Tampere proudly holds the title with 66 public saunas that invite visitors to experience Finnish sauna culture authentically. The city's sauna tradition’s deep roots reach back to Pispala‘s Rajaportti ...

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HANCOCK – For Finns, sauna is a near sacred space for physical and mental cleansing. In fact, the sauna was so significant to ...

While the sauna wasn't meant to be used, there are saunas within Helsinki Airport that travelers can access. Finland is famous for its saunas—there are more than 3 million in the country, meaning ...

I landed in Finland on a cold-to-me but warm-to-them 32-degree spring morning. I’d been invited to explore the country, ...

Saimaa, Finland's largest lake, brims with traditional wellness experiences. Ask a local in Finland where they take summer vacation, and chances are good they’ll mention Lake Saimaa. The forests ...

In Finland, the world's happiest country for seven consecutive years now, Tampere is the most beloved city. 38% of Finns see themselves living in a blend of city life and nature. It integrates culture ...