Kivikoski sauna instructions

Kivikoski cottage riverside sauna is a beautiful glass-frame sauna. Big sauna for 10 people for all-year around use.

KIVIKOSKI COTTAGE SAUNA

A panoramic sauna on the riverbank at 45 euros per day

Welcome to the Kivikoski panoramic sauna on the banks of the Piispanvirta section of the Kymijoki River in Pyhtää! This unique glass sauna offers stunning views of the surrounding nature and provides a perfect relaxation experience for approximately 8–10 people.

The sauna is designed so that you can enjoy the beauty of nature while relaxing in the warmth of the sauna. This panoramic sauna combines breathtaking scenery with a soothing sauna experience, offering unforgettable moments with friends and family and a chance to escape the rush of everyday life.

Whether you are relaxing, celebrating, or simply enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings, this sauna provides the perfect setting.

Sauna guests in the glass sauna at Villa Kivikoski. Kymenlaakso, Pyhtää
A glass-walled riverside sauna on the shore of the Kivikoski cottage. A spacious electric sauna with soft, humid steam creating a gentle sauna experience. A group of friends is cooling off outside the sauna, enjoying the fresh air after the heat.
Piispanvirta of the Kymijoki River, swimmers in the river.

Relaxation by the river in peaceful nature

The Kivikoski cottage sauna, located on the shore of the Kymijoki river, is available for cottage guests at a price of €45 per day. Nestled under riverside alder trees, it sits right by the riverbank, offering a tranquil natural setting.

From the sauna, there is direct access to the pier, and a wooden walkway leads to the Kivikoski cottage as well as to the cottage sauna’s shower facilities. In front of the cottage sauna terrace, there is also a wood-heated hot tub. The hot tub offers a unique opportunity to relax and spend quality time with friends or family.

The riverside sauna is an electric panoramic sauna originally acquired from the Big Brother house, suitable for approximately 8–10 people. The sauna is rented exclusively to guests staying at the Kivikoski cottage.

Riverside sauna at Kivikoski cottage. A stunning glass panoramic sauna right on the riverbank. Pyhtää, Southern Finland.
At Kivikoski, there is a glass panoramic sauna purchased from the Big Brother house.
Swimmers at the Kivikoski cottage shoreline.

The sauna is at its best in spring, summer, and autumn.

This riverside sauna can be used year-round, but it is best suited for use during the spring, summer, and autumn seasons. If the temperature drops below -15°C, the stove may not necessarily start heating properly.

Heating the sauna to around +55°C takes approximately 1–2 hours, depending on the weather. Especially in autumn and spring, when the outdoor air is cold, the large glass surfaces also cool the thermostat near the ceiling.

Due to the extensive glass windows, a comfortable sauna temperature is typically reached already at around +55°C. At this point, the sauna air may not yet feel very warm before water is thrown on the stove, but the temperature rises instantly when steam is created.

Pleasant, moist steam is achieved by pouring plenty of warm water onto the stove as needed.

Instructions for using the riverside sauna

First, turn on the power to the stove from the control panel located outside the sauna. Once you switch on the power using the white rocker switch, the stove will be in standby mode and the Harvia display will show the indicator “OFF”.

Next, turn the stove on by rotating the timer switch located above the Harvia unit clockwise. When you do this, the current sauna temperature will appear on the display, and the sauna will begin heating.

If needed, you can extend the heating time by turning the timer switch clockwise again.

If the Harvia display shows the code “SAF”, the stove is in a fault or safety mode. In this case, switch the stove off using the main power switch (ON/OFF) and then turn it back on again to reset the system.

Sauna Lights and Timer Control
Sauna temperature indicator
Turn the sauna on. If an error code appears on the display, switch the sauna off and then turn it back on again.

Please note

  • There is no running water at the sauna. Please carry clean hot water to the sauna from the main cottage. Never use the river water on the stove, the impurities in the water will smell bad on the hot stones.
  • You can use this sauna maximum 6 hours at a time. After this the stove will need at least 12 hours to start heating up again.
  • If you bring candles to the sauna, please place them on a non-flammable surface on the floor of the sauna.
  • Wash the sauna benches and the floor after each use.
  • Do not leave water in the buckets, plastic buckets will freeze and break in wintertime.
At Kivikoski, there is a glass panoramic sauna purchased from the Big Brother house.
At the Kivikoski rental cottage, there is a separate electric lakeside sauna on the shore, available for year-round use.
A panoramic sauna by the river, available year-round. The glass sauna provides soft, humid steam throughout the year.

In addition to the Kivikoski rental cottage, Suomen Kotteria also offers four other charming waterfront cottages in the Kymenlaakso region. 👉 See all Kotteria cottages here

Savantum Oy, Kivikoski Cottage, Strukantie 30, 49270 Pyhtää, Finland. 📞 +358 400 868 889, +358415345100, asiakaspalvelu@kotteria.com, (Property ID: 624-404-1-147)