The Finnish people tout the therapeutic benefits of a hot sauna, followed by a cold plunge into a lake. And they would know. They're credited with starting the practice and have been doing it for centuries.
While saunas are open year-round, there’s a special kind of feeling in the winter, as visitors step out of the cold and into a 70°C chamber smelling of eucalyptus and cedar. If you’re lucky, there is a window in your sauna where you can gaze out at the blustery day and, just maybe, a bit of snow falling. It sounds idyllic, but there are many saunas just like this, and quite close to Brussels. Our five choices here will certainly get you through the winter.