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Sauna Finnika

Neuchâtel (NE), Switzerland · from CHF 15

About

A 12-seat wood-heated sauna in a caravan on the Quai Jeanrenaud, open November to March without booking. Entry is CHF 15, you cool off in Lake Neuchâtel, tea is free in the heated rest tent, and swimwear or discreet nudity are both fine.

Facilities

Saunas and steam

  • Finnish sauna
    The classic dry sauna, usually 80–100 °C.
  • Outdoor sauna
    A sauna in its own cabin or with a door straight to the open air, so you step outside to cool off.
  • Wood-fired sauna
    A sauna heated by a wood-burning stove, with a softer heat and the smell of wood smoke.

Cooling down

  • Direct access to a lake or river
    Step straight from the sauna into a lake or river to cool off.
  • Cold bucket shower or waterfall
    A gush of cold water from above, or a bucket you tip over yourself.

Relaxing

  • Indoor rest area
    A quiet room with loungers to rest between sauna rounds.

Food and extras

  • Free tea or fruit
    Tea or fresh fruit included in the entry price.

The place

Setting
By a lake or river · Town or village
Type of place
Sauna
Private
Can be rented privately

Getting there

Quai Jeanrenaud 5, 2000 Neuchâtel (NE), Switzerland

Neuchâtel Serrières, parking · about 3 min walk (130 m)

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