A modern and beautiful sauna in the comfort of your own home or a traditional and authentic sauna experience, closer to nature? Only you know what the sauna of your dreams looks like. Should you go for an indoor sauna, or should you build an outdoor.

Sometimes the choice is an easy one. If you live in an apartment, for example, you will have to build your sauna indoors. But if you’re planning a sauna for your house or your weekend retreat, it’s good to give your options some thought before you start building.

There are pros and cons with both indoor and outdoor saunas. An indoor sauna is more comfortable in many ways. It allows you to enjoy your sauna without having to leave your home, and you have showers and the comfort of your bathroom right outside. An outdoor sauna, on the other hand, can sometimes provide a more authentic experience.

Electrical Supply

If you’re going to build your sauna outdoors, you need to consider whether you need to install water and electricity. If you do, that will be an extra cost. Another option is to go for a wood-burning heater so no need for any electricity.

If you build your sauna indoors, you will have easy access to your shower or bath. It will be very easy to use your sauna whenever you’re in the mood, be it in the morning, on your lunch break or before you go to bed, If you have an electrical heater, you can have your sauna warm and ready to use in no time.

Outdoors you may not even have access to a shower which is fine. It’s just a different sauna experience.

Electrical lighting or natural light

In an indoor sauna, the electrical lighting options are endless. Whether you prefer dim, discreetly hidden spotlights or want to add colourful LED lamps to your experience, it’s only your imagination that limits you.

Outdoor saunas, on the other hand, are often built with windows to allow the natural light in. Windows will also provide you with views of your surroundings and make your sauna wheel larger.