Sauna Snug at Flynn Park

Balbriggan, Co. Dublin

The Sauna Snug at Flynn Park has wood-fired barrel saunas beside a spring-fed lake near Balbriggan, in the countryside of north County Dublin. After the heat, you cool off with a dip in the lake or under a cold shower.

Rated 4.8 from 39 Google reviews (October 2026)

Wood-fired
Lake view
Barrel sauna
Showers
Changing area
Group bookings

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Where: Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Setting: Lakeside
The sauna: Wood-fired, Barrel
Cooling off: Lake swim nearby
Facilities: Showers, Changing area
Groups: Group bookings available
Access: Not listed
Last checked: October 2026

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About Sauna Snug at Flynn Park

Public sessions are 45 minutes, with up to eight people per sauna, and there's a 60-minute option too. You can also hire a sauna privately for 45 or 60 minutes for up to eight people. It's aimed at adults.

When we checked, it opened every day: 4pm to 10pm Monday to Thursday, and 8am to 10pm Friday to Sunday.

What people say

Our summary of 39 Google reviews, averaging 4.8, read in October 2026.

The lake: Reviewers love finishing with a dip in the clean, clear lake, and those who skip it say the cold showers work well.
Spotless: Cleanliness and the changing facilities come up again and again.
Sunset sessions: Several recommend going at sunset, when the string lights come on and the view over the countryside is at its best.
Small gripes: A couple mention a narrow ladder into the lake and a broken door handle on one visit.

Good to know

Book online. Public sessions are 45 or 60 minutes.
Open from 4pm on weekdays and from 8am at weekends.
It's designed for adults.
There are cold showers if you don't fancy the lake. Take care on the lake ladder.