The sauna is synonymous with Nordic culture, and especially Finland, where it is a veritable way of life. With around three million saunas for just under six million inhabitants, it is an ...

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Ice swimming after the sauna is imperative to Finnish sauna culture, and as many locals partake, many visitors also dare to brave the icy water. Avanto, or ice swimming, has several health benefits.