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A tour introducing the spiritual heritage of the smoke sauna at Mooska farm

Sauna-Mooska, Rõuge vald, Võru maakond, 65101

Mooska Smoke Sauna Farm in Haanja, Võrumaa introduces the heritage of smoke saunas preserved and honored in Võrumaa, which has found a rightful place on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.By appointment, the tour lasts about one and a half hours. Visitors explore 3 distinctive smoke saunas, learn about smoke sauna traditions, bath whisks, whisking, hear sauna words, and taste meat smoked in the sauna. The smoke saunas are located by the pond, at the edge of the forest, and the setting is beautiful and typical of a modern lifestyle farm. The tour ends at the farm shop enjoying sauna supplies and food souvenirs.

Amenities

  • Free parking

Open times

Throughout the Year

Eeltellimsel

Contact

  • +372 503 2341
  • eda.veeroja@gmail.com

Links

mooska.eu

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Tour and tasting at Käbliku Brewery

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Guided day trip to the Onion Route along Lake Peipsi

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Andsu smoke sauna

Stepping up to Andsu smoke sauna, you discover something genuine — a timeless smoke sauna tradition that carries warmth and healing well-being.This sauna was originally located in Põlvamaa and would have been dismantled during road construction, but found a new home in Võrumaa. The craftsmen thoroughly restored the sauna to give it a new breath of life. The smoke sauna experience is not just a sauna visit; it is a ritual of its own. The session is private, intended only for you, your friends, or family. Comfortably accommodating up to 4 people, the sauna creates an intimate and peaceful space where you can let the pleasant steam carry you. If you wish to experience true Southern Estonian sauna culture, this is the place to come. Andsu smoke sauna awaits you — come and experience how the steam can open deeper senses and well-being. The smoke sauna tradition of Vana-Võrumaa is part of UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Good to know: Please bring non-alcoholic beverages (e.g., drinking water) and towels. Heating the sauna is a long process and is only done by pre-order.

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