Is nudity normal in Finland?

Different cultural attitudes to nudity make many visitors want to cover up rather than go in fully naked. It is understandable, but not recommended. Swim suits aren’t designed for the intense heat of the sauna and wearing towels and robes can cause overheating.

Are saunas in Finland mixed?

Some Finnish saunas are mixed-sex while others are not. In the case where saunas are mixed, bathers are required to wear swimming suits or towels, so don’t worry about being naked. Single-sex saunas have segregated spaces or designated hours for women and men, and in this case, you do wear your birthday suit.

Do people swim naked in Finland?

There is terms for men and women and yes, you can also swim naked. Nice saunas and really well located. Pop in, highly recommed!

Does everyone in Finland have a sauna?

Men and women visit the sauna separately, unless they are members of the same family. Parents go with their children, and everyone is comfortable with that – at least until the children become teenagers, when they tend to use the sauna alone, or with friends.

Can you wear a swimsuit in a sauna?

Wearing a swimsuit in your sauna might quite naturally be your first idea. Swimsuits are okay for use as infrared sauna clothes when worn correctly. If your swimsuit is made using PVC material, your skin cannot breathe while you relax. Not allowing your skin to breathe means you absorb more heat than you need.

How many saunas are there in Finland?

It is estimated that there are two million saunas in Finland, for a population of 5.3 million. Big companies and state institutions have their own saunas. The president has an official sauna, as does the prime minister. They are to be found in city apartments and in country cottages.

Why do people give birth in saunas in Finland?

In addition to women giving birth in saunas, the space was also used to prepare the dead for their final rites. Essentially, the sauna used to be the site where Finns both started and ended their lives. Today, Finns use the sauna weekly to relax and connect with family and friends.

Do you have to wear a swimsuit in a Finnish sauna?

This is a common question. Some Finnish saunas are mixed-sex while others are not. In the case where saunas are mixed, bathers are required to wear swimming suits or towels, so don’t worry about being naked. Single-sex saunas have segregated spaces or designated hours for women and men, and in this case, you do wear your birthday suit.

Why visit the Finnish Sauna scene?

From old-school bathing houses to trendy new seaside spas, the Finnish sauna scene has something for everyone. Sauna is a beloved part of the Finnish way of life, gathering friends and families of all generations.