DULUTH — By the time talk turned to the legend of the sauna elf, nothing could have surprised me. Frank Eld, dressed in the traditional dress of Finland's Pohjanmaa region, speaks at the FinnFest ...

When tourists visit Finland, one of the most important cultural experiences you can have is going to Sauna. The hot air and comradery you have when spending time in the sauan is amazing, but we wanted ...

Indulge in a a day of relaxation and cultural immersion at Löyly Helsinki with a first-person look at the Finnish sauna experience. Join owner and famed actor Jasper Pääkkönen in discovering why the ...

John Sievers learns about kvass, the importance of both heat and cold, and why a donut is an important way to finish your ...

Contemporary sweat baths reflect the country’s architectural past — and propose a future in which simple, sustainable buildings can still be sublime. The lowest and coolest area in traditional Finnish ...

Around this time of year in the Midwest, a visit to a steamy sauna can be a perfect way to counter gray skies and chilly temps. But instead of heading to the gym or a spa, you may want to consider a ...

The first thing to know about Finnish saunas is that they’re everywhere. You’ll find them in urban apartment buildings and rickety forest cottages; they’re part of trendy seaside hangouts, floating ...

“Koti” means “home” in Finnish, which makes it a perfect name for the Finnish sauna that is literally in Kristina Erickson’s backyard. Erickson grew up in Oregon, but she spent almost every summer on ...