{"id":143298,"date":"2025-02-08T01:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T23:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/?p=143298"},"modified":"2025-02-03T16:05:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T14:05:04","slug":"tallinns-historic-public-saunas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/tallinns-historic-public-saunas\/","title":{"rendered":"Tallinn\u2019s historic public saunas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Tallinn has a long-standing tradition of public saunas. The three saunas featured here are all over 80 years old and continue to provide a unique cultural experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Tallinn Sauna<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Also known as Tartu Mnt Sauna, Tallinn Saun is located opposite the main Tallinn bus station. It is believed to be the oldest public sauna still in operation in Europe. The stove is gas-heated, and there is also a traditional sauna heater. The sauna features separate compartments and changing rooms for men and women.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Built in 1882, the sauna\u2019s historic charm is visible in its brick-vaulted roof and crown lights. The men&#8217;s sauna is open daily, except Wednesdays, from 10 am to 9 pm. The women&#8217;s sauna is open on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays, from 10 am to 9 pm. Snacks, drinks, and sauna equipment are available for purchase on site. The entry fee is 12 euros.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tallinnasaun.ee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tallinna Saun<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Tallinna+Saun+-+Tartu+maantee+leilisaun\/@59.4285035,24.7740093,581m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x469294a83bb8a149:0x556eaa0b9193d56!8m2!3d59.4285035!4d24.7765896!16s%2Fg%2F11c7087bt6?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDEyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Tartu mnt 73, Tallinn.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Raua Sauna<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Raua Saun, operated by the City of Tallinn, has been in service since 1936. The large public sauna is powered by electricity and is open daily from 11 am to 9 pm. Men and women have separate facilities. There are also private saunas available for rent. The sauna has recently been renovated and now includes new showers, modern sauna rooms, and updated equipment. The price for a two-hour session in the public sauna is 8\u201310 euros, and a sauna whisk costs 5 euros.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tallinn.ee\/et\/rauasaun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Raua Saun<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Raua+Saun\/@59.4364944,24.7646289,517m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x4692935e95ecc387:0x9b27f599bddfa704!2sRaua+tn+23,+10124+Tallinn!3b1!8m2!3d59.4364812!4d24.7668924!16s%2Fg%2F11csknjjz9!3m5!1s0x4692935e95ecc387:0xed2f8813c58643c6!8m2!3d59.4362062!4d24.7668703!16s%2Fg%2F11c1nzbd6y?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDEyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Raua 23, Tallinn<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun-1024x556.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-143065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun-650x353.jpg 650w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun-85x46.jpg 85w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun-120x65.jpg 120w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun-150x81.jpg 150w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun-210x114.jpg 210w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun-276x150.jpg 276w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun-450x244.jpg 450w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kalma Sauna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun_1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-143070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun_1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun_1-650x488.jpg 650w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun_1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun_1-85x64.jpg 85w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun_1-18x14.jpg 18w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun_1-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun_1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun_1-210x158.jpg 210w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun_1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun_1-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KalmaSaun_1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kalma Sauna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Kalma Sauna<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">At the spacious Kalma Sauna, men enjoy the wood-fired sauna and steam room, while the women&#8217;s sauna features an electric heater.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Built in 1928, this attractive building has been renovated several times. The sauna also includes a small kiosk where you can buy refreshments, beer, snacks, sauna equipment, and sauna blankets. The saunas are open from Monday to Friday from 11 am to 10 pm, and on weekends, they are open from 10 am to 11 pm. Private sauna rentals for groups are available. The entry fee for the public sauna ranges from 12 to 18 euros.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalmasaun.ee\/kalma-saun-ajalooga-koht\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kalma Saun<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Kalma+Saun\/@59.4438697,24.7327787,581m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4692937b7f423bbf:0x9a4c7efeeb020e06!8m2!3d59.4438698!4d24.7376442!16s%2Fg%2F11cnby364x?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDEyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Vana-Kalamaja 9a, Tallinn.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Tallinn has a long-standing tradition of public saunas. 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