Sauna - The Essence of Finland

The Law of Lรถyly (Sauna-Steam) The oldest remaining Finnish sauna plan is from the year 1699.

It displays elements still essential to sauna building: a large brick stove standing in the corner, high benches, a small window low on the wall, and a little air vent on the back wall. Although 150 different measurements must be coordinated to build a good sauna, placing the benches correctly will take you far: according to the ancient Law of Lรถyly, the benches must be well above the height of the stove.

In traditional saunas, people wash themselves in the steam room.

Water is heated in a separate tank or in a container connected to the stove. Modern saunas usually have a separate shower room.

Adjoining the sauna, there is often a cosy room, perhaps with a fireplace, where you can spend the evening improving the world while having a snack.

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