If the mere mention of a sauna gets you fantasising about the smell of smoky wood , we got you! We’ve done the research to find the perfect wood burning sauna stove to bring that coveted sauna smell home.
Our top wood burning sauna stove picks:
BEST MINIMALIST
- Power: 20 kW
- Sauna size: 8 to 20 m3
- W x D x H (mm): 500 x 600 x 920
BEST MAXI SAUNA
- Power: 40 kW
- Sauna size: 20 to 50 m³
- W x D x H (mm): 510 x 720 x 1050
Best OVERALL wood burning sauna stove:
HUUM HIVE
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The minimalist design of the Hive Wood 17 kW heater makes for a beautiful wood burning sauna stove that also makes a great statement piece for your sauna. HUUM sauna heaters are precision-crafted in Estonia to provide years of dependable, efficient operation. All HUUM heaters come with a limited 5-year warranty and are fully serviceable.
Power: 17 kW
Sauna size: 8 to 16 m3
W x D x H (mm): 555 x 590 x 750
Features:
- Unique design for greater efficiency
- Clean burning
- Stainless steel construction
- Stainless steel furnace door
- Treated only with natural oils
- Designed, engineered, and crafted in Estonia
- Limited 5-year warranty
- High stone capacity (287 lb / 130 kg)
- 17 kW models available with Firebox Extension
Best BUDGET wood burning sauna stove:
Harvia Linear
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The Linear 16 wood burning sauna stove is a source of glowing heat for smaller saunas. Through the warm glow of the cast-iron glass door (with optional door direction!) the fire enhances your sauna’s atmosphere at an excellent price point.
Power: 17.9 kW
Sauna size: 6 to 16 m3
W x D x H (mm): 420 x 450 x 735
Features:
- Floor mounted
- Stainless steel frame
- Wood-burning
- Cast-iron glass door and combustion air channels to provide a quicker and cleaner burn
- 88 lbs stone capacity
- Durable steel structure
- Designed, engineered, and made in Finland
- 2-year warranty (consumer use)
Best THROUGH-WALL wood burning sauna stove:
HUUM HIVE LS
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The sleek design of the Hive LS Wood 17 kW heater makes for a beautiful through-wall wood burning sauna stove that also makes a great statement piece for your sauna. HUUM sauna heaters are precision-crafted in Estonia to provide years of dependable, efficient operation. All HUUM heaters come with a limited 5-year warranty and are fully serviceable.
Power: 17 kW
Sauna size: 8 to 16 m3
W x D x H (mm): 555 x 740 x 750
Features:
- Stainless steel construction
- High stone capacity (287 lb / 130 kg)
- Free-standing heater with sturdy cast iron furnace door
- 17 kW models available with Firebox Extension
- Limited 5 year warranty (excluding elements)
Best LUXURY wood burning sauna stove:
Kivi – IKI
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IKI’s electric and wood burning heaters are hand crafted in Pieksämäki, Finland by dedicated sauna heater craftsmen with over 40 years’ experience in welding black iron and stainless steel. With a stainless steel mesh frame and substantial stone capacity, this IKI wood burning sauna stove is a luxurious addition to your sauna.
A fun fact – IKI was the first company to manufacture sauna heaters where the stones are visible!
Power: 20 kW
Sauna size: 8 to 20 m3
W x D x H (mm): 500 x 600 x 920
Features:
- Designed by dSign Vertti Kivi & Co. in partnership with IKI-Kiuas Ltd
- Simplistic and stylish design combined with a robust structure
- Large glass hatch that challenges traditional design and allows the light and animation of the fire to illuminate the sauna room
- Made from durable materials, ensuring it is built to last
Best MINIMALIST wood burning sauna stove:
Tulikivi Hile Nobile
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Tulikivi is Finland’s largest stone processor and the world’s largest manufacturer of storage fireplaces. At their factories in Juuka, Heinävesi and Suomussalmi, they manufacture the most modern and versatile heaters on the market for both wood and electric saunas. This Tulikivi Hile is the perfect example of what this brand can deliver as a high-end wood burning sauna stove.
Power: 20 kW
Sauna size: 8 to 20 m3
W x D x H (mm): 500 x 600 x 920
Features:
- Innovative Finnish design and production
- High efficiency and low emissions
- Large glass door and a simple but elegant handle
- The height of the optional protective ring is adjustable
- The large stone compartment provides a long lasting, humid and soft heat
Best MAXI SAUNA wood burning sauna stove:
Harvia Pro Series 50
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The Harvia Pro Series 50 wood burning sauna stove is the king of large heaters. Designed for large sauna rooms up to 50 m³. A huge capacity of stones ensures consistent heat even in the largest sauna rooms, with the ability for excellent amounts of steam.
Power: 40 kW
Sauna size: 20 to 50 m³
W x D x H (mm): 510 x 720 x 1050
Features:
- Floor mounted
- Black steel frame
- Wood burning
- Even heat in a large sauna
- Steel construction
- 264 lb stone capacity
- Designed, engineered, and made in Finland
- 2 year warranty (consumer use)
There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to home saunas. However, with the help of our guide, we’re sure you’re one step closer to finding the perfect fit! Whether you’re looking for luxury, energy efficiency, or a budget-friendly option, there IS a perfect sauna out there for you.
Take another look at our top picks above and see which one tickles your fancy.
If you’re still weighing up whether a sauna is right for you, we got you. We’ve compiled all the info you’ll ever need to choose the best sauna for your home into our tell-all guide.
Wrapping up
We hope that with the help of our guide you’re one step closer to finding the perfect wood burning sauna stove for your home haven! Concerned about potential maintenance and upkeep? It’s super simple to look after a wood burning heater, we take a look at it in our maintenance guide.
If you’re searching for your sauna in parallel with your hunt for the perfect sauna stove, we got you. We’ve compiled all the info you’ll ever need to choose the best sauna for your home in our tell-all buyer’s guide.
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