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Public saunas in the Lappeenranta and Imatra region.

Finns have been ranked the happiest people in the world on several occasions. It has been suggested that one of the reasons for this happiness is the sauna: in the sauna, the mind and body relax, stress and all the bad things in the world are wiped away.

In Lappeenranta and Imatra, on the shores of Lake Saimaa, you can pamper yourself not only in a traditional sauna, but also in an atmospheric smoke sauna or rent a floating sauna. Of course, you can also take a dip in the lake, be it summer or winter. There are saunas on demand in the area and, of course, you can also take a sauna in the Saimaa region's spas, where there is a wide variety of saunas and where the sauna baths are a distant memory of everyday life.

See also the public sauna hours at the most popular saunas in the area:

Smoke saunas in Rautjärvi - Public sauna evenings on Fridays from 16-19.30. Read more

Olkkola Beach Sauna is heated on Wednesdays. Traditional sauna: Wednesdays from 4–5 PM for women and from 6–7 PM for men. Price: €5. The traditional sauna features a wood-burning stove, and users are responsible for keeping the fire going using the wood provided for the sauna. SAUNA WORLDS IN MAY on Wednesdays from 5–8 PM: smoke sauna (mixed), traditional sauna (mixed), large wood-heated sauna (NOTE! women only), and electric sauna (NOTE! men only), plus a swimming dock.
PRICE: €15 / person, pensioners €10 / person, children under 14 years €5. Payment at reception. Read more.

Myllysaari Sauna in Lappeenranta: Men’s sauna shifts on Mondays and Thursdays. Women’s sauna shifts on Tuesdays and Fridays. Mixed swimming and sauna shifts on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Price: €10.50 / person. Discounted weekday price with valid ID: €9 (students, unemployed persons, conscripts, pensioners, ages 12–15) and children aged 4–11 €5. More information about sauna shifts.

Special evenings at Myllysaari Sauna:

  • 17 May: Peat Sauna from 4–9 PM (women 4–7 PM, mixed shift 7–9 PM). Register at: info@livelife.fi
  • 24 May: Singles’ mixed sauna and swimming shift from 6–8 PM

Junasauna Wake Park Imatra offers the opportunity during summer to enjoy historic sauna experiences in the middle of beautiful Finnish scenery. Check sauna schedules here.

The atmospheric Ukonlinna sauna village on the shores of Lake Saimaa in Imatra offers a traditional Finnish sauna experience. During the summer season from 1 May to 30 September, the public sauna is open daily from Monday to Sunday between 3 PM and 9 PM. Check possible exceptional opening hours here.

Hotel Salpa in Luumäki – The sauna area is open to the public from Thursday to Saturday, 5–9 PM and Friday to Saturday 3-12 PM. During public hours, guests can enjoy the sauna and swim in the 12.5-meter pool with stunning views or take a dip directly in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Kivijärvi. In winter, there is an ice hole at the end of the pier for winter swimmers. Price: €7.50 / person. More information.

Spa Day Spa Lähde in Lappeenranta – The atmospheric spa area with its dimly lit saunas pampers both body and mind. Slip into a soft bathrobe and enjoy a unique spa experience in gentle steam and the warm waters of beautiful pools. The spa is open Sun–Thu 10 AM–8 PM and Fri–Sat 10 AM–11 PM. Daily after 6 PM, the age limit is 18+. More information.

On 13 June 2026, the hottest event of the summer will take place at Vuoksi Fishing Park on the banks of the Vuoksi River in Imatra – the Saunan Vuoksi Festival. Read more and book your tickets here.