We are excited to announce that the next World Sauna Forum will be held in Jyväskylä, Finland,in the summer of 2026, 9–11 June. Join us in Jyväskylä next summer for another unforgettable celebration of sauna culture.
Finland has been named the Happiest Country in the World for the ninth year in a row—and sauna is deeply woven into that story.
This year’s World Sauna Forum explores the theme of Happiness through a rich and evolving program of talks, experiences, and conversations. Together, we’ll approach happiness from multiple lenses—culture, wellbeing, science, design, community, and beyond.
Tickets for World Sauna Forum 2026 are now on sale!
Sauna Region Week 6–14 June 2026
At Jyväskylä Region, you can enjoy gentle steam on the benches of the World Sauna Region. Located in Jyväskylä Region, the World Sauna Region boasts around 140,000 saunas, diverse sauna experiences, fascinating sauna history, and internationally renowned sauna industry companies. Sauna is celebrated annually during a sauna-themed week, which will be held for the 11th time in 2026!
Sauna Region Week brings together the best sauna experiences and services in the Jyväskylä Region. During this week-long event, sauna enthusiasts can explore a wide variety of saunas – from the world’s largest smoke sauna to traditional saunas offering relaxing and rejuvenating treatments. The program for next summer’s Sauna Region Week, taking place 6–14 June 2026, is already available and will continue to grow throughout the spring with exciting new events added. Check out the program and come experience the World’s Sauna Region with its unique sauna experiences!
Sauna Region Week – Visit Jyväskylä Region, Sauna Region of the World
More about the saunas of the World’s Sauna Region
