But it also signifies spirit or life force — a double meaning that reflects the integrality of saunas to the Finnish way of ...

The thousands-year-old sauna tradition has deeply integrated into the fabric of Finnish identity. It extends beyond mere relaxation, embodying a sense of communal bonding, spiritual cleansing ...

BRUSSELS — Steamy soft power is taking a breather. EU diplomats looking to network while sweating it out will be disappointed for the next few months, as the famed sauna in Finland’s permanent ...

Near Helsinki, expat designer Jussi-Pekka Kajaala and Olympic medalist Adam Rippon build a tiny summerhouse dedicated to Finland’s favorite pastime. A view of the sauna building before the patio ...