Helsinki, Finland: Relaxing by Boat and Sauna

Helsinki is set in a natural wonderland, and the several-hundred islands of its archipelago provide a delightful playground for a boat tour. We also visit a sauna, which, for the Finns, is a lifestyle. Popular year around, it's especially appealing in the long cold winters. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

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[somberlight]

@pavelavietor1, no. sauna-free-thinkers might install some music device there, but do keep in mind the room itself is always very very moist because of the steam, and always over +80c if its heated up like we do it. sauna is also washed meticulously with lots of water, so it's very hard to install an electrical apparatus in a space like that.

[MrPamppers]

Great job. Thank you!

[TheCatalinalira]

Fantastic! Thank you Rick. Regards, Catalina

[pavelavietor1]

hello Rick are they have music in the sauna,nice ice boats, Thanks

[Bunzypoo]

We need more of this kind of thing in the US.

[Bunzypoo]

Nice :)