There is nothing in the world so intrinsically Finnish as derobing and getting sweaty in a sauna. This activity is at the very heart of Finnish society: miss out on it and you miss out on the greatest understanding of Finland you could ever hope to glean. See my in-depth look at what the sauna represents to the Finns, including a fascinating perspective from one of the world’s leading authorities on sauna culture: this for Sustainable Journeys:
The Spirit in the Steam – Getting Into Sauna Culture in Finland
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