The Sauna Addict
The Essentials
Duration:
5 days of authentic sauna culture and Finnish nature
Saunas to visit:
5 – Laituri Sauna, Tykkimäki Sauna, Floating Sauna in the Helsinki Archipelago, Kotiharjun Sauna and Löyly Sauna
Accommodation:
4 nights locally selected hotel
Food:
Breakfast always included, plus handpicked dining experiences
Group Size:
Small and personal
Getting There:
Fly to Helsinki Airport (HEL) — all transport in Finland is arranged
Experience Level:
No prior sauna skills required — just curiosity and a love for warmth
Season:
Available specific dates from January to March 2026
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Journey Overview
Day 1 Arrival and first sauna bath
Arrival at Helsinki Airport. Your northern Star Guide welcomes you. From there, the journey heads east, with a stop in the historic town of Porvoo for coffee and pastry.
Overnight in Kotka—a coastal town, where the Baltic Sea waits just beyond the pier. At Laituri, a public sauna used by locals, the contrast is immediate: heat, cold, steam, sea, The Finnish rhythm begins.
Day 2 In nature´s rythm
The day begins with a short hike—just two kilometers, but it leads us deep into the quiet heart of the national park. Here, surrounded by forest and silence, we prepare lunch over an open fire.
Later Tykkimäki Sauna offers one of Finland’s longest ice holes, carved straight into the frozen lake. Step in, step out, feel your body respond.
Day 4 A gentle introduction to Helsinki
The morning is yours. After breakfast, the city opens at your pace. We share a curated list of places worth knowing, Iconic landmarks and best cafes and lunch restaurants.
The afternoon is reserved for a true Helsinki ritual. Step into Kotiharjun Sauna - an institution in the heart of the city. Built in the 1920s and still heated with wood. This is sauna as part of daily life
The Guide
– I designed The Sauna Addict for those who want to go deeper – beyond the steam and into the soul of sauna. Here in Finland, you don’t just bathe, you learn the culture from within. You begin to understand why heat, silence and simplicity mean so much to us. I will take you there.
Ida, Northern Star
Ida Kaijalainen
• 31 years old
• 221 years of family sauna legacy
• Sauna expert
This trip will be guided by Finnish Ida Kaijalainen, founder and owner of Northern Star. Ida Kaijalainen grew up with sauna as a constant. Even when she lived and travelled far from Finland, sauna was her link back — a ritual that always brought her home again.
Today Ida is involved in promoting finnish sauna culture not only via Northern Star, but also at sauna festivals, fairs and presentations, and is consiedered one of the most knowledgeable sauna experts in the field.
Practical details
- Price: 9,500 DKK // 14,000 SEK // 1,270 € per person
- Group Size: Flexible — solo travellers, couples, and small groups
- Sauna experience: Beginner friendly
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Included:
- Accommodation (4 nights)
- All breakfasts
- Private Transportations (option to switch to rental car)
- Local guide
- All sauna experiences
- Meals mentioned in the program
- All taxes
Not included:
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals and alcohol not included in the program
- Single room supplement: 420 DKK/620 SEK /night
Accommodation
During the journey, you’ll stay at handpicked locations chosen for comfort, charm and authentic surroundings.
In Kotka we’ll check into Hotel Seurahuone, located in the heart of the city. With the waterfront, restautarants and award-winnig parks just a short stroll away, it is the perfect base for exploring.
For design lovers there is also the option of staying at Alvar Aalto Apartment in Sunila – a piece of Finnish architectural history , featuring interiors designed by the master himself.
In Helsinki you have several accommodation options:
Hotel Valo, a stylish and peaceful hotel near Central Park with rooftop log sauna included.
Or Noli Studios , modern apartments located near city center , offering a spa area, sauna , gym and delivered breakfast.
In the city center are even two cozy and elegant hotels Hotel Lilla Roberts and Hotel Klaus K.
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The Extras
At the start of the tour, you can choose to arrive a day early for a stay in Verso Island’s stunning glass cabins with a private sauna.
A barbecue package and breakfast kit will be delivered, letting you fully unwind in this truly immersive nature retreat
+5700 DKK/ for 2 persons
