The term spa has many meanings in the Finnish language. Quite often, a place called a spa has pools for relaxing and different kinds of saunas. When a Finn tells you they are going to a spa, it usually means only relaxing in saunas and pools.
The treatments are expensive, so Finns naturally prefer saunas over other therapies. In Helsinki, a few day spas focus more on giving treatments. Usually, they are smaller and do not have pools, but they offer massages, beauty treatments, and sometimes saunas. Such services are provided especially by Finnish spa hotels targeting travellers. Saunas play a significant role in Finnish spa culture.
Finnish spas have Finnish saunas, but quite often, a steam sauna is also present to accommodate non-Finnish customers who prefer milder temperatures and a more humid atmosphere. The public transport network is good, and travelling between the cities is fast. Flamingo Spa is the easiest choice for a family. It has a waterpark for children and a closed spa area for adults.
Treatments can be purchased separately for an extra charge. There is a small restaurant in the adult area of the spa, another on the waterpark side, and a fast-food restaurant called Hesburger. You do not need your wallet but pay when leaving the spa. Flamingo Spa is a place for the whole family. Children cannot enter the adult area but can enjoy themselves in the waterpark.
Adults are free to stay on any side. There are lifeguards on duty on the waterpark side. Flamingo Spa is loca t ed in the basement of the Flamingo Hotel, just next to the Helsinki Airport, making it an excellent choice for a stopover guest. We recommend Flamingo Spa for stopover guests, families and couples who love saunas and warm pools.
