Stravaig Sauna

A hand-built, wood-fired sauna with a panoramic window looking straight out to Lochnagar

Hills & Mountains

Cold plunge

Stravaig Sauna Crathie exterior at golden hour with deck chairs and dry stone wall

Stravaig Sauna Crathie overlooking the river valley at sunset near Crathie

Stravaig Sauna Crathie branded sign at dusk with the moon over the Cairngorms

Stravaig Sauna Crathie interior showing the lit Harvia wood-fired stove and birch whisks

Images credit: Stravaig Sauna

At a glance

Heat Wood-fired

Water Cold plunge and shower

Sessions Socials session and private hire

Parking Onsite parking

Changing Outside changing only

Toilets Public toilets nearby

Booking Book online

Access Short walk from parking, up a hillside track

Arrival Track between Crathie and Ballater, opposite Abergeldie Castle

About this sauna

Stravaig Saunas, Crathie sits on a hillside in Royal Deeside, between Crathie and Ballater, opposite Abergeldie Castle. It’s a hand-crafted sauna with a panoramic window, looking out over the River Dee and woodland towards Lochnagar.

The setting is rural and secluded, reached along a track through the Abergeldie estate.

What to expect

Wood-fired sauna, hand-crafted with aspen wood benches
Community sessions available
Panoramic window looking out over the River Dee towards Lochnagar
Cold shower and plunge pool for cooling off
Outdoor chairs to relax and take in the view
Hillside setting on the Abergeldie estate

Additional experiences and sessions

Private hire available

Plan your visit

Booking Book online Getting there Drive up the track towards the sauna. Park just off the driveway at the first corner, where there's space for 3–4 cars parked in parallel. From there, walk over to the sauna on foot. Please keep the driveway itself clear, and don't attempt to drive up the grassy slope to the sauna directly Facilities Outdoor changing only Toilets Public toilets are available nearby at the Balmoral car park 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

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What’s nearby

Balmoral Castle is a short drive away, with grounds and a café open to visitors through the spring and summer months. There are also a few small local cafés and bakeries dotted along the road between Crathie and Ballater for a coffee or bite to eat. Walking routes lead out from the Balmoral estate itself, including the path up to Prince Albert’s Cairn.