The temperature in the Finnish sauna is between 80-120°C.
These are high temperatures that will make you sweat quickly and the frequency of the radiant heat will be able to penetrate through the skin to reach the underlying muscle tissue.
The skin pores will open and the sweat glands can do their work.
Because the body temperature increases and the body loses fluid, blood pressure will decrease. It is therefore important to continue drinking enough water.
Recommended minutes in the sauna
Due to the high temperatures in the sauna, our body will slowly increase in temperature.
Never sit or lie down longer than your body can safely handle. This varies per person and depends on the amount of perspiration, body weight, sauna and sports experience, and your hormones. We recommend at least 6 minutes for effective warming up to a maximum of 15 minutes. There will also be sauna enthusiasts who can safely last 20 minutes.
The average time is 12 minutes. After your sauna use, it is strongly recommended to take a cold shower and check your breathing. You can then alternate the sauna with the Turkish steam cabin, the swimming pool and the hot tub.
Read more about the various health benefits that the other facilities bring.
Before your visit, we advise you to read the Spa 1001 Step-by-Step Plan.
Pregnant and going to a spa? Read more here!
