The Guinness Book of World Records is currently on the look-out for the world’s largest sauna. For any company or organization interested in applying, here are the 4 bullet points for criteria.
They are searching for the largest sauna based on the internal floor area of the sauna.
The record is to be applied for and attempted by either a company or organization.
The record is to be measured in square metres.
For the purposes of the record of ‘largest sauna’, a ‘sauna’ will be defined as a room or enclosed house in which to experience a wet or dry heat session for cleaning or refreshing the skin.
Now, there are certainly places out there which have been called ‘the world’s largest sauna’. Therme Erding, for example, is located in Munich, Germany and is considered the world’s largest spa center containing the world’s largest sauna area. Serving up to 8,000 people a day, Therme Erding welcomes in a half a million people a year. It was opened in 1999. The issue with Therme Erding applying for world’s largest sauna is that its ‘large sauna area’ is not one big sauna but rather, 26 different saunas.
Another sauna which has called itself the ‘world’s largest’ is found in Norway’s Arctic Circle. It can accommodate more than 100 people, has a bar in the room, and is maintained under the banner SALT. The pyramid-shaped sauna is built on a remote beach on a small island, tucked away from civilization and with panoramic views of the Arctic Sea.
In Finland in 2016, an even bigger sauna was built exceeding the limits of SALT however it was temporary in its installation. Upon completion, it could hold up to 300 people in a tent that was 3,337 square feet in size, double the size of the aforementioned Therme Erding. The sauna generator for this sauna weighed more 8,818 pounds.
As most of the mentioned saunas were temporary in nature, where the world’s largest sauna is in the world is not known presently. These are just a few of the developments in recent years which have caught our attention and the attention of the sauna-loving public. It will be interesting to see in time where the Guinness Book world record ends up with.
Although we’re talking about ‘largest sauna’ here, these days, saunas have actually become efficient to the point where they’ve grown smaller. Now, even a homeowner can have their very own infrared sauna installed in their own home.
There are numerous benefits to engaging in regular sauna sessions, including relaxation, muscle recovery, improved circulation, detoxification, rejuvenated skin, and more. It’s an opportunity to pamper yourself while at the same time boosting your heart rate into a fat-burning zone. Hollywood celebrities to regular people are using these to help them regain strength after a workout, looking and feeling great, and to tackle hard-to-control health issues including chronic pain.
For the best saunas for at-home installation in North America, contact a representative at Steam Sauna. We specialize in infrared saunas, non-infrared saunas, and steam rooms, and can help guide your sauna purchase, ensuring you’re receiving a product perfect for your home. Visit Steam Sauna today.