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If you’re looking for a traditional smoke sauna experience, you should try Hangasalahti sauna located near the center of Tampere. Hangaslahti sauna is perfect for relaxation and meetings. In addition to the smoke sauna and electric sauna, the natural surroundings, functional facilities and delicious food provide great conditions for both relaxation and meetings. You can also arrive there by water! If you’re in the mood for the warmth of a smoke sauna elsewhere, another excellent option is Niemi-Kapee in Teisko.

How about sauna bathing in a private sauna in the middle of the city? In the Maisema cabinet, translated as scenery, at Original Sokos Hotel Ilves, you can have a meeting or parties. As the name suggests, you can enjoy sauna with stunning views of Tampere above the rooftops. You can also enjoy the magnificent Tampere views from the private sauna at Lapland Hotels Arena. The sauna catering at Beer restaurant Konttori is also a top-notch.

For a natural setting by the lake in the city center, you can visit Niihama Outdoor Lodge, where besides the public sauna, you can also book a private sauna. The lodge is located along the Kauppi outdoor trail. You can access the sauna by both hiking and driving. At Varala Sports Institute, in addition to the sauna experience, you can book various activities in the nature nearby. In the heart of nature in Pyynikki is also the UNITY Tampere. Alongside the sauna facilities, you can book catering from the Mad Finn brewery restaurant.

Dating back to the late 19th century, Tahmela Villa houses a cultural center and restaurant, along with a public sauna and rentable sauna facilities. If you’re feeling adventurous on the water, it’s time to try on of the area’s many sauna boats! For example, Tampereen Saunalauttaristeilyt has three sauna boats and Laineille.fi has sauna boats as well. If you’re looking for a sauna boat in Sastamala, your choice is Vaparatket. Waltikka’s sauna boat in Valkeakoski is also an excellent choice for a summer day!

The region also has numerous unique sauna experiences. After hiking through the Helvetinjärvi National Park, you can rest at Helvetin Portti’s yurt sauna. This private sauna is located on the shores of Lake Kankijärvi. In Lempäälä, you can rent a sauna from Koskikellujat to after floating adventure at Kuokkalankoski rapids. And don’t forget the Art Sauna at Serlachius Museums in Mänttä – it’s an experience itself. Combine your private sauna day with visits to interesting museums and exhibitions!

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