The Great Northern Sauna Village
Presented by Superior Saunas
Step into the warmth of The Great Northern Sauna Village, a living showcase of design, craftsmanship, and community. Explore more than twenty distinctive mobile, modular and architectural saunas — crafted by Superior Saunas and our partners — to experience the full spectrum of modern heat culture. Move at your own pace through self-guided sessions, join expert-led rituals, or take part in special programming designed to restore, connect, and inspire.
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Where: Riverplace Courtyard; 1 SE Main, Minneapolis, MN 55414
When: Open 4pm-10pm weekdays (total of 6 sessions per day) / 10am-10pm saturday sunday (total of 12 sessions per day).
What: The majority of our sauna sessions are self-guided “Open Steams”. Visitors are welcome to go at their own pace and move between different saunas.
Find your perfect Sauna Village experience
Purchase before December 15th to get 15% off passes (does not include Open Steam Sessions)
Early Bird Pricing
Festival Supporter Pass
Celebrate in style while supporting the festival you love!
Frequently Asked Questions
The Great Northern Sauna Village has moved to our festival home on St. Anthony Main. It is located in the courtyard of the Riverplace building, 1 SE Main St #200.
No — a Sauna Village ticket grants access to the sauna area only, and you do not need a festival pass to purchase or enjoy it.
However, a Festival Pass is required to enter many areas on our festival grounds and experience the full lineup of festival events, performances, and activities.
Interested in exploring the festival grounds after your session? Grab the Sauna + Saturday All Access Pass or the Festival Supporter Pass. You’ll get it all — festival entry, Sauna Village access, drink tickets, and more, its the easiest way to make the most of your festival weekend.
Guests who purchase a sauna ticket or pass bundle will receive an email with booking instructions 3–5 business days after purchase directly from Superior Sauna and Steam. To reserve your sauna session in advance, please complete your purchase by January 15.
Purchases made after January 15 will include a Sauna Village voucher, which can be picked up with your festival wristbands on-site. Vouchers can be redeemed at the Sauna Village for any Open Steam Sesssion, with sessions available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bathing suit or athletic wear (ie. sports bra, shorts and/or pants)
– Towels are recommended (and available for purchase or rental), but we provide fresh water and all necessary cool-down equipment for your use.
Superior Saunas provides private unisex changing tents for guests to change before and after their sauna experience.
Lockers and bins with provided locks and keys are available for guest use. They’re large enough for personal items like bags, shoes, and phones. You can access your locker anytime during your visit.
Sauna participants must be 13+ years of age at the time of their sauna experience. Attendees under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are welcome to bring children ages 5-13 during Family Day Steam Sessions. A list of family-friendly sauna programming will be released shortly.
Please note, while youth 12 and under enter our festival grounds for free and family day is open to the public, a paid Sauna Village ticket is still required for Sauna Village sessions.
The saunas available for Superior Sauna Events & Experiences are not wheelchair accessible. If you or someone in your group requires greater accessibility, please call or email (612)-986-2397 or events@superiorsaunas.com ahead of time to discuss how we can accommodate your visit.
Please note that the cobblestone street on Saint Anthony Main may have uneven surfaces that could present challenges for individuals with mobility concerns.
Brought to you by Superior Saunas
From concept to construction, Superior Saunas provided the design expertise, materials, and custom fabrication that brought The Great Northern Sauna Village to life. What began as a bold community idea became a nationally recognized wellness experience — featured on the front page of The New York Times. The 2026 season expands that vision, showcasing new signature builds and material innovations that reflect Superior Saunas’ continued leadership in modern sauna design.
Supported by Minnesota Public Radio
Returning for another year, MPR invites guests to an immersive sound and steam experience. Between sauna sessions, tune in to the MPR Steam Stream, featuring curated music and stories of winter adventure from MPR News, The Current, and YourClassical MPR.
