Beach
Sea dip
Images credit: Fyrhus Sauna
At a glance
About this sauna
Fyrhùs Sauna, Hopeman takes its name from Old Norse, meaning fire house, after the fireside gathering spaces used by Vikings and Picts who settled in Moray between the 8th and 12th centuries. It’s a converted vintage horsebox, based at Hopeman Beach, lined inside with alder sourced from sustainably managed forests in Finland.
The sauna is also available at Roseisle Forest and a private countryside site, alongside the regular sessions at Hopeman.
What to expect
- Wood-fired horsebox sauna, lined with alder from sustainably managed Finnish forests
- Social sessions for up to 6 people
- Harvia wood-burning stove, heated stones for authentic löyly steam
- Sea access for a cold dip at Hopeman Beach
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available
Plan your visit
Getting there
By car: Hopeman East Beach, Morayshire, via Hopeman village. Postcode for sat nav: IV30 5TH
Parking: Free onsite
Finding the sauna: In the dunes at the beach
Facilities
Toilets
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Two towels (one for sitting on, one for drying off)
- Flip flops or sandals
- Warm layers for afterwards
- Water bottle
- Changing robe or loose layers for getting changed outdoors
Location
What’s nearby
Bootleggers Bothy, a bar and grill overlooking the harbour, is a short walk away, alongside the Station Hotel for something more traditional. Hopeman Harbour itself has small shops and a gallery worth a browse, and the coastal path leads west towards Cummingston and its fossilised dinosaur footprints.
Before you go
If you’re new to wild saunas, these quick answers might help
No — you can enjoy the sauna on its own.
Yes — you can move between the sauna, the water and breaks outside at your own pace.
