Mobile sauna for lakes, events and backyards

Friends and families booking private sessions, event organizers, cottage and resort owners, community groups and corporate wellness days.

Per-person tickets or a flat rate per group session, plus a day rate for events and resorts. Extras such as towels, birch whisks or hot drinks add a little more.

• Safe fire and heat management
• Towing and basic trailer upkeep
• Friendly host who explains sauna etiquette
• Booking and scheduling

• Commercial general liability insurance that specifically covers sauna operation, and trailer and vehicle insurance
• Fire rules, burn bans and wood-stove clearance rules vary by municipality and province, so check before each site
• Permits or landowner permission for parks, beaches and private land
• Guest safety: heat, dehydration, alcohol and health conditions, so use a waiver and clear safety signs
• If you offer a cold dip, check water safety and supervision requirements
• Winter towing, snow and cold weather affect running costs and booking patterns; summer can be quieter in some regions
• In Quebec, check French-language rules for signage and marketing

Estimates suggest startup typically costs around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the trailer, how the sauna is built and how it is heated. Insurance for the sauna operation, trailer and vehicle is also worth planning for.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on your bookings and events. Winter towing, snow and cold weather affect running costs and booking patterns, while summer can be quieter in some regions, so plan around your local season.

Check commercial general liability insurance that covers sauna operation, plus trailer and vehicle cover. Also check fire rules, burn bans and wood-stove clearances in your municipality and province, permits or landowner permission for each site, and French-language rules in Quebec.