Barrel sauna ready within a week

The fastest route to saunas in the garden. The cylinder retains heat, fits on small plots and requires only a gravel bed for installation. We also supply the stove, connection and first fill.

I would like a sauna design

Barrel sauna made of spruce wood in the garden with a chimney and a wood-burning stove.

Why a barrel sauna is better than a cabin

The cylindrical shape has no corners where cold air could accumulate, so the barrel sauna heats up quickly and evenly. It uses less material, resulting in a lower price and weight, and requires only a flat surface for installation. The trade-off is a smaller entrance area and reduced wall height.

Versions

  • Length 2 to 4 m: for two to six people, with or without a vestibule.
  • Wood: Nordic spruce for the light version, thermowood for the darker and more durable option.
  • Rear wall: solid, with a round window, or fully glazed panoramic.
  • Stoves: wood-burning with a flue through the casing, or electric with a power supply.
  • Roof: shingles or sheet metal to prevent water ingress at the joints of the barrel.
  • Add-ons: a wooden platform in front of the door, coat hooks, lighting, and a cooling tub.

DIY barrel or turnkey solution?

A barrel sauna kit can be assembled over a weekend, but the most common errors occur in the foundation, tightening of hoops after drying, and chimney connection. We will level and settle the barrel, retighten the hoops after the first few weeks, and connect the stove including inspection. You do not need to worry about who is responsible for what.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people fit in a barrel sauna?

A 2 m long barrel seats two to three people; a 3 m one holds four; a 4 m with an anteroom comfortably accommodates six. Lying down reduces capacity, so factor this in when choosing the length.

How does the barrel behave in winter and rain?

A quality barrel with a shingle roof and thermowood will last outdoors without additional roofing. Spruce requires painting after a few years. Wood moves, so we retighten the hoops after the first year.

Do I need permission for a barrel sauna?

A barrel sauna typically covers a few square metres, falls under the category of minor structures and does not require planning permission, provided it is situated at least 2 m from the boundary and is not used for residential purposes. We will verify this based on your plot.

Send us the location for your sauna. We will return a proposal and a date.

Just a few details are needed. We will contact you within 24 hours to arrange a free survey and send a proposal with the final price. No obligation. Prefer to call? 775 654 443