Tucked away in the creative, industrial shipyard district of Amsterdam North, Badhus stands as a testament to a new wave of sauna culture, one that prioritizes community, accessibility, and a deep connection to nature, even within an urban setting. What began as a pop-up experiment in 2022 to tes...

This sauna build project, located in the remote and breathtaking Leiðarhöfn, Vopnafjörður, Iceland, was commissioned by Ingveldur Einarsdóttir and Ársæll Friðriksson and brought to life by Rintala Eggertsson Architects, a firm based in Oslo and Bodø, Norway renowned for its focus on place-sensiti...

Step into the realm of artistic exploration and creative incubation with a glimpse into the exclusive, homemade sanctuary – a private sauna reserved solely for the select community of the Jan van Eyck Academie. This hidden gem, nestled within the borders of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, ...

Discover a unique oasis of relaxation mere moments from the bustling heart of Oslo at Kongen Marina Sauna, where two groups of bathers converge within the innovative embrace of a geodesic dome-style sauna. This exceptional sanctuary seamlessly marries classic sauna traditions with a contemporary ...

Mikoku Yu is a renowned and historically significant bathhouse located in the vicinity of two major attractions in Tokyo: the Tokyo Skytree and the Asakusa area. This public bath has a rich history that dates back to its establishment in 1947, making it a part of Tokyo's cultural heritage.

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SALT is a nomadic art project on Langkaia in Oslo, overlooking the Opera House. The project brings together art, music, food and architecture in several spectacular wooden constructions designed by Sami Rintala (Rintala Eggertsson Architects). Salt also has one of Oslo’s biggest outdoor seating a...

"Listen to the sound of the waves rolling in and out, feel the soft breeze on your skin, and take in the starry night sky. Please experience the fantastic time and space unique to SANA MANE" ~ Sana Mane

Experience the architectural wonder of Sana Mane's unique sauna, "Sauzae" on Naoshima Island....

Experience Sauna Bivak, an award-winning sauna design on the Danube River in the greater Budapest area of Budakalász, Hungary.

Conceived by the Budapest-based architecture firm, Bivak, Sauna Bivak boasts not only a compact and mobile design but also the flexibility to be easily installed on a v...

"Dive into the heartwarming story of Helena Nidecker & Sibylle Probst, two friends who turned their shared passion for wellbeing and the outdoors into a unique floating sauna experience on Lake Biel. &

Their journey, beautifully captured in this film, ""Swiss Sauna Raft"", reveals the inspirati...

"The Hobbit Hole offered a vantage from which to see the individualistic, human-centric culture I live in. This story of coming together is a remembrance of community – a community that includes many generations and the more-than-human world, strengthened by the sweat of building and using a saun...

Discover the captivating transformation of Trevarefabrikken, a once-forgotten factory now reborn as a multifaceted haven in the heart of Henningsvær on the Lofoten islands in Norway. This repurposed industrial marvel has evolved into a dynamic hotel and cultural event center, seamlessly blending ...