Water bucket

Heat up, cool down, repeat.

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THE SAUNAS

Handcrafted by Iglucraft in Estonia

Ember traveled the world looking for the right saunas for the Riverwalk and found Iglucraft, a company in Estonia known for its handcrafted wooden saunas.

Each sauna is built by hand using natural materials and curved forms shaped from wood. The design is simple and intentional. When the fire is burning and the door closes, the outside world quiets down.

For Riverwalk Saunas, four wood-fired saunas traveled from Estonia to Chicago, bringing a piece of authentic sauna culture to the Riverwalk for the first time.

Riverwalk Saunas — FAQ
What is this?

An outdoor sauna experience on the Chicago Riverwalk.

Wood-fired saunas, cold bucket showers, and open-air views.
Why do it?

Feel better, clear your head, and try something different in the city.
Where do I change?

Large on-site changing rooms for men and women.

Passcode access. Towels included.
What kind of saunas are these?

Outdoor, wood-fired saunas handcrafted in Estonia by Iglucraft.

A deeper heat than a typical gym sauna.

Pour water on the rocks to create steam.
I already have a sauna — why come here?
  • Wood-fired heat
  • Cold water contrast
  • Outdoors, beautiful views
  • Shared, social energy

Come solo, with friends, or bring a date.
What happens when I arrive?

Check in → change → sauna → cold → rest → repeat

Go at your own pace.
What do I bring?
  • Swimsuit
  • Sandals

We provide towels, changing rooms, and storage.
Public or private?

Public sessions

  • Shared
  • 45 or 90 minutes

Private sauna

  • 6–10 people
  • 2 hours

Full site buyout → riverwalksaunas@gmail.com
Where are you located?

Island Party Hut on the Chicago Riverwalk.

Right on the water.
How long are you here?

Limited-time pop-up.

Closes early May.

If you’re coming, come now.
How do I book?

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