A traditional sauna heats the room to 160 to 195 F with an electric or wood-fired stove over stones, and lets you throw water for loyly, the burst of steam that defines Finnish bathing. Every model here delivers that authentic experience, from $3,990 to $16,980.
This is the full traditional lineup: barrel, cube, garden house and indoor kit formats, all built from thermally treated Nordic spruce and paired with HUUM, Harvia or Narvi stoves. If you are weighing traditional against infrared, the difference is heat and steam intensity versus gentler radiant warmth; our infrared collection covers the other side. For help choosing, the Austin team does free consultations on sizing, siting and electrical. Free shipping over $5,000 and Affirm financing available.
Frequently Asked Questions About Traditional Saunas
What is the difference between a traditional sauna and an infrared sauna?
Traditional saunas heat the air to 160 to 195 F with a stove and stones and allow steam. Infrared cabins run 120 to 140 F and warm the body directly with radiant panels. Traditional delivers the classic intense-heat-plus-steam experience; infrared is gentler and plugs into a standard outlet on smaller models.
How hot does a traditional sauna get?
Properly built traditional saunas run 160 to 195 F at bench height. Throwing water on the stones spikes perceived heat through steam without raising the thermostat.
How much does a traditional sauna cost?
Traditional models at SweatDecks run $3,990 to $16,980 plus a heater package. Most complete outdoor setups land between $7,000 and $12,000 installed.
Cala Glass Mini Indoor Sauna Kit
Model CL12GCP Outdoor Cube Sauna
Hele Nano Outdoor Garden Sauna
Model G11 Outdoor Garden Sauna
Saunalife E8 - 6 Person Barrel Sauna
Saunalife E7 - 4 Person Barrel Sauna
Saunalife E6 - 3 Person Barrel Sauna
Need help choosing?
Our wellness experts can help you find the perfect product. Email us at howdy@sweatdecks.com or call 817-371-0089.