Hidden within a secret cove along the Baltic Sea is a beautifully designed Finnish floating sauna moored just outside the city centre. The resident sauna elf who legend says lives on the boat has equipped it with a bar fridge to keep the drinks cool, a relaxing lounge to take a break from the warm sauna and a stunning balcony to take in the views across the inviting Baltic Sea. Join us as we teach you about Finnish sauna culture and help you into the refreshing ice water when and if you are ready!
If you would like to join us on this magical experience, below are a few more details on what to expect.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Location: Helsinki
Language: English
Group size: Only up to 4 people to ensure the quality of the guided tour
So what is the plan and where do we meet?
The meeting point is at Cafe Regatta, which is a famous little café on the seashore. Feel free to arrive early and enjoy a sweet cinnamon bun or some of their delicious hot chocolate while gazing out over the Baltic Sea. Your welcoming guide will be seated near the entrance of the café 15 minutes before the start time with a very noticeable Finnish flag, so come and say hello! You will see that the café itself is situated near the famous Sibelius Monument. As a suggestion, you could arrive early and visit this famous monument, grab a coffee at the famous Cafe Regatta and then enjoy the floating sauna, all in one Finn-filled afternoon!
Once everyone has arrived at the meeting point, we will make our way to the floating sauna which is a short walk away from the cafe. Remember to bring a small bag with a towel, swimsuit and a bottle of water.
Once at the sauna, you will be given a welcome and safety briefing by your guide, who is at your disposal throughout the duration of the experience.
There are changing rooms and toilets available. Finland is of course an extremely safe country in general, but in addition to that, know that if you are travelling alone, particularly at night in the winter, the location of the sauna is also extremely safe.
During the course of the experience, we will alternate between the sauna, having a dip in the refreshing Baltic Sea and relaxing in the lounge or on the balcony, all with the option of a cold drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) in hand. There may be one or two people with us on the boat (90% of our customers are local Finns) who are not on the tour, and remember that no one will be naked.
As a notable option:
If you will be taking part in the floating sauna experience and perhaps a spouse/friend or your children will not, they could wait for you at the café or the nearby restaurant. There is also a contained playground area near the Sibelius Monument where children can play during the sauna experience. A short walk away is the Töölö library, which has a play area for toddlers and is surrounded by cafes.
We look forward to welcoming you!
