Rajaportti Sauna
Rajaportin sauna
Finland's oldest surviving public sauna still in operation, heated with wood since 1906 in Pispala.
Tampere calls itself the 'Sauna Capital of the World', and the city has dozens of public saunas. Rajaportti is the oldest of them, run by a volunteer association. It keeps a traditional wood-fired sauna, with separate sessions for men and women. After sweating, you can cool off in the courtyard, drink a beer and chat with local residents. Opening hours are limited, usually only a few afternoons and evenings a week (around Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday). Tickets cost about €12, and you need to bring your own towel. Take a bus to Pispala.
Opening hours
Open several days a week, approx. 14:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Pyynikki Esker
- Pyynikki Observation Tower
- Pispala
- Pyynikki Summer Theatre
- Näsinneula Tower
- Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing
- Särkänniemi Amusement Park
- Tampere Art Museum