In the vast, shimmering expanse of the Finnish winter, where the landscape surrenders to a blanket of ice and snow, an extraordinary practice unfolds. Sauna Channel is proud to present "Breath Under Ice," a meditative short film that introduces us to Leigh Erwin, an Australian whose life journey ...

In the heart of an ancient Finnish forest, where towering trees stand as wise old guardians, discover a profound journey of healing and rejuvenation. Our award-winning film, The Spirit of the Löyly, invites you to witness Marcello's transformative experience as he embraces the restorative power o...

Sauna Channel's latest offering iimmerses you in the experience of taking a sojourn to the Panorama Landscape Hotel Metsäkylpylä in Tahko, Finland.

departs from its usual format, venturing into a realm of pure sensory experience. This episode is a masterclass in meditative filmmaking, trading d...

"In connection with Metsäkylä, a unique large underground granite smoke sauna has been built. It is located along a beautiful forest stream. The sauna is built from large granite boulders, and approx. 45 sauna-goers can enjoy its baths at once. Metsäpuro, which flows in front of the sauna, flows ...

Explore the enchanting world of Samuel's Sommerhus, a private and multi-generational summerhouse nestled in the serene landscapes of Somero, Finland. This Sommerhus, a term translating to "summerhouse" in Finnish, stands as a testament to the art of slow living, preserving traditions handed down ...

Nestled in a serene and snowy landscape, experience a harmonious blend of nature, tradition, and relaxation in the picturesque setting of Särkijärvi as we follow a Finnish man practicing the invigorating lifestyle of ice fishing, a traditional sauna, and cold plunge.

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Conversations about Contemporary Finnish Sauna Culture

Watch a Sauna Channel episode where conversation, connection, and vulnerability intertwine. &Filmed at the breathtaking Herrankukkaro in the southwestern Finnish Archipelago, this intimate short film follows Marcello, a visitor, as he delve...

Explore the modern reinterpretation of the classic Finnish public sauna at Uusi Sauna, or ""New Sauna."" This innovative establishment has seamlessly blended traditional sauna practices with contemporary features, creating a multifaceted space that encompasses public saunas, a terrace, and a bar ...

"The Arctic SnowHotel, located about 26 km from Rovaniemi, is one of the largest ice and snow hotels in the region. Inside, the rooms and corridors are decorated with ice art and coloured lighting and the temperature is kept between 0°C and -5°C. Guests sleep on frozen beds layered with reindeer ...

Witness a profound bond forged between friends and nature as they embark on a ritual between sensory extremes at Suoma Latu Hotel in Kiilopää in the heart of Finland's wilderness. &Our short film is a celebration of the unique connection between nature, camaraderie, and the age-old tradition of s...

n Finland, it is estimated that there are 3.5 million saunas. They even exist in fast food restaurants. And no steam is left unexplored with guide Samuel Aarnio, who represents a younger generation that holds fast to the centuries-old sweat bathing tradition. Samuel and Mikkel start their sauna a...

Vikings Actor Jasper Pääkkönen Debunks Common Sauna Myths

Ever wondered about the right way to sauna? Jasper Pääkkönen, the Finnish actor known for his roles as Halfdan the Black in Netflix's Vikings and in Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman, is here to set the record straight. As a native Finn and the ...