Saunas and Kota
Tracing a better life
Different saunas can be found from Piispala
Lakeside saunas and the traditional sauna are suitable for big groups, while small groups can also enjoy the sauna in the Hirvi rowhouse or the cottage sauna which are near the accommodation and meeting facilities. In addition, the sauna in the swimming hall offers you the chance to relax in the swimming and spa pools at the same time.
Traditional Sauna and Fisherman’s Cottage in the atmosphere of old days
A log traditional sauna built in the 19th century can be found a few steps from the beach of Lake Kivijärvi. The authentic traditional atmosphere in the middle of tall pines by the lake takes you away for a while from everyday life.
Authentic stove sauna and dressing room
The authentic traditional sauna fits for 15 person to use at the same time. No water points or showers are provided in sauna, so you will enjoy the sauna and washing in a traditional way with warm water picked up from the adjacent water tank. You can take a dip in the lake along the shallow beach and in the winter you can challenge yourself to swim in the ice hole at the lakeside sauna side. The dressing room also gives a feeling of old times.
Fisherman’s Cottage and the Courtyard
The Fisherman’s Cottage, where there is a fireplace and a wood stove, serves as the lounge of the traditional sauna. 25-30 persons can sit around the table easily to spend the evening time together. In the courtyard, there is a campfire place with tables and benches for sitting in the pleasant summer evening. Besides, we can also organize dinner occasions in the Fisherman’s Cottage with a special menu.
Lakeside saunas and lounges with fireplace
Our lakeside sauna building, also made of logs, has two lounges with fireplace, four saunas, four washing and dressing rooms, terraces and a dock to the lake. It serves groups who want to enjoy sauna and evening time together.
Lounge 1 and saunas Ahti and Wellamo
Sauna Ahti, named after Water God, is an electrically heated sauna in which about 6 persons can sauna at the same time. The sauna area has a shower room with several showers, a spacious dressing room and a handicapped toilet. You can walk along the dock and go down by a ladder to the lake for a swim. In winter, there is an ice hole at the end of the dock for winter swimming.
Sauna Wellamon, in the name of Water Goddess, is a new electrically heated sauna in which about 15 persons can enjoy at the same time. The sauna area has a shower room with several showers, a dress room and a handicapped toilet.
Lounge 1
- Mini kitchen: fridge, coffee maker, cooker, oven, microwave oven and dishwasher
- 2 fireplaces
- Capacity for 30-40 persons
- Terrace with a table and benches
Lounge 2 and saunas Tapio and Mielikki
Sauna Tapio, named after the King of the Forest, is an electrically heated sauna which can seat about 15 persons at a time. The sauna area has a shower room with several showers, a spacious dressing room and a toilet. You can walk along the dock and go down by a ladder to the lake for a swim. In winter, there is an ice hole at the end of the dock for winter swimming.
Sauna Mielikki, in the name of the Goddess of the Forest, is a new electrically heated sauna which can be used by about 15 persons at the same time. The sauna area includes a shower room with several showers, a dressing room and a toilet.
Lounge 2
- Mini kitchen: fridge, coffee maker, cooker, oven, microwave oven and dishwasher
- 1 fireplace
- Capacity for 30-40 persons
- Terrace with a table and benches
- Can be used as a meeting room, check more about our conference facilities from here
Other saunas in Piispala
Other saunas in Piispala can be found at PiiSpa swimming hall, Hirvi row house, and cottage sauna between Cottage 1 and Cottage 2.
Kota and outdoor campfire places
There are a few campfire places in our beach area where you can sit by the fire amidst the nature. The outdoor campfire places can also be reached by car, and groups are possible to order day or evening snacks, coffee for meeting events, or other catering services to most of the places. Of course, you can also bring your own food to these places.
Lean-to Kitchen
From our Lean-to Kitchen, you can overlook the Kivijärvi Lake. Located near PiiSpa Water and Ice Sports Centre, the kitchen can hold 20-25 persons and offers the possibility to enjoy a great time by the campfire, making food, pancakes or BBQ sausages together. Firewood is available on site.
Kota
About 600m away from PiiSpa Water and Ice Sports Centre, our Kota is situated right on the beach amid the pine forest. There, about 25 persons can spend the time together at a time, making pancakes or sausages. Included in Work Wellbeing programmes, Kota is a natural place to enjoy the black pot coffee made over the campfire and small snacks. Firewood can be found on site.
Barbecue Shed
The Barbecue Shed is settled just beside the lakeside saunas and next to the Viking Boat dock. Big enough for 15 persons to use at a time, it is a sheltered place to hang out by the campfire even in the windy days. Firewood is available on site.
Campfire Places
There are another two campfire places that can be used freely by our customers on the beach area. It is possible to arrange evening snacks there for the camp groups, or you can bring your own food. For firewood, you can ask from our staff before your arrival to the place.
