The process of preparing a black sauna is very different from the so-called “white” sauna. In ancient times, the black saunas played an important role – wives came there for childbirth, and people also dried hops for beer and meat. The black sauna was an integral part of a human’s life.
The black sauna is certainly one of the oldest types of sauna. The main difference between the black sauna and the “white” sauna is in the furnace. The technical design of the furnace may vary, but the main difference is that in the black sauna, the furnace does not have a chimney. During the heating process, smoke from the sauna is removed through a window, a door, or a specially created ventilation hatch. As a result of such a furnace, a smoky smell and a certain amount of soot remain in the sauna. Smoke is an excellent disinfectant, and soot is an essential absorbent. That is why the black sauna is considered sterile. Water in such saunas is brought in buckets, and hot water is heated in a bowl located on the stone masonry of the furnace. The black sauna’s heating process is also special, and it can take from four to ten hours or more, which depends on the size of the furnace and sauna. The choice of firewood is also important – the better the wood is used, the better the result will be. When the sauna has already heated, it is important to remove unburned coals and ashes to avoid carbon monoxide. Then the bathhouse should be ventilated, and after that, you can go enjoy the bath procedures.
Here is information about the black saunas in the Latgale region, where you can enjoy this true relaxation for body and soul!
Holiday house “Ezerzemes”
Kušneri, Nirzas pagasts, Ludzas novads,+371 29488376, ezerzemes@inbox.lv, www.ezerzemes.lv
Healing sauna “Papardes”
Rūzori, Mērdzenes pagasts, Ludzas novads, +371 29395157
Holiday offer in Horse ranch “Klajumu Ķemeri”
Klajumi, Kaplavas pagasts, Krāslavas novads, +371 29472638, ilze.stabulniece@inbox.lv, www.klajumi.lv
Arendole Manor
Arendole, Rožkalnu pagasts, Preiļu novads, LV-5325,, +371 29421413, +371 29229713; arendolemanor@gmail.com
Holiday House “Beibuki”
Viļuši 4, Viļuši, Naujenes pagasts, Augšdaugavas novads, +371 29493121, ilmars.lociks@inbox.lv, www.plostilatgale.lv
Holiday House “Celmiņi”
Rēzeknes iela 2, Aglona, Preiļu novads, ilze_sondore@inbox.lv, +371 29376197
Sauna Village
“Vidussala”, Vidsala, Turku pagasts, Līvānu novads,+371 27701575; +371 22162290, turkupirtsciems@gmail.com
Country House “Bondari”
Bondari, Čornajas pagasts, Rēzeknes novads, +371 27775952; laukumajasbondari@gmail.com
