Bathhouses
EQ Bathhouse
South Melbourne bathhouse with a traditional Finnish sauna and a 5°C cold plunge.
Finnish Sauna
Cold Plunge
Bathhouses
Navia Prahran
Chapel Street bathhouse with a 90–100°C teepee sauna, a silent sauna and a 0–2°C cold plunge.
Finnish Sauna
Cold Plunge
Ice Bath
Bathhouses
Sense of Self Collingwood
Melbourne's well-known mineral bathhouse with a large heated mineral bath, Finnish sauna up to 80°C and cold plunge.
Finnish Sauna
Cold Plunge
Mineral / Hot Pool
Gyms & Health Clubs
The Commons Health Club South Yarra
Health club with Finnish and infrared saunas and a 6°C cold plunge alongside training facilities.
Finnish Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Cold Plunge
Gyms & Health Clubs
TotalFusion Flinders Street
Gym and wellness club with infrared and Finnish saunas plus cold pools.
Finnish Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Cold Plunge
Bathhouses
Wellness Social Club
Northside social wellness space with a 90°C Finnish sauna, infrared cabins and a 9°C cold pool.
Finnish Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Cold Plunge
About saunas with finnish sauna
A Finnish sauna heats the air in a timber room with a stove and a pile of stones, typically to between 70 and 100°C. Pouring water over the stones creates löyly, a burst of steam that briefly raises the humidity and makes the heat feel stronger. Sessions are short and repeated: 8–15 minutes in the heat, a cool-down, a rest, then another round.
In Australia you will find Finnish saunas in social bathhouses, recovery studios, gyms and outdoor settings, often paired with a cold plunge. If you want the classic hot–cold–rest cycle, filter for venues that list both a Finnish sauna and a cold plunge or ice bath.
SaunaFindr currently lists 32 venues under finnish sauna, with starting prices from $25.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is a Finnish sauna?
Usually between 70 and 100°C. Adding water to the stones creates steam (löyly) that makes it feel hotter.
How long should you stay in a Finnish sauna?
Around 8 to 15 minutes per round, followed by a cool-down and rest. Two or three rounds is a typical session.
Where can I find saunas with finnish sauna in Australia?
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