Hekla Infrared Saunas. Modern heat. Simple home wellness.
Hekla Infrared Saunas are designed for customers who want a comfortable, easy-to-use sauna experience at home. With gentle infrared warmth, clean modern styling, and practical indoor designs, Hekla offers an approachable way to enjoy everyday relaxation, recovery, and personal wellness without the intensity of a traditional high-heat sauna.
Hekla Sauna FAQs
What makes Hekla Infrared Saunas different?
Hekla Infrared Saunas combine modern styling with infrared wellness technology. They feature a black external veneer, thermo Aspen wood interior, internal control panels, chromotherapy LED lighting, integrated speakers, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, and a mix of halogen and carbon heaters for a comfortable home sauna experience.
What sizes are available in the Hekla Infrared Sauna collection?
The Hekla infrared lineup includes the Infrared 100, Infrared 130, and Infrared 160 models. The Infrared 100 is designed for one person, while the Infrared 130 and Infrared 160 are designed for two people.
How many people can fit in a Hekla Infrared Sauna?
Hekla offers both 1-person and 2-person infrared sauna models. The Infrared 100 is a compact solo sauna, while the Infrared 130 and Infrared 160 provide room for two users, making them a good fit for couples, shared wellness routines, or customers who want extra space to stretch out.
What type of heaters do Hekla Infrared Saunas use?
Hekla Infrared Saunas use a combination of halogen heaters and carbon heaters. This hybrid heater setup is designed to provide efficient warmth, with halogen heaters delivering targeted heat and carbon heaters helping distribute infrared heat more evenly throughout the sauna.
Do Hekla Infrared Saunas heat up quickly?
Yes. Hekla describes its infrared saunas as quick and efficient to heat once installed, and the internal controls allow users to adjust the temperature from inside the sauna.
What temperature range do Hekla Infrared Saunas operate in?
Retailer specifications commonly list Hekla infrared models with a temperature range of about 35°C to 60°C, which is roughly 95°F to 140°F. This makes them different from many traditional saunas, which often operate at higher ambient temperatures.
Are Hekla Infrared Saunas good for smaller spaces?
Yes. The Hekla Infrared 100 is especially well suited for smaller spaces because it is a 1-person model with a compact footprint. It measures 100 cm wide by 120 cm deep by 200 cm high, making it a practical option for a personal wellness area, home gym, or relaxation room.
What comfort features are included?
Hekla Infrared Saunas include terrace bench seating, ergonomic backrests, chromotherapy LED lighting, internal control panels, grey safety glass, built-in speakers, USB connectivity, and Bluetooth audio. These features help create a relaxing, customizable sauna environment at home.
Do Hekla Infrared Saunas include Bluetooth?
Yes. Hekla Infrared Saunas include USB and Bluetooth options, along with two internal speakers, so users can listen to music, podcasts, meditation tracks, or other audio during their sauna session.
What is the interior made from?
Hekla Infrared Saunas feature a thermo Aspen wood interior. The exterior has a stylish black veneer finish, giving the sauna a clean, contemporary look that works well in modern indoor spaces.
What is chromotherapy lighting?
Chromotherapy lighting refers to colored LED lighting that allows users to set the mood inside the sauna. In a Hekla Infrared Sauna, chromotherapy lights can help create a more relaxing, spa-like atmosphere during each session.
Is an infrared sauna different from a traditional sauna?
Yes. Traditional saunas heat the air around you, while infrared saunas use infrared heat to warm the body more directly. Because of this, infrared saunas often operate at lower ambient temperatures while still helping users work up a deep sweat.
Blog posts
Infrared Vs Traditional Saunas: What's the Difference?
They both make you sweat — but the way they deliver heat is fundamentally different. Traditional saunas heat the air to 170–195°F and have 20+ years of research linking regular use to lower cardiovascular mortality and dementia risk. Infrared saunas heat your body directly at 120–150°F and have the strongest evidence for chronic pain relief and accessibility. This guide compares both types side by side — how they work, how they feel, health benefits, installation, costs, and a decision framework to help you choose.
How Long Should I Stay in the Sauna for Maximum Benefits?
Stay too short and you won't trigger the health benefits. Stay too long and you risk dehydration. The sweet spot? Research from a 20-year Finnish study found that sessions over 19 minutes were associated with a 52% lower risk of sudden cardiac death. This guide breaks down optimal session length by sauna type (traditional, infrared, hybrid), by health goal (cardiovascular, brain health, sleep, recovery, and more), plus a beginner's progression plan and a complete before-during-after protocol.
Sauna Vs Steam Room: Which one Is Better?
Saunas and steam rooms both make you sweat — but that's where the similarities end. This guide compares dry heat vs. wet heat side by side: health benefits (with an honest look at the research behind each), home installation requirements, construction costs, operating expenses, and maintenance. Plus, a decision framework to help you choose — and hybrid options from Finnleo and Tylö that give you the best of both worlds.
