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The Lähde Sauna

Public sauna turns for September

No need to book in advance for these times. Booking is only for private turns.

Mixed turns

Payments at the Café during its opening hours. At other times, pay in cash to the sauna master. Prices: €12, discount groups €6.
28.8. Thursday 17–22
31.8. Sunday 13–17
1.9. Monday 19–22
4.9. Thursday 17–22
7.9. Sunday 13–17
8.9. Monday 19–22
11.9. Thursday 17–22
15.9. Monday 19–22
18.9. Thursday 17–22
21.9. Sunday 13–17
22.9. Monday 19–22
25.9. Thursday 17–22
28.9. Sunday 17–20
29.9. Monday 19–22

Women’s turn

Payments at the Café during its opening hours. At other times, pay in cash to the sauna master. Prices: €12, discount groups €6.
29.8. Friday 9–14
2.9. Tuesday 10–14
3.9. Wednesday 10–13
5.9. Friday 9–14
6.9. Saturday 10–14
12.9. Friday 9–14
14.9. Sunday 13–16
19.9. Friday 9–14
20.9. Saturday 11–14
23.9. Tuesday 16–20
28.9. Sunday 13–17

Men’s turn

Payments at the Café during its opening hours. At other times, pay in cash to the sauna master. Prices: €12, discount groups €6.
14.9. Sunday 16–19

Prices for the public turns:

Payments at the Café during its opening hours. At other times, pay in cash or Mobilepay to the sauna master.

  • Regular

    12 €

  • Discount

    6 €

    Discount group includes students, unemployed and pensioners

  • On weekends

    12 €

  • Towel

    5 €

    Per towel. We recommend that you bring your own.

  • Sandals

    5€

Private Sauna

The Sauna is available to book between 10 – 23 o’clock.
(10 am to 11 pm) 

The times below are when the sauna is booked. Otherwise its free.
We do not take reservations for public the turns.

Make a reservation

Please make your reservation atleast 48h. in advance.

  • Mon-thu (2 h)

    130 €

  • Mon-thu (3 h)

    165 €

  • Fri-sun (2 h)

    170 €

  • Fri-sun (3 h)

    210 €

  • Additional hours

    80 €/h

  • Towel rent

    5 € /each

  • Payment & Keys:

    Payment and collection of the key are made on the day of your booking at Café Lähde during its opening hours. The payment must be made by debit or credit card.

  • Cancellation:

    The sauna reservation can be cancelled free of charge at least 2 weeks before the start of the reservation. We reserve the right to make changes for reasons beyond our control.

Sauna hours
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Sauna Etiquette at Lapinlahden Lähde

Respect others
Everyone and every body has the right to enjoy the sauna without judgment, staring, or comments. The sauna is a place of peace and tranquility.

Keep it clean
Wash yourself before entering the sauna and use a sauna seat cover. You can also bring your own clean, reusable, eco-friendly seat cover or rent one from Café Lähde (2,50€).

Respect others
Everyone and every body has the right to enjoy the sauna without judgment, staring, or comments. The sauna is a place of peace and tranquility.

Keep it clean
Wash yourself before entering the sauna and use a sauna seat cover. You can also bring your own clean, reusable, eco-friendly seat cover or rent one from Café Lähde (2,50€).

Dress accordingly
Please wear a swimsuit or towel in public areas outside the sauna building.

Respectful conversation
Friendly chatting with new and old acquaintances is always welcome. However, discriminatory, insulting, or offensive language and topics do not belong in the sauna. Silence is also completely acceptable.

Caring promotes safety
Be considerate of others in the sauna. If an unsafe situation or any kind of harassment occurs, anyone can intervene and help by offering support to the person affected, contacting the sauna attendant or calling the emergency number 112. Feedback can be sent to: [email protected].

Consider crowds
Make room on the benches when needed, so that everyone has a chance to enjoy the sauna. The stove works best with a maximum of ten people in the sauna at a time.

Leave on time
The sauna fee allows you to stay within the sauna facilities for a maximum of two hours unless the session ends earlier.

The sauna attendant is here to help
Always follow the instructions of the sauna attendant, who represents Lapinlahden Lähde as a volunteer. Feel free to ask for help and advice if you’re new to the sauna, or if you have any questions on sauna culture and customs in general.

Best enjoyed sober
If you’re intoxicated or under the influence of substances, please refrain from using the sauna.

General emergency number in Finland: 112
Address: Lapinlahdenpolku 8, Huoltorakennus (Maintenance building)

A defibrillator is available at the main entrance of the main building.

The sauna is operated by: Kahvila Lähde

[email protected]  +358 40 178 3454

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About the Lähde Sauna

The sauna building, completed in the 1880s, has been used by staff and patients.

According to available information it is the oldest still functioning sauna in Helsinki that is open to the public.

The seafront and the stunning setting of the hospital park offer a unique sauna experience in the heart of the city. The sauna is less than 100 metres from the beach.

The sauna fits up to 10 people at a time. Please note that the sauna changing room is shared by all users. The changing room is equipped with a hairdryer and a fridge. 

Lapinlahden lähde kartta
Sauna
Café
Payments and key pickup here