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Fernwood Sauna

Lakeside in Co. Galway

Fernwood Sauna

Clifden, Co. Galway

Fernwood's sauna sits on the shore of a salt lake at Fernwood Farm, an organic farm and treehouse stay about 1 km from Clifden in Connemara. It pairs the sauna with a plunge pool, and the farm's woodland paths lead down to the water for a swim afterwards.

  • Cold plunge
  • Lake view

At a glance

Where
Clifden, Co. Galway
Setting
Lakeside
The sauna
Not listed
Cooling off
Cold plunge, Lake swim nearby
Facilities
Not listed
Groups
Not listed
Access
Not listed
Last checked
October 2026

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About Fernwood Sauna

Fernwood describes it as an award-winning sauna, run at around 75 to 80°C. Sessions are booked by the hour, and when we checked they cost €25.

It's open to visitors as well as guests staying on the farm, which makes it an easy add-on to a day in Clifden.

Good to know

  • Book an hourly session online.
  • The sauna runs at about 75 to 80°C, a little gentler than some.
  • There's a plunge pool by the sauna, and the salt lake for a swim.
  • It's about 1 km from Clifden town.

Fernwood Sauna: quick answers

How much does Fernwood Sauna cost?

When we checked in October 2026, sessions cost sauna and plunge pool session (60 minutes) for €25. Prices can change, so confirm on their booking page.

Does Fernwood Sauna have an ice bath?

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

Where is Fernwood Sauna?

Fernwood Farm, Killymongaun, Clifden, Co. Galway, H71 XY80, in County Galway.

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