Tupaswilla
투파스빌라 (Tupaswilla)
World's largest smoke sauna with 5-ton oven and black peat ritual
About this place
NotesThe world's largest smoke sauna in Laukaa, 30 minutes from Jyväskylä. The massive 5,000kg oven is heated for 5-6 hours with birch and alder wood, accommodating up to 160 people. Named best smoke sauna in Finland by the International Smoke Sauna Club in 2016. The signature experience: warm black peat from deep local swamps applied to the body (40 min total), 20 minutes in the smoke sauna, then a cold spring pond plunge. Primarily group reservation (15-130 people), but monthly women-only public sessions (€30) and occasional mixed peat sessions available. Heritage craft demonstrations include blacksmithing, tar production, wool dyeing, and traditional whisk binding. Finnish buffet with salmon soup, smoked ham, Karelian pasties, and blueberry pie. Even vintage army vehicle safari driving. SAUNA37 selected.
Practical notes
Selected for SAUNA37 World Sauna Awards 2026. Located in Laukaa, 30 min from Jyväskylä. Private group booking only (15–130 people, advance reservation required). Monthly public women-only sauna sessions (€30 including snack, 4:30–6 PM). Signature smoke sauna experience (2–4 hours). Peat treatment €25–60 (not recommended for cardiac conditions, cancer, pregnancy). Buffet dining €25–60. Bring swimsuit, towel, and water shoes. Hydrate well (1–2 L water per day recommended). All food lactose-free; vegan options available.
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Info updated: 2026-08
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What stands out
- +One of world's largest traditional smoke saunas
- +Black peat body application ritual for purification
- +Up to 20 minutes in smoke sauna
- +Guided löyly and temperature management
- +Cold pond immersion after sauna
Facility Details
World's largest smoke sauna. 5-ton oven, up to 160 people. Group reservation + monthly public sessions.
Sauna
15,000kg oven, up to 160 people, 5-6 hours heating with birch & alder
Special Facilities
540 min, groups of 15-60, English-guided
Natural cold spring plunge after sauna
Blacksmithing, tar production, wool dyeing, whisk binding
€25-60, salmon soup, smoked ham, Karelian pasties, blueberry pie
Vintage army vehicle forest routes (5-30 people)
Facility details are verified and updated regularly, but may differ from actual conditions. Please confirm with the venue before visiting.
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