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Buying an outdoor sauna for the garden

An outdoor sauna brings the full sauna ritual to your own garden. Where an indoor sauna takes up a room in the house, a garden sauna stands free and in the open air: you step outside, heat it up and enjoy the warmth with a view of your terrace. The ICEO outdoor saunas are built for outdoor use, with weatherproof materials, solid insulation and high-grade timber that lasts for years. Whether you are buying an outdoor sauna to unwind after work or to recover after training, a garden sauna turns your outdoor space into a fixed place to switch off.

Our outdoor saunas for garden and terrace

This collection holds three models, each with its own character, so there is a suitable outdoor sauna for almost any garden:

  • Cocoon: a compact outdoor sauna that fits almost any garden and is ideal for smaller outdoor spaces.
  • Orphée: a stylish barrel model that stands out on your terrace and combines the authentic sauna experience with a striking design.
  • Hestia: a spacious, premium garden sauna for anyone who wants more room without compromising on comfort.

Outdoor sauna or Finnish sauna?

Every outdoor sauna in this collection is of the Finnish type: they work with a wood-fired or electric heater and deliver the intense, dry heat of a traditional Finnish sauna. The difference is mainly the placement. If you specifically want a model that stands outdoors, you are in the right place. To compare the technology and atmosphere of the Finnish type first, see our Finnish saunas. For a complete overview of every heat option, including infrared, go to all saunas.

What to consider with an outdoor sauna

A garden sauna stands outside permanently, so placement deserves attention. Keep these points in mind:

PointWhy it matters
SurfacePlace the sauna on a stable, level surface such as paving slabs or a foundation.
Power or fireProvide a suitable, safe power supply or a safe spot for the wood-fired heater.
Space and routeLeave enough room around the sauna and think about the walking route from your house.
MaintenanceHigh-grade timber lasts a long time; periodic maintenance keeps your outdoor sauna looking good.

Looking for more guidance on a sauna for the garden, from size to placement? Then also take a look at our garden sauna page.

Combining an outdoor sauna with cold therapy

An outdoor sauna in the garden is the perfect basis for contrast therapy: warm up in the sauna, then cool down straight away with a cold plunge. Many users experience this as pleasantly relaxing and as support for their recovery, although effects differ per person and are no medical promise. Want to complete the ritual? Combine your garden sauna with an ice bath from our ice baths collection.

Buying an outdoor sauna at ICEO

Buying an outdoor sauna at ICEO means choosing a premium product suited to the northern European climate and built to stand outside for years. Every sauna is delivered as a complete kit; prefer to leave the assembly to us? That is possible through our installation service. Unsure which model suits your garden or terrace, do get in touch so we can think through size, placement and use with you.

Further reading on outdoor saunas

Want to know more about placement and choice? These knowledge base articles will help:

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What exactly is an outdoor sauna?
An outdoor sauna is a sauna designed to stand outside permanently, for example in your garden or on your terrace. The models are weatherproof and well insulated, so you can bathe in the open air all year round. The ICEO outdoor saunas are of the Finnish type and deliver the intense, dry heat of a traditional Finnish sauna.
Which outdoor sauna is best for the garden?
That depends on your space and wishes. The Cocoon is compact and fits almost any garden, the Orphee is a stylish barrel model that stands out on a terrace, and the Hestia is spacious and premium for anyone who wants more room. If you are unsure, we are happy to think through size, placement and use with you.
What is the difference between an outdoor sauna and a Finnish sauna?
Every outdoor sauna in this collection is of the Finnish type, so the heat experience is the same. The difference is the placement: an outdoor sauna is built to stand outside. To compare the Finnish type more broadly, see our Finnish saunas collection; for every heat option including infrared, see all saunas.
What should I consider when placing a garden sauna?
Place the sauna on a stable, level surface such as paving slabs or a foundation, provide a safe power supply or spot for the heater, and leave enough room around the sauna and along the route from your house. Periodic timber maintenance keeps your outdoor sauna in good shape for years.
Can ICEO assemble the outdoor sauna for me?
Yes. Every outdoor sauna is delivered as a complete kit that two people can assemble. Prefer to outsource it? Through our installation service we place the sauna in full for you.
Can I combine an outdoor sauna with an ice bath?
Yes, an outdoor sauna in the garden is an ideal basis for contrast therapy: warm up in the sauna, then cool down with a cold plunge. Many people experience this as pleasant and relaxing, although effects differ per person. Browse our ice baths collection for a matching bath.
Is an outdoor sauna suitable for the northern European climate?
Yes. The ICEO outdoor saunas are weatherproof, well insulated and built to stand outside all year round, including rain, frost and changing temperatures. With regular timber maintenance your garden sauna stays in good condition for a long time.