Solar Egg Sauna in Kiruna, Sweden
Architects Bigert & Bergström have created an egg-shaped sauna, that has been installed in Kiruna, Sweden. Kiruna is Sweden’s northernmost town, that currently is facing move of the whole town. For centuries, the iron ore has been source of income for Sweden; Kiruna included. Therefore, world’s largest iron mine is essential for the town and the country. So, shutting down the mine is not an option. But, the ground below the town became unstable, so Kiruna has to relocate.
Bigert & Bergström created a sculptural symbol, that represents rebirth, nurture and new beginning. The egg is made out of stainless golden mirror sheeting, so it reflects the surroundings. Inside, It has all the components of a traditional sauna. It has wooden interior and in the middle of it, there is a fully functioning, heart-shaped sauna stove.
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Solar Egg public sauna and artwork, TGA area beside Kiruna Bryggeri (Google Maps place pin at Furuvägen 6), Tuolluvaara, Kiruna, Sweden
- Coordinates
- 67.8515108, 20.3142462
- Access
- Kiruna Municipality says Solar Egg’s permanent home is in the TGA area beside Kiruna Bryggeri. Pedestrians can use the signed footpath from Tuolluvaaravägen, Linbanevägen or Furuvägen; the red bus stops at Linbanevägen. The area is still under development, and the municipality says sauna operation is subject to availability during this establishment phase. Request a booking by email from Kiruna Bryggeri and confirm it before traveling; this is not a walk-in sauna.
- Admission
- Kiruna Municipality publishes no current sauna price. Ask Kiruna Bryggeri about the price and booking terms; do not assume sauna use is free.
- Time needed
- No standard session length is published by the municipality or operator. The sauna accommodates up to eight people; confirm the booked session length with Kiruna Bryggeri.
- Best season
- No preferred visitor season is published. The artwork is permanently in Kiruna’s TGA area, but sauna operation remains subject to availability and advance booking; confirm dates with Kiruna Bryggeri.
- Opening hours
- No regular walk-in hours are published. Kiruna Municipality says sauna bookings are currently requested by email through Kiruna Bryggeri, and operation is subject to availability during the area’s establishment phase. Confirm the appointment and operating status directly before visiting.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-14
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-27
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