Special area - Sauna from Finland

Name: aquanale
Start: 2027-10-26
End: 2027-10-29
Location: Koelnmesse GmbH

Immerse yourself in Finnish sauna culture

A moment of peace. The scent of birch. The gentle crackling of the stove. Anyone who had ever experienced a Finnish sauna was familiar with this deep, primal form of relaxation. With its own special exhibition area, Sauna from Finland brought this feeling back to Cologne once again in 2025 – and right into the heart of aquanale!

Sauna from Finland, the association of the Finnish sauna industry, represented some 250 member companies. Their shared goal was to establish a high-quality, holistic sauna experience worldwide, based on the Finnish model. For that year’s event, aquanale partner Sauna from Finland created an immersive world that aimed to bring Finnish sauna culture to life in a completely new way.

In addition, the World Sauna Forum brought together international experts for exciting keynotes, talks and panel discussions on the future of the sauna sector.

Visitors could be inspired – and experienced authentic Finnish sauna culture for themselves at aquanale 2025!

The special exhibition area was divided into three zones:

Sitting/Relaxing

Comfortable seating areas and a large table provided a relaxed space for both informal conversations and business meetings.

Bar/Connecting

The place to gather, exchange ideas and network – guests, industry professionals and partners were able to meet here for a drink and make new contacts.

Sauna/Sensory

The walk-in, immersive sauna cabin with video projections, scents and authentic textiles was a sensory journey into Finnish sauna culture.

Exciting articles about the Finnish sauna

aquanale 2025 x Sauna from Finland: An Interview with Carita Harju

15 Years of Sauna from Finland: Authentic Experiences, Global Inspiration

Since 2010, Sauna from Finland has been dedicated to promoting and preserving authentic Finnish sauna culture around the world. In our interview with founder Carita Harju, we explore how the network has evolved into a global movement – now uniting over 250 members who share one vision: to create the world’s best sauna experience.

From sustainable design and scientific wellness insights to her new book celebrating the Finnish way of hot and cold, Carita Harju shares inspiring perspectives on how sauna connects health, happiness, and authentic experience.

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Discover Finnish Saunas: Insights to Inspire and Delight

The Sauna from Finland Academy is a free online platform offering extensive insights into Finnish sauna culture. The Academy's mission is to support businesses in creating more attractive and high-quality sauna products and services, fostering growth and well-being.

The platform caters to both new and established sauna service providers, offering practical knowledge to develop and sustain authentic Finnish sauna experiences. Benefit from valuable insights that help integrate the essence of Finnish sauna culture into your offerings.

Learn more about the academy

Benefits of the Finnish sauna

Years of scientific research has proven that the Finnish sauna has positive health effects on many health aspects. Sauna bathing helps prevent several long-term illness and eases away everyday worries.

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Discover the Finnish sauna experience

The Finnish sauna is a soure of well-being. It's a place where body and mind can relax and be cleansed. In a hectic world, the Finnish Sauna helps to shake off the care ans worries of everyday life.

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Quality manual for authentic Finnish sauna experience

An authentic Finnish sauna experience can be mordern and trendy, and traditions can be imaginatively transformed into an new kind of sauna experience. This does not mean that saunas have to be old and traditional.

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References to Sauna from Finland

"Sauna from Finland" has been serving companies and professionals for over 10 years. Read the references of our satisfied customers and members.

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Sauna from Finland and aquanale formed a strategic partnership

We are happy to be able to participate at aquanale trade fair 2023 and that aquanale is the official strategic partner of Sauna from Finland during 2023.

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