SAUNA DAY – Village Sauna Event at Poukama 25 October 2025

(NOTE! We are still updating the event program – ticket sales will open soon)

SAUNA DAY at Poukama – 25 October 2025

Experience the magic of Finnish sauna traditions in a unique event in Porvoo archipelago.

On Saturday, 25 October (10:00–16:00), Poukama’s saunas, hot tubs and winter swimming spot welcome you to relax, recharge and connect. Enjoy spacious saunas, refreshing dips, and the soothing warmth of the steam.

Highlights of the day

Access to all Poukama’s saunas & hot tubs

Winter swimming from the pier

Three sauna sessions (10:00, 12:00, 14:00)

Hourly Löylyntervehdys – a guided steam greeting ritual introducing Finnish sauna culture

Traditional sauna guide Suvi Hanste sharing stories and heritage

Poukama Shop with sauna products, natural cosmetics & local handicrafts

Café with sweet & savory treats

Optional: Traditional Sauna ceremony

Round off your day with a guided autumn sauna ritual (16:30 & 18:00). This unique, multisensory experience uses seasonal plants, whisks, chants and traditions of the harvest festival Kekri. Limited to 8 people per session.

Bring a swimsuit, towel, and good spirit – everything else is waiting for you at Poukama.

Welcome to Sauna Day – warmth, encounters and Finnish tradition by the lake!

Event Saunas

Event Saunas

Main building sauna area

• Spacious saunas for women & men

• Indoor swimming pool and a hot tub on the terrace

Sea side sauna area

• Wood-heated & electric sauna in unisex use

• Hot tub on the terrace

The lakeside saunas have brand new stoves from our partner IKI-KIUAS.

Winter Swimming

A winter swimming spot is available at Poukama’s main pier for sauna guests.

Sauna Sessions

The event has three sauna sessions, each with 40 guest places:

• 10:00–12:00

• 12:00–14:00

• 14:00–16:00

Löylyntervehdys –  Greeting ritual

Once every hour, a sauna guide will lead a Löylyntervehdys ritual – a gentle introduction to the world of sauna and steam, offering a multi sensory taste of Finnish cultural heritage.

Traditional sauna guide Suvi Hanste will be present throughout the event, sharing sauna traditions with all who are interested.

Poukama shop

At the Poukama Shop, next to the reception, you’ll find products related to sauna and winter swimming.
The shop also offers natural cosmetics and handicrafts made by local creators from Porvoo.

Savory & Sweet Treats to Complete Your Day

During the event, you can purchase both savory and sweet treats that perfectly cap off a relaxing day.

Grilled sausages are also available for a self-cooking experience at Poukama’s campfire area.

Book a Place in the Traditional Sauna Ceremony

At the end of the day, you can book a place in a Traditional Sauna Ceremony.
This unique guided experience deepens sauna traditions and brings calm in the middle of everyday life.

The ceremony takes place in Poukama’s wood-heated sauna.
There are two sessions: 16:30 and 18:00.
Duration: 1 hour
Maximum 8 people per session

About the Traditional Sauna Ceremony

In the Autumn Sauna Ceremony, led by a sauna guide, you’ll experience an ancient ritual using seasonal elements: plants, sauna whisks, chants, and cultural traditions connected to the time of year.

Autumn has traditionally been the time of Kekri, the harvest festival and year’s end celebration, where the sauna also played an important role.
Kekri is about giving thanks for the past year and its harvest, letting go of burdens, and welcoming the new year to come.

The ceremony is a multisensory experience where you’ll enjoy the healing power of nature’s gifts and sauna steam.
It invites you to let go of everyday concerns, sink into the embrace of the steam, and let time stand still. The autumn ceremony includes silence, relaxation, and the soothing presence of evergreen branches.

The Traditional Sauna Ceremony is suitable for everyone, regardless of sauna experience.
Please inform us in advance of any allergies or health concerns that may affect your participation.

What to bring for the ceremony?

• Swimsuit and towel

• Sauna hat if you have one

• Optional: slippers and a bathrobe

• Recommended sauna drink: e.g. mineral water

Welcome to enjoy the steam, encounters, and atmosphere – Poukama’s Sauna Day awaits you!