Smoke Sauna Experiences at Uue-Saaluse Winery
Uue-Saaluse Winery operates in the historic servants’ house of Uue-Saaluse Manor, where we have been crafting wines since 2017. The labels of our wines depict the view of our lake and the old smoke sauna — the very same sauna built most likely in the early 1900s and renovated in 2007. year
For years, many visitors have asked about the possibility of experiencing our smoke sauna. We are now delighted to finally offer this unique tradition. Our sauna also has a small cinematic story: 2003. in 2003, the short film “Kurat tuleb sauna” (“The Devil Comes to the Sauna”) was filmed here. directed by Peeter Urbla and Andres Maimik. Soon, sauna guests will be able to watch the film on-site as part of their visit.
Package No. 1 – Heated Smoke Sauna (self-guided experience)
Up to 8 people / €250
Included in the package:
- 2 hours in a traditional smoke sauna
- Sauna towel, sauna hat, and drinking water
- Refreshing swim in Lake Saaluse Alajärv, located right next to the sauna
Please choose one of our wine experience add-ons:
- Mini Package – tour + tasting of 3 wines with savoury biscuits — €17/person
- Standard Package – tour + tasting of 5 wines with snacks — €22/person
- Premiumpakett – ekskursioon + 5 veini pimedegusteerimine luksuslikuma suupistevalikuga — 27 €/in
Additional option:
- Light meal: oven-baked potatoes and vegetables with bacon or traditional mulgipuder (barley-potato mash) with cracklings, served with a vegetable salad — €15/person
Booking information:
Please fill in the booking form. Your reservation is confirmed after a €250 prepayment, based on the invoice sent by email.
If cancelled at least 48 hours in advance, the prepayment will be refunded.
Package No. 2 – Heated Smoke Sauna with a Guided Sauna Ritual
Up to 8 people / €350
Included in the package:
- 2 hours of guided smoke sauna
- Sauna towel, sauna hat, and drinking water
- Swimming in the lake (available both summer and winter)
Your session is led by an experienced sauna guide, who conducts sauna rituals and creates a mindful and restorative experience.
Depending on the group’s needs, the guide may use:
- whisks (viht)
- herbal infusions
- salt
- honey
- traditional sauna songs or spoken rituals
Every guided sauna session is unique. Sometimes the sauna calls for the strength of the whisk; other times, soothing herbal compresses are needed. This is the charm of a guided sauna – each experience is different and offers something new.
We collaborate with Helen Moppel and other experienced sauna practitioners.
Read more about Helen here: helenmoppel.ee/saunanaiste-tutvustus
Please choose one of our wine experience add-ons:
- Mini Package – tour + tasting of 3 wines
- Standard Package – tour + tasting of 5 wines with snacks
- Premiumpakett – ekskursioon + 5 veini pimedegusteerimine luksuslikuma suupistevalikuga
Additional option:
- Light meal (oven-baked potatoes & vegetables with bacon or mulgipuder with cracklings) + salad — €15/person
Information for Sauna Guests
Welcome to the Uue-Saaluse smoke sauna!
To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience, please take note of the following:
Changing & Equipment
- Changing takes place in a private room in the main winery building
- A bathrobe is provided
- Sauna towels and sauna hats are available on-site
- You may bring slippers/woollen footwear (the sauna is ~50 m from the main house)
During the Sauna
- The lake is right next to the sauna – swimming is allowed and recommended
- After the sauna, you may shower in the main building if you wish
Health & Safety
- Please inform us of any allergies (herbal, food, etc.)
- Please inform us of any chronic health conditions (e.g., heart issues, diabetes)
- Please let us know if you are pregnant
- We expect sauna guests to be sober and in good health — each person is responsible for their own wellbeing
- Alcohol consumption inside the sauna is not permitted
Photos & Sharing
Photography and filming are allowed in and around the sauna.
If you share your photos publicly on social media, please tag us with:
#UueSaaluseWineryAndSmokeSauna
