The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
The Finnish sauna: the back story
Wood-heated public saunas, a sea pool on the harbour and a sauna by the sea at Löyly: how to sauna in Helsinki.
19 of the best · Helsinki, Finland
Saunas, Spas, Hospitals and Emergency Numbers in Helsinki
Helsinki’s public saunas, from wood-heated Kotiharju to Löyly by the sea, the hotel spas, and what to do if you need a doctor.
Our 19 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Helsinki.
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Sauna and restaurant by the sea
Löyly
Public and private saunas and a restaurant, in a wooden building by the sea at Hernesaari.
Hernesaarenranta 4, 00150 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Wood-heated, since 1928
Kotiharju Sauna
The city’s wood-heated public sauna in Kallio, open since 1928.
Harjutorinkatu 1, 00500 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Pools and saunas on the harbour
Allas Sea Pool
Pools and saunas on the Katajanokka quay, beside the SkyWheel.
Katajanokanlaituri 2a, 00160 HelsinkiExplore View on map
The full list: Saunas & Health, A–Z
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Neighbourhood
Saunas 8
The city’s public saunas.
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Pools and saunas on the harbour
Allas Sea Pool
Pools and saunas on the Katajanokka quay, beside the SkyWheel.
Katajanokanlaituri 2a, 00160 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Wood-heated, since 1928
Kotiharju Sauna
The city’s wood-heated public sauna in Kallio, open since 1928.
Harjutorinkatu 1, 00500 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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By the water
Kulttuurisauna
A small public sauna on the Hakaniemi shore.
Hakaniemenranta 17, 00530 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Sauna and restaurant by the sea
Löyly
Public and private saunas and a restaurant, in a wooden building by the sea at Hernesaari.
Hernesaarenranta 4, 00150 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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A traditional neighbourhood sauna
Sauna Hermanni
A traditional public sauna on Hämeentie.
Hämeentie 63, 00550 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Neighbourhood sauna
Uusi Sauna
A public sauna and restaurant in Jätkäsaari.
Välimerenkatu 10, 00220 HelsinkiExplore View on map
Spas 4
Hotel and day spas.
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On Erottajankatu
Helsinki Day Spa
A day spa on Erottajankatu.
Erottajankatu 4, 00120 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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At Hotel Kämp
Kämp Spa
The spa at Hotel Kämp on the Esplanadi.
Pohjoisesplanadi 29, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Float tanks
Kellumo
A floating and relaxation centre near Kamppi.
Hietaniemenkatu 3, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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At Hotel St. George
St. George Care
The spa and gym at Hotel St. George, with massages, facials and a private moonlight swim.
Yrjönkatu 13, 00120 HelsinkiExplore View on map
In an emergency 1
Call 112.
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Police, fire, ambulance
Emergencies: call 112
Call 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Finland.
Hospitals 1
Public hospitals.
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Public hospitals
HUS Helsinki University Hospital
The public hospital district for Helsinki and Uusimaa.
Clinics & pharmacies 4
Private healthcare.
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Finland’s largest pharmacy
Yliopiston Apteekki
The University Pharmacy, Finland’s largest pharmacy, with branches across Helsinki.
