5. Nudist Sauna – Helsinki, Finland
An ancient but beautiful tradition, the centuries-old Finnish tradition of saturating with steam in wood-heated saunas is a delightful way to cleanse the pores and soul. A complement to Finnish culture, the sauna has a volatile environment and although it may be hard to believe, holding a business meeting here is as natural as sitting quietly and listening to yourself. Compared to the national average, Finn’s first sauna experience happens when he is just 20 weeks old, and almost one in every two people in Finland goes to the sauna!
In the charismatic and messy Kallio neighborhood in the very center of Helsinki, Arla is a public sauna that has been in operation since 1929 and is as local a delight as can be, this place has a highly engaged audience of all ages. Naturally, no attire is allowed and you can get a professional to rub your back if you stop by on a Thursday.