V Spa sauna rituals

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.

The health services of Kubija Hotel and Nature Spa are ideal for clients, who value peace and quiet, high level of service and an individual approach. Kubija Sauna and Spa Centre has pools in 5 different sizes, depths and temperatures and 4 saunas (90 °C Finnish sauna, 70 °C aroma sauna, 45 °C steam sauna and 60 °C juniper sauna). The 60 °C sauna is especially suitable for those, who cannot handle high temperatures.

The smoke sauna belonging to the Pedaja Holiday Farm complex comfortably accommodates up to 6 people for steaming. For larger groups, vacationers can alternately enjoy the pleasures of the smoke sauna and the relaxing effect of the hot tub. For a change, the body can be cooled on the sauna terrace or in the nearby pond among water lilies. To enrich the sauna experience, we also offer a mobile car sauna — the car sauna is built into the trunk of a GAZ 52 car, which can be driven to a location suitable for the group. It is possible to order sauna masters to perform smoke sauna rituals. This procedure adds a deep cultural dimension to the experience. The sauna pleasure can be combined with the entire complex holiday experience, making the whole event memorable. The smoke sauna culture originates from the Estonian rural tradition passed down from generation to generation, and UNESCO has recognized the Võromaa smoke sauna tradition as an intangible cultural heritage. This means it is not just a sauna, but an experiential combination of culture, relaxing routine, and nature.

We offer you an archaic and rustic smoke sauna experience directly on the slope of Obinitsa. The use of the smoke sauna is generally included in the room price. From the smoke sauna, you can dive directly into the refreshing barrel sauna and enjoy the healing beauty of Setomaa nature vis-à-vis. The smoke sauna tradition is one of the most special in the region. Heating the sauna is a long process that lasts several hours. Once the last smoke, or "karm," is released from the heated room, the true sauna enjoyment can begin. In a well-prepared smoke sauna, the air is clear and light, the steam pleasantly soft, and health-restoring. It is not just a place to wash, but part of an experience where rituals, stories, and closeness to nature help balance both body and mind. Don't be surprised if you hear chickens clucking or smell ponies Saara and Spotter in the air. They too are busy with their daily activities at Ilmaveere, and this is part of the unique Setomaa atmosphere that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. The smoke sauna traditions of Vana-Võrumaa are listed in the UNESCO cultural heritage.

The largest smoke sauna in Southern Estonia awaits guests on the shore of the pond of Kakulaane Tourist Farm.We heat the sauna with alder for 5–8 hours, depending on the weather and the number of guests. Hot smoke cleans the air and the hot air in the smoke sauna is very healing. When the heating is complete, the sauna is ventilated, and some water is thrown onto the heater to get rid of the excess smoke.After the sauna, you can go for a refreshing swim in the pond in summer. In winter, you can jump into the snow or an ice hole.While in Estonia, you must go to a smoke sauna at least once!

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!

The Aura Centre sauna centre has saunas, pleasant baths, and cooling options for every taste. The sauna centre also has a cozy relaxation area and an outdoor terrace with an igloo sauna and two jacuzzis, one of which is refreshingly cold and the other pleasantly warm. There are 8 different saunas in the sauna centre – steam saunas with different temperatures, a juniper sauna, a salt rock sauna, an aroma sauna, a steam aroma sauna, a sanarium, and an igloo sauna. There are 11 different saunas in total. You can cool off in the crisp winter room or by using the facilities offered by the ice machine, cold water bucket, or cool bath. In addition to cooling off in a cool bath, you can relax in warm jacuzzis and a 40-degree Japanese bath. With a ticket to the sauna centre, you can also visit the Aura Keskus water park, where you can find slides and many other water attractions, as well as a desert, tropical, and rain room. In the unique rain room in Estonia, you can choose exactly the kind of rain you like – be it a gentle forest rain or a tropical storm. Come and enjoy great relaxation in the center of Tartu!

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.