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Today’s article “Where to order a garden sauna” introduces two garden sauna manufacturers that supply Finnish garden saunas on a turnkey basis. These companies also offer international delivery.

Do you dream of that wonderful, relaxing garden sauna atmosphere?

Do you dream of the gentle steam of your garden sauna?

Do you want a little luxury in your everyday life?

Do you want to enjoy the peace and privacy of your own sauna?

If your answer is yes, a garden sauna might be the right choice for you! A Garden sauna is a perfect way to enjoy a sauna at home.

How do I order a garden sauna?

If you are interested in getting your own garden sauna, there are different options available to you:

You build the sauna from scratch or hire a professional to do it.
You order the sauna frame pre-sawn and measured, all you have to do is assemble it.
Sauna elements are imported complete; you just finish the interior work, or you hire someone to do it.
You order the sauna on a turnkey basis, and the sauna is delivered completely ready. All you have to do is do the groundwork.

These are just a few options available to you if you want to build or order a sauna for your yard or garden.

Why buy a garden sauna

Many Finns have wonderful experiences with garden saunas, it is almost like having a summer house in the garden. No need to drive for many hours to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Nowadays, our lives are becoming increasingly hectic and restless. Cell phones, television, laptop, and social media make us restless and unfocused. The only place that makes or forces us to calm down is the sauna. The warmth of the sauna and the wonderful smell of wood and the roar of the fire take us away from the everyday stress.

So, who wouldn’t want their garden sauna?

Garden sauna manufacturers

For this article, I interviewed representatives of Huliswood and Ripavi saunas. Do you prefer traditional saunas or are you a fan of more modern sauna styles? Either way, I got you covered!

You can find your traditional, log-built saunas from Huliswood’s selection whereas Ripavi’s saunas are all about Scandinavian design.

HULISWOOD

Huliswood offers you a ready-made sauna, made from a traditionally hand-carved pine.

Huliswood only started manufacturing garden saunas a few years ago. However, the sales and demand for garden saunas started to grow quickly and the trend is upwards. Part of the reason is the corona virus pandemic, but marketing and people’s current interests also play a big role in the rising demand.

Huliswood’s garden saunas are mainly exported to Central Europe and especially to Germany, where demand is high.

Huli saunas are the only ready-made, garden saunas on the market that are made of hand-carved snag logs. The saunas can be customized to your desired dimensions and equipment (with certain restrictions).

Hulisauna can also be delivered without assembly. This is often a great option if the sauna cannot be delivered ready-made. Huliswood supplies the elements and other building materials such as insulation and roofing material, you do the rest.

Standard equipment includes Narvi’s electric or wood-burning stove. Sauna stoves from other manufacturers can also be chosen according to the customer’s wishes.

Huliswood’s garden saunas come in different sizes and with various bench solutions. These prices are for the ready-made garden saunas without freight, conversion and delivery costs.

Pikku-Huli 3-person garden sauna from € 17,100

Vasta-Huli 6-person garden sauna from 20,300 €

Iso-Huli garden sauna and cottage from € 24,700

The Villi-Huli garden sauna or cottage room can be modified according to the customer’s wishes. Please send your requests for quotations directly to Huliswood.

Delivery times for Huliswood garden saunas are 2-4 months.

See more: Huliswood

RIPAVI

Ripavi is a company founded in 2017 that manufactures modern and stylish garden saunas in Nurmijärvi. The saunas are delivered on a turnkey basis.

The legs and structure of the garden sauna have received an EU patent. This means that there is no need to lay foundations for the garden sauna, Ripavi’s saunas come with adjustable feet.

The garden saunas are durable, clean and stylish. Floor drains are integrated, and gray water can be filtered into tanks or directly into nature.

Currently, Ripavi has two garden sauna models. 3-meter-long garden sauna for 4 people and a garden sauna for 4-8 people with a rain shower.

The customer can choose the manufacturer of the heater. However, Ripavi prefers heaters with 80-100 kg of stones. For example, they have used Tylo-Helo heaters for garden saunas leaving for North America.

Currently, the delivery time for the wood sauna is about 12 weeks. This does depend also on the country to which the garden sauna is delivered.

The price of the smallest garden sauna starts at € 20,000 + VAT.

Please note that when you order a Ripavi garden sauna, you do not have to think about the foundations or their costs!

See more: Ripavi

Ripavi_pihasauna — *Ripavi Sointu (Chord) 3 © Ripavi*

It is now possible to order these beautiful garden saunas to your garden, regardless of where you live! VAT is added to the prices according to the country of residence and freight costs.

Delivery times vary depending on the capacity of the supplier/company.

In the article “Where to order a garden sauna”, we got acquainted with two Finnish companies in the sauna industry that supply garden saunas both in Finland and abroad. I hope this article helped you if you are interested in garden saunas.

The article was written in a paid partnership with Sauna from Finland.

