
Tuira Sauna – The Art of Sauna Steam 2026
Finnish sauna culture, events and a new public sauna in Tuira, Oulu.
A new public sauna will be opened in 2026 at Tuira Beach, located by the Oulujoki river delta in Oulu. Project offers Europe’s finest sauna experiences and sauna culture events. Tuiran Sauna 26 is a program of sauna-related events culminating in the opening of this new public sauna in 2026. The events will blend traditional and contemporary European sauna culture. An international sauna seminar is planned for autumn 2026. The sauna has been designed collaboratively by active members of the Oulu Rantasauna Society, with lead architect being the award-winning Teemu Kurkela of JKMM Architects.
Our impact to Culture-
climate change
Tuiran Sauna 26 integrates sauna culture into the urban lifestyle of Oulu. The event theme, The Five Spirits of the Sauna, inspires new business ventures and enables services related to sauna culture. The project fosters both well-being and vitality in the region. Everyone is equally welcome to experience Europe’s finest sauna steam.
The new sauna serves as a gentle space of hospitality, showcasing sauna traditions from various countries on its benches and during events, while also strengthening sustainable partnerships.
When and where
Organisers
Oulu Sauna Association, producer Katri Tenetz