Northern Lights Sauna
📍 130 1st St, Wausau, Wisconsin, 54403
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Day Pass | $25 weekdays, $30 weekends |
| Membership | Sauna Club Membership for unlimited community sauna sessions |
| Private Session | $100 for 1-2 people, +$50 per additional person (up to 4) |
| Community sessions: $25 per person weekdays, $30 weekends. Private sessions: $100 for 1-2 people, +$50 each additional person (max 4). Private events: $400 for 1-12 guests in Venture Sauna, $500 for 12+ guests in both saunas. Packages and memberships available for lower per-session rates. | |
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
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Northern Lights Sauna provides an authentic wood-fired Finnish sauna experience centered around a beautiful cedar sauna with large glass windows. Guests consistently note the perfect sauna temperature, which is manageable even for those sensitive to heat, allowing for comfortable 10 to 15-minute sessions. The core wellness experience includes exhilarating cold water bucket dunking and a refreshing outdoor shower for contrast therapy, which visitors find invigorating and not overly intense. The wood-burning stove produces a wonderful aroma that enhances the experience. This combination of heat and cold leaves guests feeling refreshed, invigorated, and clear-headed, with many noting the physical and mental health benefits, especially during Wisconsin winters.
Atmosphere
The venue offers a calming ambiance and is described as an oasis in the middle of the city. A strong sense of community is evident, with great conversation during sessions. It is a place where guests can come alone to meet new people or enjoy as a social activity for a girls' night or date night. The overall vibe is welcoming, relaxing, and rejuvenating.
Staff
The hosts, including specific mentions of Heather, Megan, and Emily, are consistently praised for being friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful. They are noted for walking guests through the experience step-by-step, answering questions, and creating a fun, informative environment.
Pricing
Guests describe the value for the hour-long session as a good deal compared to other sauna experiences. The pricing structure makes it an accessible wellness activity for the community.
What Reviewers Love
- The perfect, manageable sauna temperature allows for full 10-15 minute sessions, even for those sensitive to heat.
- A strong, welcoming community atmosphere where guests enjoy socializing and making new friends.
- Friendly and knowledgeable hosts who expertly guide guests through the contrast therapy experience.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the sauna temperature suitable for people who are heat-sensitive?
Yes, many guests, including those who are heat-sensitive, find the temperature perfect and manageable, allowing for 10 to 15-minute sessions comfortably.
What is the social atmosphere like?
The venue fosters a strong sense of community. Sessions are social, with great conversation, making it ideal for coming alone to meet people or for group outings like date nights.
Are the hosts knowledgeable about the sauna process?
Absolutely. The hosts are frequently mentioned as being very informative, welcoming, and helpful in guiding guests through the entire sauna experience.