Sauna

The sauna of Selkä-Sarvi is located at the northern end of Selkä-Sarvi Island, in the Bothnian Bay National Park. There is no land connection or boat transport to the island. Please consider the ice conditions when heading to Selkä-Sarvi in winter. There is Selkä-Sarvi rental hut in the same yard.

Explore the area: Bothnian Bay National Park (luontoon.fi)

Reservations

• Creating a user account is worthwhile. As a logged-in customer, you do not need to pay for your reservation immediately. You can also cancel unpaid reservations yourself. Create a user account.

• Notes for entrepreneurs: The use of the hut and other structures for business operations requires a permit from Metsähallitus. Learn about transfer of rights of use (metsa.fi).

• Bring along your invoice and proof of payment.

Arrival instructions

• The boat landing site is located at the nearby excursion harbour. 

• Please consider the ice conditions when heading to Selkä-Sarvi in winter. There is no marked route to the island.

Keys

The sauna is always open.

Facilities

• Heating and lighting: There is no electricity in the sauna. The sauna and washing water are heated with firewood. Bring a headlamp.

• Washing: No running water. Washing water from the pump in the sauna (sea water) and heated in a water cauldron. There are wash basins in the sauna for cleaning. Bring your own towel.

Sauna schedule

• The sauna is available for use by all hikers. You should be considerate of others and not stay too long in the sauna.

• During peak seasons you should agree bathing times with other hikers, for example, take turns between men and women at alternate hours.

• The sauna cannot be reserved for private use.

Customer Service

• Feedback and cancellations: luontoon.fi/en/feedback

• Hut reservation inquiries:

  +358 20 639 6000 (Call cost: €0.00/min + local network/mobile charge). See the opening hours of the phone service.

Maintenance and Management: Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland