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== Choosing a sauna ==
== Choosing a sauna ==
[https://saunat.co/en/public-saunas/ Saunat.co lists all public saunas in Finland]. Below you can find some of the most classic saunas of Helsinki.


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[[File:20140529 harjutorin sauna.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/ Kotiharjun sauna] is a public wood heated sauna in the heart of the [[w:Sörnäinen|Sörnäinen]] district in [[w:Helsinki|Helsinki]].]]
[[File:20140529 harjutorin sauna.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/ Kotiharjun sauna] is a public wood heated sauna in the heart of the [[w:Sörnäinen|Sörnäinen]] district in [[w:Helsinki|Helsinki]].]]
Some famous saunas in Helsinki are:
 
'''[https://saunat.co/en/public-saunas/ Saunat.co lists all public saunas in Finland]'''.
 
Below you can find the public saunas of Helsinki.


* '''[http://www.allasseapool.fi/eng.html Allas Seapool]''' by the central market square with saunas, warm swimming pool (which floats in the sea) and the sea pool itself. Single ticket 12€, discounts for kids etc.
* '''[http://www.allasseapool.fi/eng.html Allas Seapool]''' by the central market square with saunas, warm swimming pool (which floats in the sea) and the sea pool itself. Single ticket 12€, discounts for kids etc.
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* '''[[w:Helsinki Swimming Stadium|Helsinki Swimming Stadium]]''' is an outdoor swimming stadium with milder and hotter saunas is an inexpensive and authentic way to experience sauna. Hammarskjöldintie 5. Single ticket 4€.
* '''[[w:Helsinki Swimming Stadium|Helsinki Swimming Stadium]]''' is an outdoor swimming stadium with milder and hotter saunas is an inexpensive and authentic way to experience sauna. Hammarskjöldintie 5. Single ticket 4€.
* '''[http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/ Kotiharjun Sauna]''' is the original wood heated public sauna in town. Open Tue-Sun 14:00-20:00 with bathing till 21:30. Harjutorinkatu 1. Single ticket 13€.
* '''[http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/ Kotiharjun Sauna]''' is the original wood heated public sauna in town. Open Tue-Sun 14:00-20:00 with bathing till 21:30. Harjutorinkatu 1. Single ticket 13€.
* '''[https://tilajakamo.fi/uutiset/lapinlahdessa-telttasauna/ Lapinlahden telttasauna]''' by the sea in the scenic Lapinlahti grounds open Fri and Sat 15-20 is renowned for their trademark smooth and mellow löyly administered by the 'Sauna Major'.  
* '''[https://tilajakamo.fi/uutiset/lapinlahdessa-telttasauna/ Lapinlahden telttasauna]''' by the sea in the scenic Lapinlahti grounds open Fri and Sat 15-20 is renowned for their trademark smooth and mellow löyly administered by the 'Sauna Major'.
* '''[http://www.kulttuurisauna.fi/ Kulttuurisauna]''' is a public sauna situated in Hakaniemanranta by the seaside. Hakaniemenranta 17. Obs: No swimsuits or towels allowed in the sauna proper. Adults 15€, students 12€.
* '''[http://www.loylyhelsinki.fi/en/front-page/ Löyly]''' is a recently built designer sauna with sun decks and a restaurant in Hernesaari. This sauna is by the sea. Hernesaarenranta 4. A 2 hr sauna session is 19€ includes a towel, seat cover as well as soap and shampoo.  
* '''[http://www.loylyhelsinki.fi/en/front-page/ Löyly]''' is a recently built designer sauna with sun decks and a restaurant in Hernesaari. This sauna is by the sea. Hernesaarenranta 4. A 2 hr sauna session is 19€ includes a towel, seat cover as well as soap and shampoo.  
* '''[http://www.saunahermanni.fi/ Sauna Hermanni]''' is a traditional sauna in the Hermanni district. Hämeentie 63. Single ticket 10€
* '''[http://www.saunahermanni.fi/ Sauna Hermanni]''' is a traditional sauna in the Hermanni district. Hämeentie 63. Single ticket 10€
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'''Other saunas'''
'''Other saunas'''
* [https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/recreation/recreation/saunas/saunas Saunas maintained by the City of Helsinki] in the city and also on recreational islands of Helsinki.
* '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/recreation/recreation/saunas/saunas Saunas maintained by the City of Helsinki]''' in the city and also on recreational islands of Helsinki.
* [https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/indoor/swimming/swimming-halls Swimming halls maintained by the City of Helsinki] - These all include a sauna, many offer multiple saunas and the entry fees are very reasonable.
* '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/indoor/swimming/swimming-halls Swimming halls maintained by the City of Helsinki]''' - These all include a sauna, many offer multiple saunas and the entry fees are very reasonable.
* [https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/outdoor/winter-swimming/winter-swimming-places Winter swimming places in Helsinki] - These are maintained by winter swimming societies. '''Caution''': May not have a sauna available.
* '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/outdoor/winter-swimming/winter-swimming-places Winter swimming places in Helsinki]''' - These are maintained by winter swimming societies. '''Caution''': May not have a sauna available.


[http://www.helsinkisaunaday.fi/ Helsinki Sauna Day] is an event held on Saturdays annually or biannually. The plot is this: Saunas are heated and opened up to sauna-goers free-of-charge. This is an excellent way to discover quality saunas inaccessible normally. On the website you may either register your sauna to participate or to book seats in sauna waves (usually 1hr long slots). Not limited only to Helsinki.
[http://www.helsinkisaunaday.fi/ Helsinki Sauna Day] is an event held on Saturdays annually or biannually. The plot is this: Saunas are heated and opened up to sauna-goers free-of-charge. This is an excellent way to discover quality saunas inaccessible normally. On the website you may either register your sauna to participate or to book seats in sauna waves (usually 1hr long slots). Not limited only to Helsinki.
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