The soft heat of crackling wood, a few steps across the deck and a dip into the cool lake. Then calm, a towel and the quiet of the water. For Finns this is not a luxury but an everyday ritual. On a Nordic Season houseboat it becomes your own moment of rest – at home, on the water, in every season.
The Finnish sauna, a way of life
In Finland the sauna is much more than a hot room: it is a place to pause, to share and to recover after an active day. Finnish sauna culture has been on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2020. On the water the ritual makes perfect sense: heat, the cool lake, rest – and again.
- •Heat: a few minutes in the sauna, at your own pace.
- •Cool down: a dip in the lake or a cold shower.
- •Rest: on the deck, facing the water, before the next round.
Which models have a sauna?
| Model | Sauna | Price from (excl. VAT)* |
|---|---|---|
| Nordic 32 Eco 18 | 2.40 m² sauna (layout A) | 70 690 € |
| Nordic 36 Eco 23 | 2.40 m² room: sauna or storage | 93 495 € |
| Nordic 40 Eco 36 | 2.40 m² room: sauna or storage | 123 190 € |
| Nordic Sabre 43 | optional sauna module | 163 690 €** |
| Nordic 47 Sea Line | 2.40 m² room: sauna or technical room | 245 000 € |
* Base price ex works Lithuania, excluding the sauna stove, options and delivery. More on prices: How much does a houseboat cost? We reserve the right to change offers and terms.
** Price of the built prototype Nordic 43 EVO 37; the Sabre exterior is priced on quotation.
Wood-burning or electric stove?
- •Wood, Harvia M3 with chimney (option 6 300 € excl. VAT): the traditional atmosphere, the crackle of the fire, and a sauna that works without electricity.
- •Electric, Harvia 4.5 kW (option 4 840 € excl. VAT): heats at the push of a button; needs enough power – shore power, or a larger energy package with extra batteries on board.
Both versions come with class-A alder benches. Boats available in stock are offered with a Harvia wood stove or a 4.5 kW Harvia electric stove.
A houseboat for every season
The sauna is just as good in autumn and winter. The living modules are built from insulated composite panels with an 84 mm insulated roof; boats in stock have heating and frost-protected water pipes. Winter use also depends on the mooring – ice, shore power and a suitable pontoon – and we go through this with you before you buy.
Try it before you buy
Want to feel the ritual before you decide? The Nordic Season houseboats of Houseboat Finland in Heinola, in the Finnish Lakeland, all have a wood-fired sauna and can be rented for a holiday. Boats in stock can also be viewed on the water in Svencelė, Lithuania, by appointment – see the houseboats available now.
Frequently asked questions
Can a houseboat have a real Finnish sauna?
Yes. The ECO line models, the Nordic 47 Sea Line and the Sabre 43 (optional) have a 2.40 m² room designed for a Finnish sauna with alder benches and a wood-burning or electric stove. Boats in stock come with a Harvia wood stove or a 4.5 kW Harvia electric stove.
Wood-burning or electric sauna stove?
The Harvia M3 wood stove with chimney (option 6 300 € excl. VAT) gives the traditional atmosphere and works without electricity. The 4.5 kW Harvia electric stove (option 4 840 € excl. VAT) heats at the push of a button; it needs enough power, from shore power or from a larger energy package with extra batteries on board.
Can the houseboat be used in winter?
The models are designed for year-round use: insulated composite panels and an 84 mm insulated roof; boats in stock have heating and frost-protected water pipes. Winter use also depends on the mooring (ice, shore power, pontoon) – we go through this with you before you buy.
How much does a houseboat with a sauna cost?
The smallest model with a sauna, the Nordic 32 Eco 18, starts at 70 690 € excl. VAT, plus the sauna stove option (4 840 € electric or 6 300 € wood, excl. VAT). Delivery and further options are quoted individually.
Can I try a houseboat with a sauna before buying?
Yes. The Nordic Season houseboats of Houseboat Finland in Heinola, Finland, all have a wood-fired sauna and can be rented for a holiday. Boats in stock can also be viewed on the water in Svencelė, Lithuania, by appointment.
Your houseboat with a sauna
Tell us where and how you want to enjoy it – we will suggest the model and sauna that suit you. Options are selected individually for each client and confirmed in a personal offer.
Request an offerOctober 2026. Prices and specifications are indicative. We reserve the right to change offers and terms.