What is a Finnish Smoke Sauna?

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Unlike modern electric or wood-burning saunas, the Finnish smoke sauna is a special type of wood-fired sauna without a chimney. The sauna is heated by burning a large pile of wood inside the sauna room for several hours. The door is kept closed, allowing the smoke to fill the entire space. Once the room reaches the right temperature, the fire is extinguished, and the smoke is allowed to dissipate, leaving behind a warm, slightly smoky ambiance and soft heat. This process gives the smoke sauna its characteristic scent, which many people describe as earthy and almost spiritual.