People had saunas in Finland already 2000 years ago. The sauna means a lot to the Finns. It is not only a place to get clean, but also to relax and socialize. Many important business deals have been made in the sauna. This might seem a bit weird, but the truth is that, when compared to a formal meeting, the atmosphere gets more relaxed in a sauna contributing to a positive outcome.
T here are three types of saunas used in Finland.
A modern sauna with an electric heater is popular because of its convenience. It can also be built into apartments. The more common type in rural areas is still a sauna with a wood burning heater. Many people prefer this type over the electrically heated one. The third type is a smoke sauna .