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Warm up on the Detroit River with a hand-built cedar sauna at Belle Isle Beach. Nestled just steps from the shoreline, this wood-fired sauna features two levels of bench seating, a stone-lined stove and space for up to 10 guests, offering a one-of-a-kind winter wellness experience.
When: Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12.
Slots: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day.
Where: Belle Isle Beach shoreline area, west of the Belle Isle beach house.
Cost: $28 per person; 75-minute session.
Guests can enjoy repeated cycles of heat, relaxation and optional cold-water immersion at their own pace. The sauna is located just feet from the Detroit River, creating a unique contrast between warmth and the winter landscape.
Participants should bring a swimsuit or athletic wear, a towel to sit on, a second towel for drying, sandals, water and warm layers for between sauna rounds. Cold-water entry is optional and undertaken at each participant's own risk; this shoreline is not a designated swimming beach.
Advance registration is recommended. The event will take place rain or shine but may be adjusted or canceled if weather or river conditions are deemed unsafe.
Start: December 11, 2026 8:00 AM
End: December 12, 2026 9:00 PM
Warm up on the Detroit River with a hand-built cedar sauna at Belle Isle Beach. Nestled just steps from the shoreline, this wood-fired sauna features two levels of bench seating, a stone-lined stove and space for up to 10 guests, offering a one-of-a-kind winter wellness experience.
When: Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12.
Slots: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day.
Where: Belle Isle Beach shoreline area, west of the Belle Isle beach house.
Cost: $28 per person; 75-minute session.
Guests can enjoy repeated cycles of heat, relaxation and optional cold-water immersion at their own pace. The sauna is located just feet from the Detroit River, creating a unique contrast between warmth and the winter landscape.
Participants should bring a swimsuit or athletic wear, a towel to sit on, a second towel for drying, sandals, water and warm layers for between sauna rounds. Cold-water entry is optional and undertaken at each participant's own risk; this shoreline is not a designated swimming beach.
Advance registration is recommended. The event will take place rain or shine but may be adjusted or canceled if weather or river conditions are deemed unsafe.
