Traditional Saunas
Traditional saunas heated by a sauna heater and stones, for the classic hot sauna: pour water on the stones for a burst of steam. Choose a barrel, cabin or garden sauna for the backyard, or an indoor kit or glass cabin, from 2 to 8 people. Some include a heater; each product page says what is included and suggests matching heaters.
How to choose a traditional sauna
A traditional sauna heats the air of the room with a heater and a load of stones, usually to between 150 and 195°F. Pour a ladle of water on the hot stones and the steam rises, which is what makes it different from an infrared sauna. Not sure which suits you? Read Infrared vs Traditional Sauna.
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Indoor or outdoor
Indoors, you can choose a precut kit built into a room of your home or a glass cabin that arrives ready to assemble. Outdoors, you choose between a round barrel, a cabin with straight walls and a garden sauna with a porch or a changing room. Our indoor vs outdoor guide and barrel vs cabin comparison help you decide.
Size: count the people, then add one
Our traditional saunas seat from 2 to 8 people. Think about who will use it on a normal week, not on the busiest day of the year. A larger room takes longer to heat and needs a more powerful heater.
The heater and the stones
Most traditional saunas are sold without a heater, so you can choose electric or wood-burning and the right power for the room. Some premium indoor cabins include the heater, its control and the stones; each product page says what is included. The heater is sized to the room volume in cubic feet: see What Size Sauna Heater Do I Need? and our sauna heaters.
What to plan before delivery
An electric heater usually needs a dedicated 240V circuit installed by a licensed electrician. An outdoor sauna needs a level, load-bearing and well-drained base. Our kits are designed for assembly by two people, in about one day for a barrel and about two days for the larger garden models. The complete home sauna buying guide walks through each step.
Common questions
What is the difference between a traditional and an infrared sauna?
A traditional sauna heats the air of the room with a heater and stones, and you can pour water on the stones for steam. An infrared sauna warms the body directly with heating panels, at a lower air temperature.
Does a traditional sauna come with a heater?
Most do not, so you can choose an electric or a wood-burning heater sized for the room. Some indoor cabins include the heater, its control and the stones; each product page says what is included.
Can a traditional sauna go outdoors?
Yes. Barrel, cabin and garden saunas are built for outdoor use, on a level, load-bearing and well-drained base.
Not sure which one fits your sauna? Send us your room size or a photo of your spot, and we will recommend the right model.
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