Articles
Articles & news
The latest about the sauna — research, features, books and links spreading good sauna culture.
News
- 3 Feb 2026Become a member and join the 29th National Sauna Day
- 8 Jan 2026A new member is welcomed
- 9 Dec 2025Norway becomes the first country I know of to prescribe sauna bathing
- 20 Jun 2025Build a safe sauna
- 20 Jun 2025Annual meeting 2025
- 28 May 2025The gilded sauna ladle awarded to the band KAJ
- 20 May 2025The Stockholmer from Tornedalen: how to sauna properly
- 17 Feb 2025“Research shows: sauna bathers are happier”
- 2 Feb 2025“Sauna bathing could prevent both physical and mental ill-health”
- 28 Oct 2024The Town Where Everyone Owns a Sauna
- 16 Jul 2023Thousands of Stockholmers queue for the sauna
- 5 Mar 2022My story about the sauna
Books, links & resources
The Sauna Book – Hot facts about sauna and health ↗
The sauna doctor's book on sauna and health.
Bastu by Jens Linder ↗
A new book about the sauna.
ISA – International Sauna Association ↗
The academy is a member of the international sauna association.
Basta med Kasper – SVT Play ↗
Episode about the sauna on SVT Play.