General
During Sauna Region Week, enjoy unforgettable sauna experiences in the heart of the most beautiful Finland and its nature.
During the day, you can experience three different, authentic wood-heated saunas. Enjoy gentle steam, experience sauna traditions in their most authentic form, relax, and indulge in different types of saunas. Between sauna sessions, you can refresh yourself in Lake Poskijärvi.
With one sauna fee, you can circulate between all Kinkamo saunas in the stunning surroundings of Lake Poskijärvi.
Traditional smoke sauna – Authentic, soft, and gentle steam.
Tent sauna – A cozy and warm sauna experience surrounded by nature.
Vertical barrel sauna – Compact and efficient heating with relaxing steam.
There is also an opportunity to book a traditional sauna therapist’s restorative whisking treatment in Seiväslahti. This deeply relaxing full-body treatment using various sauna whisks is a truly unforgettable experience.
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Dining
Meals are available in the kota hut. You can enjoy soup made from funnel chanterelles gathered from nearby forests, nettle rolls, and chaga tea or coffee. Please book meals at the same time as your sauna session.
Deeper experience
You can add depth to the experience by participating with Hannu in heating the smoke sauna. In that case, please arrive at Kinkamo at 12:00 noon on the sauna day to help heat the sauna.
Activities
There is an opportunity to explore our hiking trails, and you can also go backpacking before enjoying the pleasant sauna steam.
Shared sauna
Please bring a swimsuit, towel, and sauna footwear (slippers).
Towels can also be rented. Sauna hats and bench covers are available at the sauna. Fresh drinking water is provided in the cabin and is recommended to drink during sauna sessions.
Sauna Facilities and Equipment
The smoke sauna accommodates 10–12 people. Next to it is a sauna cabin where you can cool down and enjoy refreshments. Bench covers and sauna hats are available on site. Hooks and lockers are provided for towels and personal belongings.
Please remember:
Drink plenty of water before, during, and after sauna bathing.
Smoke Sauna Instructions
Welcome to the Kinkamo Cabin smoke sauna.
The hosts will guide participants through the sauna event.
As a rule, the lakeside sauna has women’s changing/shower/WC facilities, and the Kytötupa has men’s facilities.
Please allow yourself enough time for sauna bathing so you can enjoy an unhurried and relaxing experience.
Remember to bring a swimsuit, towel, slippers, and possibly a bathrobe.
If you do not have these, swimsuits are available to borrow in the changing rooms. Please return them to the laundry baskets after use.
Always wash yourself before entering the sauna to keep the facilities clean and to respect fellow sauna users.
Sauna hats are also available to borrow during sauna bathing.
Bench covers and towels are provided as well; please return used items to the laundry baskets.
Calm your mind before entering the sauna. Remember to bow slightly at the door when entering and leaving.
Clean sauna water is ready in the sauna and can be replenished from the shower or changing area. Lake water must not be used on the stove. Do not allow sweat, debris, or foreign substances to enter the sauna water. Herbs, herbal infusions, or sausages must not be placed on the smoke sauna stove during sauna bathing.
Pour water gently onto one spot on the stove using the long-handled ladle so that everyone can enjoy soft, pleasant steam.
Fresh drinking water is available in the sauna cabin and on the terrace table. Remember to drink enough water during sauna bathing. Coarse salt and salted crackers are also available in the cabin.
If the sauna feels too hot, you may open the ceiling vent. Remember to close it once the air has cooled. Protect your hands before opening the vent using the disposable gloves provided in the box by the bench cover storage.
Between sauna sessions, refresh yourself by relaxing on the terrace or in the sauna cabin, washing in the shower booth during summer, swimming in Lake Poskijärvi, or taking a dip in the ice hole during winter.
If you are sauna bathing with a larger group, please avoid excessive noise or arguments and allow others to enjoy a peaceful sauna experience.
After sufficient sauna bathing, shampoo and washing products are available in the washing facilities.
Make sauna bathing a relaxing and calming experience for yourself and others.
Wishing you enjoyable moments in the smoke sauna,
The Kinkamo team
Additional Services
The sauna excursion price includes access to a 2.5-kilometer nature trail and a children’s gnome trail. Sauna guests may also use the kota hut and Kinkamo lean-to shelter. Summer water activities such as a rowboat, canoe, SUP board, or fishing gear can be rented for an additional fee.
Accommodation
Accommodation is also available at Kinkamo in log cabins built from trees from the host’s own forest. Accommodation must be booked separately in advance.
See you in the smoke sauna!
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