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The International Smoke Sauna Club

The International Smoke Sauna Club (Kansainvälinen Savusaunaklubi ry) is a Finnish non-profit association dedicated to preserving, practicing, and sharing the original Finnish smoke sauna tradition.

Smoke sauna bathing is one of the oldest forms of sauna culture, refined over thousands of years into a deeply relaxing, healthy, and unhurried way of bathing. The club exists to keep this tradition alive—not as a museum piece, but as a living, shared experience.

What we do

  • Promote authentic Finnish smoke sauna culture

  • Share practical knowledge on building, using, and maintaining safe and functional smoke saunas

  • Support the preservation of historic smoke saunas and traditional craftsmanship

  • Build an active community of smoke sauna enthusiasts

The club has also contributed to the broader recognition of Finnish sauna culture, which is today listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

What members get

Membership is about experience, community, and access.

As a member, you can:

  • Participate in smoke sauna events, trips, and gatherings

  • Visit unique and private smoke saunas through member-only concepts

  • Learn directly from experienced builders and long-time practitioners

  • Be part of a community that actively lives the tradition

The smoke sauna tradition survives only if it is practiced and shared.

By becoming a member, you help preserve a unique part of Finnish cultural heritage—and get to enjoy it yourself.