Cedar Saunas

Browse 15 cedar saunas built from red cedar, priced from $2,405 to $18,999. The range includes 6 infrared cabins, 4 traditional indoor saunas and 5 outdoor saunas, including red cedar barrels.

Choosing a cedar sauna

Red cedar is a classic sauna wood. It has a strong, familiar aroma and a reddish color with visible grain. It is also used on many outdoor saunas. Every sauna in this collection uses red cedar, mostly Canadian red cedar, for the cabin or the interior.

Three kinds of cedar sauna

TypeListingsPriceHeat source
Infrared cabins, 1 to 2 person6$2,405 to $4,099Far-infrared panels, 120V class
Traditional indoor saunas, 3 to 6 person4$6,800 to $8,4998 to 9 kW electric stove
Outdoor saunas and barrels, 2 to 6 person5$6,999 to $18,9996 to 8 kW electric stove, one hybrid adds infrared

Infrared cedar cabins

The six red cedar infrared cabins range from a one-person room at $2,405 (120V, 15-amp plug, 1,450 W, 8 heater panels, 25 to 65°C) to a two- to three-person pentagonal cabin at $4,099. One is built for outdoor use with a red cedar and hemlock shell. Healthline puts typical infrared sauna temperatures at 120 to 140°F (49 to 60°C).

Traditional cedar saunas

The traditional models heat the air with an electric stove and stones, so you can throw water for steam. The Golden Designs models list 8 kW stoves where specified, with stated ranges of about 170 to 185°F and maximums of 190 to 195°F. The wiring is the big step up. The Kuusamo, Savonlinna and Drammen listings call for a 240V, 40-amp dedicated circuit for the stove, plus a 120V, 15-amp circuit for lights and controls. The Blisspod Prague barrels list a 6,000 W heater at 220V and 27 amps. Plan on a licensed electrician. Use our sauna heater size calculator to check stove size against room volume.

Outdoor and barrel

The two Blisspod Prague barrels come in 180 x 180 x 180 cm (about 5.9 ft) for up to 4 people or a 240 cm (7.9 ft) length for up to 6. They have shingled roofs and a full glass back. The Golden Designs Kaskinen is a six-person hybrid at $18,999, with an exterior of 69 x 84 x 95 in. For more outdoor choices, see outdoor saunas.

Cedar or hemlock?

Hemlock is lighter, milder-smelling and generally cheaper here. The median hemlock sauna is about $2,961, against about $6,999 for cedar. If scent and a classic look matter most, choose cedar. Compare in hemlock saunas or browse indoor saunas.

Sources: Healthline: infrared sauna temperatures.

Cedar Saunas FAQ

Why is cedar used for saunas?
Red cedar is a traditional sauna wood with a strong aroma and reddish grain, and it is widely used on outdoor saunas. All 15 saunas in this collection use red cedar.
Do cedar saunas need 240V?
The infrared cedar cabins here run in the 120V class. The traditional cedar saunas list 240V, 40-amp dedicated circuits for 8 kW stoves, and the Prague barrels list 220V at 27 amps.
How much does a cedar sauna cost?
Cedar infrared cabins here run $2,405 to $4,099; traditional and outdoor cedar saunas run $6,800 to $18,999.