About Us
At Litla Sauna Húsið, we offer a unique health and wellness experience by the seaside at Kársnes.
With views over Reykjavík and the Atlantic Ocean, we create an environment that blends warmth, tranquility, and professionalism.
Each visit is tailored to provide rejuvenation for both body and soul—where nature and well-being come together in one seamless experience.
Health Benifits
Benefits of a Sauna Steam Session at Litla Sauna Húsið
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Deep relaxation and rejuvenation for body and soul
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Improved circulation and increased oxygen flow
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Stress relief and enhanced well-being
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Skin cleansing and detoxification
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Muscle relaxation and pain relief
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With regular sauna use, we reduce the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular conditions, and mental health disorders
Hot and Cold – A Unique Boost to Your Health
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Strengthens the immune system and physical resilience
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Increases energy and improves sleep quality
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Heat boosts circulation, cold rejuvenates tissues
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Promotes balance, strength, and well-being
Sauna Masters
At Litla Sauna Húsið, we have several sauna masters (gusumeistarar) specially trained in the art of creating a unique sauna steam experience.
Our sauna masters control the heat and humidity levels in the sauna. With skill and precision, they use essential oils and circulate hot air throughout the space, helping to deepen relaxation, release stress, and enhance well-being.
In each session, we strive to maximize the health benefits and create an unforgettable moment for you.
Kristín
Kristín founded Litla Sauna Húsið in the autumn of 2024.
Having practiced sauna rituals (gusur) for some time, and encouraged by friends and family, there was no turning back—Litla Sauna Húsið became a reality.
Kristín is a deeply intuitive and spirited person who loves welcoming people, activating the vagus nerve through song, and sending her guests off into the day or night feeling refreshed and uplifted.
Creating warmth with others means a great deal to her, as heat is a remedy for all ailments—physical and emotional.
Kristín loves traveling the world, and she often connects her global journeys and sauna rituals through songs that evoke cherished memories. Mantras and heartbeats also have their place in her sessions.
It is essential that everyone finds their own space at Litla Sauna Húsið—to feel, to be, and to experience themselves in safety.
Edda
Our Edda is full of spirit and warmth, with a uniquely comforting presence. She loves sharing the sauna experience with others.
Edda has a special talent for reading the energy of the group and creating a truly unique atmosphere. A true nature soul, she enjoys blending herbs for her sauna sessions, talking about their origins and the benefits they bring us.
She fell in love with sauna culture in Finland, bought a sauna for her countryside home, and now hosts sessions for family and friends.
Edda invites you on a journey of mindfulness—where you can relax, release stress, challenge yourself in the heat, awaken your senses, and renew your energy in a healthy and nourishing way.
Valdís
Valdís is full of life and energy and loves creating fun and good vibes at Litla Sauna Húsið. She is one of the youngest sauna master in the country.
She’s graduating with a degree in graphic design from the Iceland University of the Arts this spring and regularly visits the sauna to nourish herself—physically and mentally.
Valdís has a diverse taste in music, but nothing beats the moment when the guests at Litla Sauna Húsið sing along with full force.
With a passion for art, music, and joy, Valdís is always ready to fill Litla Sauna Húsið with vibrant energy.
Tóbí
Tobi is a sauna master, transformation coach, and sound healer with a deep love for heat, cold plunges, and soul-touching tones.
In his sauna experience, the focus is on flow, stillness, and sensory awareness—where heat embraces, music guides, and the cooling awakens the body to life.
With years of experience in facilitation and transformational work, Tobi harnesses the power of heat, breath, and sound waves to create space for renewal and deeper self-connection.
For Tobi, the sauna ritual is more than a practice—it’s a journey into balance and rejuvenation. In the sauna, the body is given a chance to recharge at its own pace, in rhythm with the heat, the breath, and the steady heartbeat of nature.
He welcomes you into the sauna, where the heat is ready, the cool awaits, and the moment is now.
Þóra
Þóra Hrund is a creative soul and experience designer who loves bringing dreams, ideas, and projects to life.
She is the founder of munum, a brand that publishes journals designed to support goal-setting, time management, and the cultivation of positive, grateful thinking.
Þóra has an unwavering passion for everything that helps us grow and become just a little better today than we were yesterday.
After losing her health due to mold illness, she began using the sauna regularly and has experienced significant improvements in both her mental and physical well-being.
She loves welcoming people to Litla Sauna Húsið and creating magical experiences that nourish both body and soul.
Saga
Saga is the youngest sauna master in the country and loves Litla Sauna Húsið with all her heart. She’s finishing her degree in graphic design at the Iceland University of the Arts this spring.
She has regularly attended saunas, primarily to calm the mind and draw inspiration.
Saga loves Icelandic music and will be leading sauna sessions where people can let go, enjoy themselves, and leave all the world’s worries at the door of Litla Sauna Húsið.
Inga
Inga is in her prime—a married mother of two who adores and cherishes all three of her boys. Her main job is as a product owner at Síminn.
Joy, well-being, and "good vibes only" are at the core of her values. She’s dedicated to creating a positive experience and avoids negativity like the plague.
In recent years, she has discovered the importance of slowing down, relaxing, and breathing deeply into the belly. When nature is added to the mix—along with sauna, heat, and good music—that’s when the magic happens.
Hrönn is our nurse and mother of five, who fell in love with sauna culture in 2019.
She knows firsthand how beneficial regular sauna sessions are for both body and soul, and how they boost energy and reduce sluggishness.
Hrönn has practiced mindfulness for 10 years, which she weaves into her sauna sessions along with a wide range of music.
She loves nothing more than when people join in and sing together.
She encourages guests to calm their nervous systems through intentional breathing and gentle exhales—inviting them to flood their senses with the goodness of sauna effects and find relaxation amid the hustle of daily life.
Nói
Nói is passionate about well-being, connection, and the power that lies in heat.
As a sauna master, he focuses on creating an experience that nourishes both body and soul.
He loves calm, soothing music that allows us to relax and be fully present in the moment.
Óliver
Óliver is a big-hearted soul who loves making people feel good.
He is one of the co-founders of Litla Sauna Húsið, along with Kristín, and has been with us from the very beginning.
He has a deep interest in music and overall health. From personal experience, he knows just how important and powerful regular heat sessions can be.
There’s a strong energy in the saunas Óliver leads, where the heat intensifies with each round.
Berglind
Berglind is a nurse, certified coach, and travel guide with a unique ability to create a warm and safe space for others.
She is the woman behind the Instagram page Lífsgleðin (“The Joy of Life”), where she shares reflections and things that warm the heart.
She loves traveling, people, and all things related to connection—both with oneself and others.
She’s passionate about yoga, meditation, spirituality, and finding joy in the little things.
In her sauna sessions, she brings all of this together—inviting you on an inward journey filled with nourishing presence.