Love, Sauna-Kati

Myths about the Finnish sauna

I have heard many “facts” about the Finnish sauna over the years. I decided to address them in today’s article called “Myths About the Finnish Sauna”. Have you encountered these myths before? Perhaps you have heard that Finns like to take a sauna in a 90-degree, dry sauna?

Does that sound familiar?

Myths about the Finnish sauna

I’ve lived in Germany for a good ten years now and during that time I’ve heard many statements about Finland, Finns, and the Finnish sauna. Germans and other compatriots often have misguided ideas about how we Finns enjoy the sauna.

My Finnish blog “Sauna maailmalla” was created because I wanted to fight against this misinformation. I wanted to set straight the fake news that are spread about the Finnish sauna. Now, my blog is also available in English (“World of Sauna”) and German (“World of Sauna”). If you ever come across any of the myths I address in this article, please share this article. That helps me to spread the right message about the Finnish sauna culture.

That being said, a warm welcome to my post about the common myths about the Finnish sauna!

Finns like dry saunas

I hear this argument almost every week: “Finns love a dry sauna.” Frankly, that’s not true at all. We love a “good steam”.

90 °C sauna

I also often come across the assumption that people in Finland heat their sauna to 90 degrees. In combination with the assumption about the preferred dryness, the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. So, I try to educate people one person and blog post at a time. But I must admit, sometimes it seems a hopeless task.

Part of the misconception seems to come from the German sauna culture. In thermal baths and spas, there is often a sauna that is called an “old Finnish sauna”. It is dry and heated to 90 °C. So, I get it. How are the Germans supposed to know that Finns really don’t prefer dry and/or 90 °C hot saunas? Many have never seen a real Finnish sauna.

Sauna is dangerous!

Some people assume that a sauna is a dangerous place. It is built of wood; the stove is heated with wood or works with electricity. And then you throw water on the electric stove – under no circumstances can that be safe, right? A wood-burning stove also harbours a constant potential for danger. After all, the fire could leap out at any time and burn everything down!

I assure you, an authentic, professionally built Finnish sauna is very safe to use.

The smoke sauna is of course a different matter. You can and should exercise a little caution here, especially if you are not trained to use it properly.

The 15-minute rule

There is a belief that you should stay in the sauna for 15 minutes at a time. No more and no less. I always try to bring the Finnish point of view to the discussion and say: “Stay as long as you want and as long as it feels good.” You don’t have to have a sauna with a stopwatch.

You simply leave the sauna when you’ve had enough – whether that is after five or 40 minutes.

Especially here in Germany, you can’t really stress this point enough. Here people plan their sauna sessions according to the hourglass and not according to their own well-being. In fact, there are several hourglasses hanging in a sauna so that as many people as possible can use their own.

Sauna is super healthy!

That’s correct. But if I only take a sauna once a month, or even once a week, it is not enough to achieve all the health-promoting effects. According to studies, you should stay in the sauna for 20 minutes every day. However, already four times a week reduces the risk of developing dementia, for example. The Finnish sauna can also have a supportive effect on the heart. It can also prevent and help with circulatory diseases or chronic diseases such as asthma or rheumatism.

Read more: Sauna health benefits

You should only go to the sauna three times

German sauna rules state that you can only go into the sauna three times during one sauna session. Why? I have no idea where this assumption comes from. Of course, you can go in and out of the sauna as often as you like. Maybe they wanted to regulate the number of visitors in a thermal bath with this strange rule?

Children are not allowed in the sauna

In many countries, children and young people are not allowed to visit a sauna at a thermal bath. I do not know whether the assumption that this is harmful to health is used as an argument. Maybe the adults just want to have a sauna in peace? The age limit differs from country to country and varies from 12 to 18 years. In Finland, children are allowed in saunas.

Read more: Can you go to sauna with children

Pregnant women are not allowed in the sauna

This is an old misconception that I also encountered when I was pregnant. Some people looked in disbelief when I entered the sauna with my big belly. Some people said that they accepted my choice because I’m from Finland and I’m “used to it”. I think I would have had more negative experiences if I were German…

An infrared sauna is healthier

There is no evidence that an infrared sauna is healthier than a Finnish sauna. The Finnish sauna has been thoroughly researched in recent years and its health benefits are undisputed. The infrared sauna is a relatively new invention and less is known about its effects. Little research has been done so far.

Dry heat is dangerous for your health

Many believe that the heat of a dry sauna is dangerous. I’ve never read anything that supports this theory. What do you think about that? Does this statement sound familiar to you?

You should not take a sauna if you’re sick

This is partly true. It is not recommended to take a sauna if you are feverish. But if you have a small cold, runny nose or cough and your general well-being is otherwise fine, then nothing stands in the way! But of course, you should take care of yourself and leave the sauna immediately if you feel worse.

And? Did I address any myths you have heard or believed? If yes, which? Or have you come across other assumptions? I look forward to hearing about your experiences! Feel free to share your experiences in the comments.

Love,

Sauna-Kati