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The Wood Fired Sauna

Rush, Co. Dublin

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By the sea in Co. Dublin

The Wood Fired Sauna

Rush, Co. Dublin

The Wood Fired Sauna in Rush sits at the North Beach caravan park, overlooking the sea, with a traditional Finnish wood-fired sauna, ice baths, a plunge pool and plunge barrel, an outdoor cold shower and changing facilities. The beach is right there for a sea swim between rounds.

Rated 5.0 from 457 Google reviews (October 2026)

  • Wood-fired
  • Cold plunge
  • On the beach
  • Sea view
  • Barrel sauna
  • Showers
  • Changing area
  • Group bookings
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At a glance

Where
Rush, Co. Dublin
Setting
By the sea
The sauna
Wood-fired, Barrel
Cooling off
Cold plunge, Sea swim nearby
Facilities
Showers, Changing area
Groups
Group bookings available
Access
Not listed
Last checked
October 2026

About The Wood Fired Sauna

Sessions are 45 minutes for up to 8 to 10 people. Walk-ins are welcome, but booking ahead is recommended, especially at weekends. Larger groups and private bookings can be arranged directly. The same team runs a second wood-fired sauna at the Captains in Skerries.

With over 450 Google reviews averaging a perfect 5.0, it's one of the best-loved sea saunas in the country.

What people say

Our summary of 457 Google reviews, averaging 5.0, read in October 2026.

The view
The views are mentioned in more than 50 reviews.
Every kind of cold
Ice baths come up in over 40 reviews, and people love the choice of ice bath, plunge pool, cold shower or a dip in the sea.
Beach access
Being able to walk straight onto the beach is mentioned in nearly 30 reviews.
Good hosts
People describe the staff as sound, chatty and welcoming.

Good to know

  • Weekday sessions are evenings only, from Monday to Thursday.
  • Walk-ins are welcome, but book ahead to be safe.
  • Big storage boxes for your things, and changing facilities on site.
  • Check the sea conditions before you swim.

The Wood Fired Sauna: quick answers

When is The Wood Fired Sauna open?

As of October 2026: Monday to Thursday 6pm to 9pm; Friday 12pm to 9pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am to 9pm. Check their booking page before you travel.

Does The Wood Fired Sauna have an ice bath?

Yes. The Wood Fired Sauna has cold plunge pools beside the sauna, so you can go straight from the heat into the cold.

Where is The Wood Fired Sauna?

North Beach Caravan & Motor Home Park, Rush, Co. Dublin, K56 HN63, in County Dublin.

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