V Spa sauna rituals

The Pesa Hotel have a cozy mini-SPA Sõstar. Both hotel guests and other guests can relax here. We also welcome groups. The spa can accommodate up to 12 people at a time. Visits last for two hours. The mini-SPA has a steam room, a stream-aroma sauna, a hot tub, an ice machine, and a circular shower. After going to the sauna, we recommend going to the light therapy room and enjoy blackcurrant tea while relaxing under the Bioptron lamps. You can order drinks and snacks to the mini-SPA. If you want to have a proper meal, restaurant PESA will help you out – its menu is an experience for people on their holidays or on business trips. Pamper your body and mind!

We invite you to experience an authentic, private smoke sauna adventure in Võru County, amidst the hills of Haanja in Southern Estonia. The Uue-Saaluse smoke sauna is located right by the lakeside, offering not only a sauna but also a refreshing swim. As a bonus, you can watch the short film "The Devil Comes to Sauna," which was filmed right here at Uue-Saaluse. In the sauna, you will be guided by an experienced sauna woman who conducts rituals and creates a mindful sauna experience. Each guided sauna experience is unique – sometimes you need the power of birch branches, other times calming herbal compresses. Even different seasons and moon phases have their own influence. We collaborate with the best in the field, and the smoke sauna tradition of Old Võromaa is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Intangible Cultural Heritage list. If desired, you can also enjoy the sauna independently, without guidance. In addition to the sauna, you can order a Uue-Saaluse wine farm tour with tastings of drinks made at the farm and catering.

Located between the picturesque domes of Otepää, Toidupada offers a romantic rustic experience for groups of friends and families.Once a commonplace facility, the traditional smoke sauna has now become an exotic experience. When you are in a smoke sauna, you feel yourself going back in time and understand how, in addition to cleansing and invigorating the body, our ancestors also cleansed their soul and restored their mental balance.However, if you want an even sharper experience then in addition to the smoke sauna, you can take a dip in the bathing barrel on the outdoor terrace or jump into the ice hole in the pond in winter. We also offer accommodation and catering.

Enjoy a unique year-round sauna experience – two saunas, a bog lake, and a hot tub! The steam room of the raft sauna overlooks a pristine bog lake and the meadow. After the raft sauna's hot steam, take a refreshing dip in the 10-meter-deep bog lake. The sauna can accommodate up to six people, and the terrace provides an ideal place to relax in between steam sessions. Immerse yourself in the hot tub next to the honeycomb sauna for an even more relaxing experience. After the sauna, we recommend staying overnight in our cozy mini-houses. We offer private seminar rooms and various packages for remote workers and teams.

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.

Spend a pleasant day in water at the newest water and sauna centre in Southern Estonia – Tõrva water and sauna centre.Four different saunas await youa low-heat steam sauna (50-55°C)a high-heat steam sauna (80-85°C)a salt sauna (45-50°C)a sanarium (50-55°C)The centre has a large 25-meter swimming pool with 3 lanes, a spacious children's and pleasure pool, jacuzzis and a relaxation area, as well as a sun terrace with a scenic view.In addition, you can eat healthy in the water and sauna centre's café – invigorating vitamin cocktails, smoothies, salad bowls and other delicious snacks are available there.There is a disc golf park, as well as skiing, walking, and cycling trails in the beautiful pine forest surrounding the water and sauna centre.

Going to the sauna means taking time for yourself. The restless mind will become silent and both your body and soul will become clean.At Päivora Farm in Võru County, in a smoke sauna that is over a century old, it is possible to experience traditional sauna customs. The restored smoke sauna on ancestral lands helps to preserve our local ancient values, traditions, and way of life.The guided sauna session lasts about three hours and is suitable for a group of up to 7 members.

Come and enjoy an authentic smoke sauna experience in the world's smallest state - Uhtjärve Ancient Valley Witch's Republic in Võru County!The sauna has a separate shower room and a seating area for up to 10 people.Did you know...?*The Witch's Kitchen can provide catering if organised in advance. Recreational activities can also be arranged.