Siipisauna
FIGenuine sauna experience
Includes firewood, min. reservation 2 hours
Welcome to sauna!
Siipisauna is a floating barrel sauna maintained by Aalto University students on the Otaniemi campus. The sauna can be booked and warmed as self-service for groups of friends and student organizations, accommodating about ten people at a time. Additionally, Aalto Sustainability Club and the Polytechnic Sauna Society organize their own sauna evenings and other events. The sauna is always ready for use, check the calendar below and book it right now!
Enjoy warm steam, refreshing sea, and stunning views year-round!
Book a private sauna sessionInnovative pier by Reverlast
Wind turbine blades have a lifespan of 20-30 years. Siipisauna floats on pontoons made from retired wind turbine blades.
Read moreGenuine sauna experience
High-quality Narvi NC 16 firewood stove heats up quickly and guarantees gentle steam. Firewood is included in the booking price.
Great sea view
Enjoy the sauna experience with stunning sea views. The sauna has a large window facing towards Helsinki.
Central location
Short distance from Teekkarikylä and the metro station. Parking spaces are available in the adjacent parking area.
Otaranta 9, Espoo
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The sauna is always ready for use. You can book it right now and get immediate access to the sauna.
Run by volunteers
The sauna is built and maintained by student volunteers in order to keep the costs low. Therefore, it is very important that the users of the sauna take care of it, too.
Instructions
- Make a booking for your desired time. Make sure you have received the booking confirmation email.
- The booking confirmation email contains a link to the door code and inspection form. The code activates 15 minutes before your selected start time.
- Fill out the inspection form through the email link immediately upon arrival.
- Empty the ashes to the metal ash bucket and light the stove. If the sauna is cold, it takes about an hour to heat up. If the ash bucket is full, file a fault report. Never pour hot ashes on the beach or into trash containers.
- Leave the sauna clean for the next user: Take any cans and trash to the trash collection point near the sauna or with you. General cleanliness is sufficient, it's not a requirement to sweep or dry the floor. When leaving, lock the door by holding the lock button and make sure the door locks properly.
Sauna Water
You must carry your own sauna water. You may use the 16 litre water container inside the sauna for carrying. During the summer season, there is an outside water tap near Siipisauna. Only clean drinking water may be used for steam. The use of seawater would seriously damage the stove and other sauna structures due to salt content, and cause a health risk due to the potential presence of cyanobacteria.
Stove and Heating
While firewood is always provided, we recommend bringing your own lighter and starting materials (e.g. crumpled newspaper or fire starters), as firemaking equipment is not guaranteed. When burning wood in the stove, take attention to the position of the ash hatch. The hatch should be slightly open when making a fire, and closed when the stove is hot to prevent overheating. The stove stores heat, so it's recommended to stop adding firewood near the end of the session. When leaving, close the hatch completely. Do not extinguish the fire!
Washing and Swimming
We recommend showering at home before and after using the sauna. Washing oneself or using soap, shampoo or similar products is not allowed in the sauna in order to protect the structure and local nature. There is a swimming ladder on the pier. The water has a slight current at the pier, so swimming is possible even in mild frost. Never swim alone or jump head first in water. Beware of submerged anchor chains on the backside of the pier.
Facilities
There are no changing rooms or toilets in available at the sauna.
Accessibility
The pier is wheelchair accessible with assistance. The walkway is 140 cm wide and has high steps. The floor inside the sauna is not level.
DO NOT BRING SEA WATER INTO THE SAUNA. IF SEA WATER GETS ON THE STOVE, IT DAMAGES THE STOVE AND CAUSES A HEALTH HAZARD.
Contact information
You may contact either of the operating parties of Siipisauna by using their respective contact forms.
Contact Aalto Sustainability Club Contact Polytechnic Sauna SocietyMaintenance
Report defects primarily through the inspection form, which is accessible through the link sent to your email. For urgent matters, you may contact the board members of Polytechnic Sauna Society or Aalto Sustainability Club directly.
Harassment contact persons
We offer advice and support if you encounter bullying, discrimination, harassment, or other inappropriate treatment at the sauna. We recommend primarily contacting the harassment contact persons of the event organizing party.
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