NOTE: Sauna an only be reserved for transformer accommodation customers. Can be booked through the booking calendar no later than two days before the start of the accommodation. Orders/reservations of less than 2 days when agreed separately, e.g. inquiry by e-mail or phone.
Kuninkaansaari island's wood-heated sauna - also known as "The Box" - is located next to Sand Cove, near the old Officer's House. The concrete bunker has been used as a sauna at least since the early 1940s. The sauna has been used primarily by the island's military personnel and their families. Now, visitors to the islands also have the opportunity to enjoy the rugged but charming Kuninkaansaari Sauna.
If you are looking for a modern, freshly painted, decorated and up-to-date urban sauna, you are probably in the wrong place. You can hardly find a straight or flat surface from the Kuninkaansaari Sauna, but a scuffed space with a special personality. Its long life and history can be seen in the jagged surfaces of the walls, the warm twilight of the changing room, the surrounding nature and the smooth cliffs with their old writings.
With the exception of some necessary renovations, the sauna has been kept as it has been for decades. The bumps and the crooked roof are the essence of The Box. This sauna is for those who do not care about the occasional leafs in the water of the well and who enjoy the atmosphere of the wood-heated sauna and the amazing soft steam without any additional disturbance.
The Sand Cove's cliffs are 50 metres away from the sauna and it is also possible to swim there. The sandy beach is around 100 metres from the sauna.
Good to know
You will receive written instructions in your email regarding your arrival and use of the facilities week before of your stay. The key code will be sent the day before the accommodation.
The sauna heats up in about an hour, sometimes faster in the summer time.
Firewood can be found in the dressing room. More firewood can be found at the Shed.
We use carried water. Water point can be found along the sauna trail. Do not use seawater at all in the sauna.
The sauna can accommodate 5-6 persons at the same time. Facilities are not suitable for large groups.
No alcoholic beverages are served on the premises. Bring your own alcoholic beverages and refreshments.
Swimming on your own risk at the nearby beach. You can find the rocky beach by following the path leading from the sauna.
The sauna has a fridge and an outlet that can be used for charging a phone etc.
You should take with you
Towel
Swimsuit
Beach sandals or other footwear for walking on the path and beach
Something to drink
Soap / Shampoo (limited amount available at the sauna)Soap / Shampoo (limited amount available at the sauna)
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