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The Jätkänkämppä smoke sauna uploaded on 17 July 2008

Jätkänkämppä is a dinner lodge & sauna near the Rauhalahti Spa outside of Kuopio. The highlight is the sauna, which may be the world's largest smoke sauna (no chimney, they put the fire out and vent the smoke before people go in). The stove alone is larger than a king-size bed. After an hour or two alternating between the heat of the sauna and the chilly waters of the lake, you will be very, very relaxed. You can enjoy beer on tap right there, too.