Outdoor Saunas
Whether you want a daily wellness ritual, a space to recharge in nature, or just a high-quality sauna that looks great and performs even better, we’ve curated the best outdoor sauna cabins for people who want excellent results without taking on a construction project themselves. From plug-and-play pre-assembled units to smart DIY kits, this guide will walk you through the options that fit your lifestyle, space, and expectations.
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Different Types of Cabins
Pre-Assembled Outdoor Cabins
These saunas are built in the factory by professional sauna builders, ensuring that everything is done correctly with construction, and are delivered as a complete unit. Pre-assembled saunas are also fully insulated, so all of that heat stays inside the cabin, even in colder climates.
Pre-assembled saunas are generally much more heavy duty and feel more like a “building” than a DIY kit, that is because of their weight and general construction. These saunas have different layers in the walls like, interior cladding, vapor barrier, insulation, and exterior cladding.
Why choose pre-assembled:
- You want premium fit/finish and factory consistency.
- You’re in a colder climate where a fully insulated sauna shines.
- You prefer a turnkey experience with minimal on-site work.
DIY Sauna Cabin Kits
DIY Kits are built on-site, but there's no need to worry; they come with instructions to guide the way, and also make placing the cabin a bit easier since no crane or forklift is usually needed! Most saunas are DIY kits since they are easier/more cost efficient to ship and also less expensive in general.
Most DIY sauna kits are not insulated in order to simplify construction and reduce overall cost. In many cases, especially in warmer climates, full insulation isn’t necessary. However, some premium kits come with pre-fabricated, fully insulated wall elements, such as the Auroom Mira S and L.
Our Loyly Original takes a thoughtful middle-ground approach: it features solid, thermally modified wood walls with PIR FinFoam insulation in the ceiling, exactly where heat loss is most critical. This hybrid design balances thermal performance and visual appeal, making it a great fit for most indoor or covered outdoor installations.
Why choose a DIY kit:
- You like hands-on projects and want the best value.
- Your site is tricky for large deliveries, as it cannot facilitate a crane or a forklift.
- You are placing it on a deck or something that cannot handle the massive weight of a fully insulated sauna.
Electric or Wood-Fired Sauna Cabins
All of the cabins we offer are made for electric heaters, but some can also be fitted with a wood-fired heater. Usually, the smaller cabins and barrels can only fit an electric heater as they require less space and smaller safety distances to anything combustible. For a wood-fired heater, you will need to get around a 4-6-person cabin since they are more spacious, therefore, can accommodate the heater along with the chimney needed for it. If you are interested in a wood-fired cabin, let us know so we can look into the options together!
What are the differences between the brands?
We have focused our outdoor sauna selection on high-quality brands that should offer something for everyone.
What we offer:
- Loyly: We designed this sauna from the ground up without any compromises in the sauna experience.
- SaunaLife: Many different types of high-quality sauna kits for everyone, from barrels and cubes to pre-assembled sauna cabins.
- Auroom: Premium-quality saunas made with high-end materials, focused on a modern aesthetic in their cabins.
- Saunum: Only pre-assembled saunas in their lineup, and they also make their own heaters to pair with the cabins if wanted. Very high-quality cabins with great materials.
- Haljas Houses: One-of-a-kind sauna cabins featuring a 360-degree view of your surroundings, along with the best materials out there.
- Heritage: Cube saunas that look great with their full glass fronts and best paired with a wood-fired heater and the Juniper wall (yes, it smells amazing).
- Finnmark: Our only infrared cabin brand. They also have a hybrid sauna-barrel with traditional sauna heat, along with infrared. Their cabins can also be put outside with the optional cover.
Which cabin is for me?
- Think how many people are going to be using the sauna, or if you want some extra space to stretch, it is good to up the size.
- Decide if you want a pre-assembled or DIY Sauna Kit, what your budget is, and move from there.
- Select the model that fits your space and needs.
- Make sure you get the right heater/stones and accessories that will allow you to get the most out of your desired sauna looks and experience.
- If you want our friendly US-based sauna experts to help you, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we will go through all of this together.
If you want our friendly US-based sauna experts to help you, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we will go through all of this together.