala Sauna Association, it offers an authentic sauna experience, complete with a Sauna Café and massage facilities.

This historic block, a testament to Finnish sauna culture listed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, invites all to immerse in a warm, communal atmosphere. It's a place where generations converge to keep the genuine sauna culture alive.

Sauna Restaurant Kuuma in Tampere offers a unique blend of traditional and modern sauna experiences. Choose between a wood-heated sauna for a classic touch or a smoke sauna for a more intense experience. Enjoy the mixed public saunas with friends or solo, remembering to bring your swimsuit.

The café-restaurant facilitates a seamless transition from casual dining to sauna relaxation, complete with lockable changing booths and a welcoming mixed area.

Periscope Spa, an extension of Tampere's Periscope, offers rooftop saunas and jacuzzis with a spectacular view of Ratina Stadium. The expanded terrace includes two saunas and three jacuzzis, perfect for enjoying concerts or games in a unique setting.

With different package options, it caters to various preferences and is also available for private events. It's a luxurious spot to relish in the warmth of the sauna or the bubbling jacuzzis while soaking in the vibrant stadium atmosphere.

Perched on the 12th floor of Lapland Hotels Arena, Laawu Rooftop Terrace & Sauna presents a splendid panorama of Tampere. The terrace, featuring a bar and kitchen, is complemented by three saunas open to hotel guests, Nokia Arena visitors, and city dwellers. The sauna also offers private sauna and outdoor hot tub rental.

With affordable pricing, including discounts for children, it's an ideal urban escape. The rooftop bar adds to the allure, offering refreshments in a setting where personal alcohol is respectfully omitted.

Beloved by locals since 1929, Tampere’s Rauhaniemi Folk Spa exudes trademark Finnish charm. Affectionately dubbed “Rauhis” by regulars, the spa is famed for its traditional saunas and postcard-worthy vistas of Lake Näsijärvi. It welcomes sauna devotees year-round with two gender-neutral, swimwear-mandatory saunas heated in customary Finnish style.

When summer hits, Rauhaniemi becomes a lively public beach. Whether perspiring in the steam room or taking a brisk dip Finnish-style, Rauhaniemi provides an authentic taste of Nordic wellness and community.

Niemi-Kapee cottage resort prides itself on its range of classic Finnish saunas, chief among them the Smoke Sauna. It uses a wood fire that's kept going for 6-8 hours before being aired out, creating a uniquely gentle heat that accommodates up to 20 people. They also offer the laidback Old and New Saunas situated lakeside for a peaceful escape.

With a sauna in each cottage too, Niemi-Kapee boasts 10 saunas total blending comfort and cultural richness. Whether overnighting in the cozy cottages or stopping by just to work up a sweat Finnish style, Niemi-Kapee makes an ideal getaway.

Kaupinoja Sauna, a lakeside retreat by Näsijärvi near the UKK-Institute, boasts a rich history dating back to 1977. Despite transformations and renovations, including a major rebuild after a fire in 2008, it reopened in 2010, showcasing resilience and a renewed spirit. The sauna is a community treasure, owned by the city of Tampere but lovingly maintained by the winterswimming association Tampereen Talviuimarit ry.

With free entry for kids under 7 years old and affordable rates for older children and adults, Kaupinoja Sauna offers a warm (quite literally!) welcome to all.

Pereensaari Sauna is all about spicing up your sauna experience with a dash of fun and a splash of lake views. Nestled by the stunning Pyhäjärvi in Pirkkala, it's a place to unwind, whether in the sauna heated by mighty EXL-750 electric heaters or on the versatile swimming platform, perfect for summer dips and winter swims.

Up to 40 people can bask in the scenery on the sauna's rafts, two meters high! Fancy a game? Two outdoor padel courts are waiting. And the cherry on top? The Avantopool on the terrace for that cool outdoor swim feel, even in summer. Pair this with snacks, refreshments, and the best dishes from the bar, and you've got a little slice of paradise right on Pyhäjärvi's shores. 

Right by the rowing stadium and the crystal-clear waters of Kaukajärvi lake, there's a little slice of sauna heaven that's perfect for a year-round dip: Kaukajärven Sauna. 

With newly redone saunas and an overall friendly atmosphere, it's all about hanging loose and taking awesome swims. Don't forget the well-stocked summer kiosk or the cosy winter warm-ups too! This place fires up a lakeside party 365 days a year where everyone's welcome to chillax, take a plunge, and get their sweat on!