welcome to Ticino's Mobile sauna
Our mobile wood-fired Barrel Sauna brings a beloved Nordic tradition to Switzerland, where the wild beauty of Ticino's most stunning landscapes provides a perfect sanctuary for the ritual of sauna.
With our holistic approach to contrast therapy — combining the gentle heat of sauna with the coolness of fresh water — you’ll discover a simple yet profound way to relax, revitalize and reconnect with yourself, your people and nature's rhythms.
Join our community sauna sessions and pop-up events at various locations in nature, or book the sauna for private rental and we will deliver it to your home, holiday rental or favorite place in nature.
pop-Up sauna!
TISAUNa on tour
In our first season we will be setting up at various spots in Ticino where you can experience sauna, wild swimming, cold plunge and our cozy chill out area all in a beautiful natural setting.
We will be offering:
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60-minute communal sessions
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Private sauna rental
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Guided rituals
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Special events
The best way to know where we are going next is to register for our newsletter and follow us on instagram. Our next spot will be announced soon -- stay tuned!
what we offer
TISAUNA exists to gather people in that ancient and essential way, around the fire.
You'll find us at pop-up locations across Ticino where the sauna is the destination. Come for a communal session, book the sauna for your private group or a special event, or bring TISAUNA to your doorstep at home or in nature.
All of our sessions include water: cold plunge, wild swimming, or outdoor shower. Some of our sessions include yoga, breathwork, meditation, guided rituals and other complementary practices.
Rooted in Ticino's natural landscape, TISAUNA is where strangers become sauna friends, one fire at a time.
20 Swiss francs
From 100 Swiss francs
1 day
on request
20 Swiss francs
20 Swiss francs
Read MoreFor generations, the sauna has been a gathering place for families -- including children.
From 10 Swiss francs
20 Swiss francs
20 Swiss francs
20 Swiss francs
what to know before you go sauna
the sauna
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Our sauna holds up to 8 people. We heat the sauna to 65 - 90 degrees Celsius.
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We lightly clean the sauna after each session and deep clean at the end of each day.
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The freshwater option at each sauna session depends on the location and resources available -- lake, river, plunge tub or shower.
what to expect
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We provide a changing area and place to leave your belongings; please bring only what you need and do not bring valuables.
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Phones and cameras are not permitted in any communal spaces, including the sauna.
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Swimwear is optional for communal sessions except when specifically designated as nude session.
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The minimum age for communal sessions is 18. Minors with a parent may participate in private sauna or family sauna sessions.
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Several enhancements can be added when you book a private rental including massage, guided rituals, aromatic infusions and sauna kits.
how to prepare
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Hydrate well and eat a light snack before arriving.
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Come showered and free of perfume, oils or fragrances.
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Arrive early to allow time for check-in and changing.
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Bring water, swimsuit or sauna kilt, 2 cotton towels and, optionally, flip flops. If needed, you can rent towels.
Our Mission
At TISAUNA, we celebrate living well and in harmony with nature through our love for sauna. Our name evokes our mission: to integrate the Nordic tradition of sauna culture in Ticino's wellness community through a mobile, self-sufficient, wood-fired sauna experience that is off-grid, low-impact and deeply restorative.
Together, we are making an authentic, holistic practice of sauna accessible in the natural spaces of Ticino -- creating moments of community, stillness, and somatic renewal season after season. We know that sweating together is one of the oldest medicines, and that nature is our true sanctuary.
the tisauna Team
TISAUNA brings the things, places, and people we love together. We're into sauna and wellness, enjoying nature, and gathering with people. We want to share our passions with our local community in Ticino and invite visitors to experience our home in an unforgettable way.
Courtenay mastain
Courtenay's passion for wellness and love of Ticino's epic nature got a major boost when she discovered the combination of sauna and wild swimming. As a Circle Facilitator and Yoga teacher, her warm, caring and authentic way unites people through transformative journeys grounded in everyday living. Courtenay curates TISAUNA's offerings, oversees communications, the website and social media, handles bookings, press and events.
Courtenay speaks English & Italian.
Stefan Tille
Stefan values quiet and contemplative time -- for him the sauna is a sanctuary from the hectic world. As a meditation guide and coach, Stefan cuts through the surface to reveal truth and supports people to integrate that wisdom into daily life. His creative and technical skills are a key asset for TISAUNA -- he built the sauna, with a little help from some friends. He also designed and crafted our amazing sauna hats and he handles all things related to the sauna.
Stefan speaks German & English.