Hekla Infrared Saunas. Modern heat. Simple home wellness.
Hekla Infrared Saunas are designed for customers who want a comfortable, easy-to-use sauna experience at home. With gentle infrared warmth, clean modern styling, and practical indoor designs, Hekla offers an approachable way to enjoy everyday relaxation, recovery, and personal wellness without the intensity of a traditional high-heat sauna.
Hekla Sauna FAQs
What makes Hekla Infrared Saunas different?
Hekla Infrared Saunas combine modern styling with infrared wellness technology. They feature a black external veneer, thermo Aspen wood interior, internal control panels, chromotherapy LED lighting, integrated speakers, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, and a mix of halogen and carbon heaters for a comfortable home sauna experience.
What sizes are available in the Hekla Infrared Sauna collection?
The Hekla infrared lineup includes the Infrared 100, Infrared 130, and Infrared 160 models. The Infrared 100 is designed for one person, while the Infrared 130 and Infrared 160 are designed for two people.
How many people can fit in a Hekla Infrared Sauna?
Hekla offers both 1-person and 2-person infrared sauna models. The Infrared 100 is a compact solo sauna, while the Infrared 130 and Infrared 160 provide room for two users, making them a good fit for couples, shared wellness routines, or customers who want extra space to stretch out.
What type of heaters do Hekla Infrared Saunas use?
Hekla Infrared Saunas use a combination of halogen heaters and carbon heaters. This hybrid heater setup is designed to provide efficient warmth, with halogen heaters delivering targeted heat and carbon heaters helping distribute infrared heat more evenly throughout the sauna.
Do Hekla Infrared Saunas heat up quickly?
Yes. Hekla describes its infrared saunas as quick and efficient to heat once installed, and the internal controls allow users to adjust the temperature from inside the sauna.
What temperature range do Hekla Infrared Saunas operate in?
Retailer specifications commonly list Hekla infrared models with a temperature range of about 35°C to 60°C, which is roughly 95°F to 140°F. This makes them different from many traditional saunas, which often operate at higher ambient temperatures.
Are Hekla Infrared Saunas good for smaller spaces?
Yes. The Hekla Infrared 100 is especially well suited for smaller spaces because it is a 1-person model with a compact footprint. It measures 100 cm wide by 120 cm deep by 200 cm high, making it a practical option for a personal wellness area, home gym, or relaxation room.
What comfort features are included?
Hekla Infrared Saunas include terrace bench seating, ergonomic backrests, chromotherapy LED lighting, internal control panels, grey safety glass, built-in speakers, USB connectivity, and Bluetooth audio. These features help create a relaxing, customizable sauna environment at home.
Do Hekla Infrared Saunas include Bluetooth?
Yes. Hekla Infrared Saunas include USB and Bluetooth options, along with two internal speakers, so users can listen to music, podcasts, meditation tracks, or other audio during their sauna session.
What is the interior made from?
Hekla Infrared Saunas feature a thermo Aspen wood interior. The exterior has a stylish black veneer finish, giving the sauna a clean, contemporary look that works well in modern indoor spaces.
What is chromotherapy lighting?
Chromotherapy lighting refers to colored LED lighting that allows users to set the mood inside the sauna. In a Hekla Infrared Sauna, chromotherapy lights can help create a more relaxing, spa-like atmosphere during each session.
Is an infrared sauna different from a traditional sauna?
Yes. Traditional saunas heat the air around you, while infrared saunas use infrared heat to warm the body more directly. Because of this, infrared saunas often operate at lower ambient temperatures while still helping users work up a deep sweat.
Blog posts
Which Wood Is Best for Indoor vs. Outdoor Saunas?
Idaho's combination of sub-zero winters, intense summer sun, and constant freeze-thaw cycling makes choosing the right sauna wood critical — especially for outdoor installations. This guide compares 10 wood species including western red cedar, Canadian hemlock, Nordic spruce, thermo hemlock, thermo pine, thermo aspen, Japanese cedar, and Hinoki. We explain what each wood handles well, where it falls short, and give specific recommendations for indoor and outdoor saunas in Idaho's climate — including which woods to avoid and how to maintain them for 20–30+ years of use.
Best Sauna for Idaho Homes: Indoor vs. Outdoor Buyer's Guide
A sauna is one of the most rewarding wellness additions you can make to an Idaho home — and after a day on the slopes or a cold morning, that deep heat feels even better. But first you face a fundamental choice: indoor or outdoor? That single decision shapes everything — placement, install cost, how it handles Idaho's freeze-thaw winters, and the whole ritual of using it. This buyer's guide compares indoor and outdoor saunas head to head, breaks down traditional vs. infrared (and the Finnleo InfraSauna hybrid), covers heaters and sizing, and explains why Finnleo and Tylö's Finnish-Swedish heritage — including Tylö's world-class heaters — makes them built to last through every Idaho winter.
Can You Lose Weight by Using a Sauna?
Two landmark Finnish studies — following over 16,000 participants for up to 39 years — found that regular sauna use is associated with dramatically lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. This guide breaks down what the research actually says, explains the six biological mechanisms that make sauna bathing protective for the brain, and shows you how to incorporate sauna use into a brain-healthy lifestyle.
