5 hand-picked saunas, hot springs, and thermal baths across Latvia. Each one earned the gold star through a combination of authenticity, atmosphere, and water quality. The full list is in the iOS app.
"Every country has its own way of meeting hot water. Ours is the catalogue."
Our country pages are editorial entries, not exhaustive directories. Every venue listed here was hand-picked from the larger Latvia catalogue available in the iOS app. The bar for inclusion is high: real saunas with real culture, not gym lockers or tanning beds.
If you think we missed a venue, the closure-report and feedback flow inside the app is the fastest way to suggest one.
Each card below links to a full venue page with hours, access notes, type, and editorial context. Cards are ordered alphabetically.
Rustic log cabin pirts in a forest clearing on the Kurzeme coastline, 30 minutes from dramatic Baltic sea cliffs.
Traditional rural pirts on the Vidzeme coastline led by certified pirts master with 22+ years experience. Rituals with besoms, honey, and clay.
Latvia's pirts school where visitors learn to become a professional pirtnieks or enjoy a deeply traditional bathing experience.
Floating sauna on the Daugava River with panoramic Riga skyline views. Essential oils, birch whisks, and river plunge.
Premier wellness resort in Gauja National Park with Glass Pirts, Smoke Pirts, and Wool Pirts. Home to the Latvian Pirts School.
Saunasto's gold list spans 27 countries. Browse another, or jump to the global index.
The iOS app is free. Curator's Picks are highlighted. Pro adds proximity alerts when you're near a saved venue.