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    Do rental cottages in Finland have a sauna?

    Sauna types at cottages and what to check when you book.

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    Short answer

    Almost always. Visit Finland says that whatever the standard of the facilities at a mökki, there will almost certainly be a sauna. Visit Saimaa notes that many cottages in its region have both an indoor sauna and a separate lakeside sauna. Saunas can be heated with wood or electricity, and the type affects how long heating takes.

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    Why

    1. Visit Finland says there will almost certainly be a sauna at a mökki, whatever its standard.
    2. Visit Saimaa says many cottages have both an indoor sauna and a separate lakeside sauna.
    3. Visit Saimaa describes a private pier and a rowing boat as a natural part of cottage life.

    Details

    A wood-heated sauna needs dry firewood and some time and care to heat. Ask the owner for instructions, and never leave the stove unattended.

    Tip

    Ask whether firewood and sauna towels are included in the rent. Some owners charge extra for them.

    What may differ

    A smoke sauna, savusauna, is a special traditional type that takes many hours to heat. Only some cottages have one.

    Common misconception

    You need to bring a swimsuit to a cottage sauna.

    What actually happens

    At a private cottage people usually bathe as they like. Many Finns go to the sauna naked with family or friends of the same household.

    People also ask

    • How do you heat a wood sauna?
    • What is a smoke sauna?
    • Is sauna etiquette strict in Finland?

    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Facilities differ between cottages, so check the details with the owner or rental service before you book.

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