Nordik Spa Village's Blog

Let’s imagine a perfect spa day: You arrive at the spa early. You make your way to the Finlandia sauna to see what time the Aufguss rituals are on. Maybe you’ve got a massage booked or a body care treatment. Maybe you head to the panoramic pool for a bit or start your thermal cycle in the eucalyptus steam room ...

As the end of summer approaches, there’s a shift in the air. Back-to-school season brings more than just packed schedules and school buses—it signals the transition into autumn. Whether you’re gearing up for a new school year, returning to work, or simply noticing the changing leaves, this time of year can be a whirlwind. But before fall fully takes over, ...

Have you ever been to the spa and heard a shriek? You turn around and see someone with their shoulders up to their ears, a shocked smile on their face and shiver on the way as they make their way into a cold pool or under an icy waterfall. Maybe you’ve seen a video of your favourite celebrity stepping into ...

Body parts bent into shapes that resemble pretzels more than limbs. Inspirational quotes followed by social media posts of intricate poses. Oms and Namastes resonating through tranquil spaces. Fancy athleisure outfits and rolled up mats sticking out of bags. A good workout. Or a moment of peace. What comes to mind at the mention of the word “yoga” varies greatly. ...

The thermal cycle: if you’ve been to the spa before, or have scrolled through our socials, you’ve seen those 2 little words—what do they mean? Sure, thermal means “relating to heat” and a cycle is “a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order,” but there must be more! Let’s dive in deeper. 

It’s July 10, 2024, our first Family Discovery Day of the summer and the spa feels different. The music is the same. It still smells like eucalyptus, pine and lavender. The saunas are still hot and the cold plunges still freezing. It’s the spa-goers that are different. Filled with childlike wonder, children aged 8 and above get to come to ...