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Sauna by the sea in Helsinki

Gentle steam in the seaside saunas

Uunisaari's saunas sit right on the shore. In the gentle steam you feel the calm of the archipelago at its best – and cool off straight in the sea, or in the winter swimming hole once the ice is in.

Sauna sessions vary by season
2 min by ferry from Kompassilaituri pier
Uunisaaren rantasaunan lauteet kynttilävalossa

Two ways to sauna

Public session or a sauna of your own?

Come on your own or with a few friends to a public session, or book the whole sauna for your own party.

Public sauna sessions

Book your place online, take the ferry to the island and enjoy the steam, the sea and the terrace. The perfect way to switch off midweek.

Hours vary by season

The saunas take 15 men and 12 women at a time. On winter Sundays the women’s side often fills up, so book your session early.

Book a public session

Private sauna

The whole sauna for your own group for two hours. Iso-Uuni 480 € (up to 20 people) or Pikku-Uuni 380 € (up to 12 people). Towels and toiletries included.

Stag and hen parties and birthdays

Corporate evenings and team away days

Combine with dinner or the Kota (a traditional Finnish hut)

Private sauna details
Uunisaaren saunan sisäänkäynti

The saunas

Iso-Uuni and Pikku-Uuni

Uunisaari's two saunas suit small groups and larger parties alike. From the saunas you step straight down to the sea to cool off, or you can relax on the sauna terrace and take in the sea view.

Iso-Uuni

up to 20 people

For large parties and corporate groups
Pikku-Uuni

up to 12 people

For smaller groups and celebrations

A sauna trip to Uunisaari

How a sauna evening unfolds

  1. 01

    Book a session online

    Choose a day and time. Payment and confirmation are handled in the booking system.

  2. 02

    Ferry or footbridge

    In summer the ferry from Kompassilaituri pier takes about 2 minutes; in winter you walk across the footbridge.

  3. 03

    Steam and the sea

    Gentle steam in the seaside sauna and a dip in the sea – or the winter swimming hole once the ice is in.

  4. 04

    On the terrace

    The terrace bar is open during sauna opening hours. The sauna menu can be ordered in advance.

Winter swimming and winter sauna

When the ice is in, the sauna sits beside the swimming hole

Uunisaari's saunas are open all year round. In winter there is a winter swimming hole on the island, and you reach the island on foot across the footbridge from Ehrenströmintie. Winter swimming paired with a hot sauna is one of the best ways in the city to leave everyday life behind.

Book a winter sauna session
Uunisaaren kävelysilta talvella auringonlaskussa

Sauna menu

Light bites between sauna rounds

Restaurant Uunisaari's sauna menu is ordered in advance when booking a private sauna.

Good to know

Before you arrive

The saunas are licensed premises – your own drinks and food may not be consumed in the sauna areas.

A private sauna booking includes a towel, seat cover and toiletries. The saunas also have a hairdryer.

The terrace bar is open during sauna opening hours.

Today’s ferry times are shown under Uunisaari today on the home page. In the winter season you walk over the footbridge.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about the sauna

Didn't find the answer? Call us on 044 7711 277.

When are Uunisaari's public sauna sessions?

Public session times vary by season. This season’s times are shown at the top of this page, and the day’s status under Uunisaari today on the home page.

How many people fit in a public sauna session?

The saunas take 15 men and 12 women at a time. On winter Sundays the women’s side often fills up, so book your session early.

How do I book a sauna session?

A public sauna session can be booked and paid for online in advance. A private sauna is booked through our sales team or with the booking request form.

Can you swim at Uunisaari in winter?

Yes. In winter there is a winter swimming hole on the island, and in summer you can cool off straight in the sea.

Can I bring my own drinks or snacks to the sauna?

No. The saunas are licensed premises, and your own drinks or food may not be consumed in the sauna areas. The sauna menu can be ordered in advance.

Is there a bar at the sauna?

Yes. The terrace bar is open during sauna opening hours.

Did you leave something behind at the sauna?

You can ask about lost property by emailing sauna@uunisaari.fi or by calling the restaurant on 044 7711 277.

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