In the sauna Sækot by Ægisíða in the Vesturbær district of Reykjavík, a distinctive sauna culture has taken shape in recent years around what is known as Gusa. There, heat, cold, music, scent, and social connection come together in an experience many describe as both a form of health practice and a journey away from the stresses of everyday life and into calm and well-being.Gusa gains ground as sauna culture booms in Iceland
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January 11, 2026
In the sauna Sækot by Ægisíða in the Vesturbær district of Reykjavík, a distinctive sauna culture has taken shape in recent years around what is known as Gusa. There, heat, cold, music, scent, and social connection come together in an experience many describe as both a form of health practice and a journey away from the stresses of everyday life and into calm and well-being.
