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A History of the Scandinavian Spa Text Andrew Ellis
Scandinavia is renowned for its long, cold, dark winters. Getting through these requires mental and physical strength. It’s therefore hardly a surprise that Scandinavia is also renowned for its emphasis on self-care. Scandinavian spas have long played an important role in this. Here is a history of the Scandinavian spas. The original Scandinavian spas For many people, the phrase “Scandinavian spa” effectively means “sauna”. There’s a lot of truth in this. Saunas were the original Scandinavian spas. They are still hugely important today. Nobody knows exactly when or where saunas were invented, let alone by whom. Saunas were, however, definitely around in Northern Europe by about 2000 BC. Saunas for survival Modern saunas are used to enhance health and wellness. In the early days of their existence, however, they were used to help people survive. The original saunas were essentially tents made out of animal skins. They were places for people to live, often Vidalux sauna 2 person full spectrum
