Sauna in it’s form known in the western world, originates From Finland. In Finland alone there were 3,2 million saunas (in 2013), which is a considerable...

The bathing water is heated in a metal tank that is located in it’s own compartment of Kiuas. In the audio you can hear the sound that the water makes...

The fan above the kitchen stove which removes the smell and hot air from the dishes on the stove; or in the pan. Photo and recording by Helena Törnqvist.

A stove made out of metal from the late 1800s. It might be manufactured in Norway. Photo and recording made by Helena Törnqvist.

The sauna forms an integral part of Finnish Christmas celebrations. One should visit the sauna in the afternoon of the Eve, before Christmas dinner. The...