The Latvian sauna is an ancient tradition passed down through generations — a place where nature, wisdom, and healing come together. For centuries, our ancestors stepped into the warmth of the sauna not only to cleanse the body, but to find peace, balance, and renewal.
This is the only place in Riga where you can experience an authentic Latvian sauna ritual — led with respect for tradition and connection to nature.
Every element of the ritual carries meaning. The stones symbolize endurance, the fire awakens life, the water purifies, and the plants bring the strength of the earth. In their aroma and warmth lives the memory of countless generations who trusted nature as their healer.
Guided by a pirts master, you are invited to slow down and reconnect with what is timeless. The herbal steam opens the body and heart, while the gentle touch of birch and oak whisks (slotiņas) brings energy and harmony. The ritual becomes a dialogue between human and nature — a sacred moment of silence, gratitude, and transformation.
The Latvian sauna ritual is an experience to be felt — through warmth, scent, and breath. It is a reminder that healing begins when we return to our roots.
Available for individuals, couples, and groups
Location: 20 min from Riga Old Town
Reservation required: +371 28258008
Website: www.latviansaunaritual.lv
