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Best Wild Saunas To Visit In Ireland In 2026

By , January 20, 2026

From novelty to normal, wild saunas have become commonplace across Ireland’s coastline in recent years. Their rise in popularity is perhaps unsurprising given the wide spectrum of health benefits they boast, ranging from muscle recovery to joint mobility, stress reduction and better sleep. 

From rooftops overlooking the Irish Sea to woodland clearings, working farms and remote stretches of the Wild Atlantic Way – here’s our pick of the best.

1. Fad Saoil Saunas (Greystones, Wicklow)

One of the O.Gs, Fad Saoil started running saunas in 2019, before the boom took hold. Accessible pricing and well-considered locations made them a firm favourite, and they’ve built an impressive community of weekly returners ever since. Their Greystones and Naas locations are particularly popular, helped by easy access to sea swims and post-sauna coffee runs. Fad Saoil also runs regular collaborations, from yoga and Pilates to pop-up events, which you can find on their Instagram page.

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  • Locations: Greystones, Naas, Rathmines, Clontarf
  • Facilities: Sauna, ice baths, showers, changing rooms
  • Price: €18.50 per session
  • https://fadsaoilsaunas.com/

2. Seawater Saunas (Bray, Wicklow)

Seawater Saunas popped up in Bray last summer, and has been making waves  with its jaw-dropping rooftop setting overlooking the Irish Sea. What began as a joke quickly turned into one of the most striking sauna locations in the country.

Visitors can take advantage of multiple sauna options, hot tubs and cold baths, whether you’re there to relax, recover or catch up with pals. 

Details

  • Location: Bray, Co. Wicklow
  • Facilities: Rooftop vantage point, with access to 8 changing rooms, 2 hot tubs, 4 outdoor showers, cold water baths (4 x Seawater Baths, 4 x Freshwater Baths) and three unique saunas (Wood Fired Sauna, Electric Sauna, Silent Electric Sauna) 
  • Price: €18.50 per session
  • https://seawatersaunas.ie/

3. The Deerstone (Wicklow)

Nestled in the Glendalough Valley, The Deerstone blends wild sauna culture with a more considered, retreat-style experience. Surrounded by woodland, rivers and rolling hills, it’s designed for people who want their sauna session to feel like a proper pause.

Everything here moves at a slower pace, from the meditation trail to the communal sauna and soak baths. It’s ideal if you want nature without roughing it.

Details

  • Location: Glendalough Valley, Co. Wicklow (approx. 1 hour from Dublin)
  • Facilities: Wood-fired sauna, ice baths, hydropool, soak bath, meditation trail, treatment room
  • Setting: 6-acre sustainable resort
  • https://thedeerstone.ie/

4. Driftwood Sauna (Galway)

Perched beside the Atlantic along the Wild Atlantic Way, Driftwood Sauna embraces its surroundings fully. Awarded Best Waterside Sauna in Ireland 2024, Driftwood offers a no-nonsense experience where the sea, the heat and the weather are all part of the appeal. For those curious about traditional practices, thermal leaf whisking is also available.

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5. Skellig Sauna (Kerry)

Set across three locations on the Iveragh Peninsula, Skellig Sauna combines dramatic scenery with a strong community ethos. Founder Colin’s approach centres on small, repeatable habits — time outdoors, shared experiences and sustainable practice.

Their environmental commitment stands out: a native Irish tree is planted for every tree used in sauna heating. Alongside sauna sessions, they regularly host yoga, beach cleans and foraging walks.

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6. Tigh ’N Alluis (Glencullen, Dublin)

This is one of the clearest examples of Ireland reconnecting with its own thermal heritage. Guests take a short hike through the woods to reach a yurt sauna that places emphasis on nature, sensory detail and traditional practices. It suits people who want their sauna session to feel like a break from normal surroundings.

Details 

  • Location: Glencullen, Dublin Mountains
  • Facilities: Yurt sauna, panoramic barrel sauna
  • Price: From €24.96 per adult for 60 min session
  • https://tighnalluis.ie/

7. The Sauna Society (Mullingar, Co. Westmeath)

Founded in 2023, The Sauna Society has grown quickly, with locations across the country and a strong emphasis on movement and community. Sessions often link up with paddleboarding, cycling or run clubs, making it popular with people who like their wellness social and active.

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8. Mad Yolk Farm (Galway)

Set on a working farm, Mad Yolk Farm’s sauna is as much about food and community as it is about heat. Built by owner Brian in 2024, it was designed as a place for people from all walks of life to unwind and connect.

Post-sauna, you can browse the farm shop for local produce, honey, fermented foods and fresh eggs, a reminder that wellbeing doesn’t stop at the sauna door.

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