Traditional public sauna · 🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland

Lähde Sauna

Historic 1880s sauna in the Lapinlahti cultural centre grounds, described as Helsinki's oldest still-functioning sauna open to the public, less than 100 m from the beach.

Sea swimmingRestaurantTowel rental

Good to know

Cool off with a swim between rounds.
There's a restaurant on site, so you can make an afternoon or evening of it.
Towels can be rented on site if you travel light.

Location

Lapinlahdenpolku 8, 00180 Helsinki

Details compiled from the sources below on 2026-10-01. Prices and hours change – please confirm on the official website before visiting. Sources: lapinlahdenlahde.fi.

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