The log cabin sauna is a visual highlight, with wood being the focal point. Thick log cabin planks provide excellent insulation, so no additional insulation is needed on the walls of the freestanding sauna. This allows for optimal air exchange without vapor barriers or insulation layers hindering it.
This sauna is based on the concept of the classic Finnish sauna. The temperatures are high and can vary between 80 and 120 degrees, depending on what the stove provides. The humidity remains low at about 20 percent, and a sauna session should ideally last between 10 and 12 minutes. Typically, the log cabin sauna is designed as an outdoor or garden sauna, built entirely of wood, with logs usually measuring between 10 and 30 cm in diameter. It is often used for infusions to make the sauna experience even more intense.
The log cabin sauna can be considered a subtype of the Finnish sauna, but it differs by having a stronger connection to nature and sometimes a slightly increased humidity. The effect on the body is remarkable: the sauna session helps to flush out waste products from the body, supports the respiratory system, and strengthens the immune system, for example, against colds.
Particularly appealing is the play with fire when the sauna is operated in remote locations. Here, a wood stove is often used, eliminating the need for electricity or water supply. In complete seclusion, perhaps by a lake or in the middle of the forest, one can enjoy a nature-connected sauna experience. The burning wood removes the last moisture from the air and enhances the classic sauna effect.