Traditional Saunas

Real heat, real steam, the old-school way. Traditional Finnish-style saunas from Golden Designs, Dundalk Leisurecraft, and Medical Saunas — indoor and outdoor cabins, barrel saunas, and hybrid builds in 2 to 6-person sizes, with wood-burning or electric heaters, Scandinavian-named models (Narvik, Bergen, Copenhagen, Savonlinna, Kaarina), and Alpine-named hybrids (Visby, Gargellen, Carinthia). High heat, löyly-ready rocks, cedar and hemlock construction.

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Medical Traditional 5 Sauna (1 Person)

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Medical Traditional 5 Sauna (1 Person)

$6,999.00 $8,099.00
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Golden Designs Sundsvall 2 Person Traditional Indoor Sauna

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Golden Designs Sundsvall 2 Person Traditional Indoor Sauna

$5,999.00 $10,479.00
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Golden Designs Hanko 3 Person Traditional Indoor Sauna

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Golden Designs Hanko 3 Person Traditional Indoor Sauna

$5,999.00 $10,853.00
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Medical Traditional 7 Sauna (3 Person)

Medical Saunas

Medical Traditional 7 Sauna (3 Person)

$10,899.00 $12,599.00
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Golden Designs Narvik 2 Person Traditional Sauna

Golden Designs

Golden Designs Narvik 2 Person Traditional Sauna

$11,999.00 $19,116.00
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Golden Designs Engelberg 6 Person Traditional Sauna

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Golden Designs Engelberg 6 Person Traditional Sauna

$7,499.00 $12,463.00
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Golden Designs Vorarlberg 5 Person Traditional Sauna

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Golden Designs Vorarlberg 5 Person Traditional Sauna

$6,999.00 $12,272.00
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Medical Traditional 9 Plus Sauna (6 Person)

Medical Saunas

Medical Traditional 9 Plus Sauna (6 Person)

$15,399.00 $18,719.00
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Capacity 1 person 2 person 2–3 person 3 person 2 person 6 person 5 person 6 person
Installation Indoor Indoor / covered patio Indoor / covered patio Indoor Outdoor Indoor / covered patio Outdoor Indoor
Best For Solo home therapy Couple / small home Couple to small family Family / small gym Outdoor backyard couple Large indoor gym Outdoor large family Commercial large group
Sauna Stove / Heater 4500W steam heater Harvia 6 kW traditional Harvia 6 kW wall 4500W traditional 6.0 kW stove Harvia 8 kW traditional Harvia 'WALL' 8 kW 6000W traditional
Temperature Range Traditional steam 170–190°F 149–194°F Up to 190°F 170–190°F Up to 194°F Up to 194°F Up to 190°F
Interior Wood Canadian Hemlock Canadian Red Cedar Canadian Red Cedar Canadian Hemlock Canadian Red Cedar Canadian Red Cedar Canadian Hemlock Canadian Hemlock
Exterior Dimensions W × D × H53 × 48 × 78 in Compact 2-person cabinet 64 × 48 × 78 in 75 × 48 × 82 in 71 × 59.5 × 88 in 6-person cabinet 99 × 73 × 97 in 82 × 73 × 82 in
Assembled Weight 430 lb Light cabinet 600 lb Commercial weight 915 lb Commercial weight Outdoor large Commercial weight
Chromotherapy + Red Light —✓✓—✓✓✓—
Bluetooth + FM Audio ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Double-Decker Seating ———————✓
Electrical 240V / 30A (NEMA L6-30) 240V / 25A stove 240V / 25A 240V / 30A (NEMA L6-30) 240V / 30A stove 240V / 40A stove 240V / 40A stove 240V / 30A (NEMA L6-30)
Warranty 3 year parts 5 year 5 year 3 year parts 5 year 5 year 5 year 3 year parts

Frequently asked questions

What makes a traditional sauna "traditional"?

Traditional (Finnish) saunas use an electric or wood-burning heater filled with rocks to heat the air to 170–200°F with 5–20% humidity. You can throw water on the rocks (called "löyly") to create steam bursts that intensify the heat. This is the original sauna experience practiced in Finland for over 2,000 years — intense, authentic, and community-oriented.

Electric heater or wood-burning?

Electric heaters are the modern standard for indoor home saunas — clean, precise temperature control, easier to install. Wood-burning stoves are the traditional choice for outdoor saunas, off-grid installations, and purists who want the authentic crackling-fire experience. Electric is easier; wood-burning is more memorable. Neither is more effective health-wise.

Do I need 240V wiring?

Almost always, yes — traditional saunas use 4–9 kW heaters that require a dedicated 240V 30–40 amp circuit professionally installed by an electrician. This is a real project and adds $500–1,500 to the total cost depending on your panel's current state. Plan electrical work before the sauna arrives. Factor this into your budget.

What about humidity — do I need a vapor barrier?

Yes. Traditional saunas produce significant steam and heat cycling, which will damage drywall and structural framing over time if not properly sealed. Professional installations use a foil vapor barrier behind the cedar or hemlock paneling. Kits from reputable brands include this; DIY installs need to research vapor barrier requirements carefully.

How often should I throw water on the rocks?

Once rocks reach operating temperature (typically 30–45 minutes after startup), you can ladle small amounts of water onto them every few minutes for steam bursts. Don't douse them — small amounts produce the best experience. Rocks should be replaced every 3–5 years as they crack from repeated heating cycles.

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