What is a tent sauna?

In this article, I explain what a tent sauna is. Where can you set up a tent sauna? What is the “löyly” (Finnish for steam) like in a tent sauna? What is included in the equipment of a tent sauna?

What is a tent sauna?

In short, a tent sauna is a sauna in which you place a heater in a tent, heat the heater with wood or gas, heat the stones on the heater and thus generate heat in the tent.

A tent sauna can be used just like a normal sauna. Inside the tent there is a heater with stones on top. The stove is heated with wood. There are also benches in the tent where you can sit.

By pouring water on the hot stones, steam and heat are created, the Finns call it “löyly”. You can pour löyly as often as you like and use it to regulate the temperature and humidity of the air.

What is löyly like in a tent sauna?

Löyly in a tent sauna is considered gentle, pleasant and humid. The air is also very rich in oxygen. You can often stay longer in a tent sauna than in a dry and excessively hot sauna.

What material is the cover fabric of a tent sauna made of?

The outer fabric of a tent sauna is made of polyamide, which is treated to prevent mold and fire.

How quickly does a tent sauna heat up?

The time it takes for a tent sauna to heat up to 70 degrees depends on the air temperature outside. It can therefore take half an hour to an hour.

It is not advisable to heat the tent sauna to more than 75 degrees.

Where can I place a tent sauna?

You can set up a tent sauna on a campsite, by a river, by the lake, by the sea, in your own garden or on a terrace.

What does a tent sauna include?

Tarpaulin, frame, wedges.
Stove, stove stones and chimney
Sauna benches
Ladle and bucket

The Savotta Hiisi 4 tent sauna is suitable for four people. The maximum capacity of the sauna is 6 people.

It is easy to transport, store and set up.

Putting up a tent sauna:

Choose a flat surface.
Make sure that trees or buildings are not too close.
Spread the tent open on the ground.
Place the corner poles (6 pieces) in the slots sewn into the tent. Fasten the ropes to the ground with the wedges.
Place the central telescopic pole in the middle and adjust the height.
Check that the tent is upright and securely fastened. Adjust it if necessary.
Place the sauna heater in the tent and, if necessary, place a non-flammable base under the heater.
Place the chimney and check that it is in the correct position in the flue hole of the tent.
Put the stones in the sauna heater.
Set the sauna benches in the tent.
Light the sauna heater.
Enjoy the gentle löyly of the tent sauna.

Interested in a tent sauna? Would you like to experience a real Finnish sauna? Would you like to try the humid and mild steam in the sauna? It is now possible to rent a tent sauna for your own use in southern Germany / Allgäu / Vorarlberg.

The tent sauna includes

tarpaulin
center pole
6 corner poles
6 corner posts
6 tent stakes
Transport and storage bag
Sauna heater + stone rack
Stove stones
Chimney
2 benches

The price list:

Daily rate 50 €

Weekend Fri-Sun 120 €

One week Mon-Sun 160 €

Prices for additional days are negotiable.

The deposit is 100 €, which will be refunded upon return and inspection of the tent.

Collection and return in Oberreute, unless otherwise agreed.

Transportation, set-up and advice within a radius of 10 km € 20

Additional kilometers 1,50 €

Attention! The borrower is responsible for his own firewood and undertakes to use only clean wood. No waste, painted or varnished wood may be burned in the stove. No other waste, plastic, etc. may be burned in the stove.