Taking a sauna bath is an integral part of the Finnish culture and according to estimates, there are over two million saunas in Finland, a land with a population of 5.5 million inhabitants.
The concept of nudity in Finland and Finnish culture is a topic that often interests foreigners — do Finns go to the sauna naked in front of everyone else? The answer is not as clear-cut as one might think. It’s true Finns and other Nordic people along with most Europeans are typically very comfortable being naked in a sauna, even if they are in a larger group, but they won’t pressure a nervous foreigner into taking their clothes off.
The iconic lounge at Helsinki airport is open to Finnair and oneworld’s top-tier customers offer a Finnish sauna.
It remains one of its most unique hallmarks, a feature present in only a handful of airport lounges globally. Lined in darkened natural aspen wood, it replicates the authentic Finnish sauna experience, with a cooling area, organic skin care amenities, and natural mood lighting to ensure a calming environment.
In a nod to its Nordic routes, Finnair’s Platinum Wing also has a dedicated à la carte dining area, combining local ingredients with delicious flavors from Asia.
Meri Järvinen, Head of Airport Customer Experience, said: “As one of Finnair’s trademark features, the Platinum Wing has been a hit since its launch five years ago, giving customers a final taste of Finland before take-off.
The lounge is for the exclusive use of Finnair Plus Platinum Lumo and Platinum members, as well as oneworld Emerald cardholders, while Finnair’s adjacent non-Schengen Business Lounge is open to oneworld Sapphire cardholders, Finnair Plus Gold members and those traveling on Business Class Classic and Flex tickets.
The spacious Platinum Wing lounge is located in Helsinki Airport’s non-Schengen zone,
