Savikoti

Savikoti is a Finnish word that translates roughly to "smoke sauna cottage" or "smokeless sauna cottage." It refers to a traditional type of Finnish sauna, typically a small wooden structure, often without a chimney. The distinguishing feature of a savikoti is that it is a type of sauna, not a house or general dwelling, and implies a more rustic and typically smaller structure than a savusauna (smoke sauna) which might be a larger standalone building. The implication is often a simpler, perhaps less elaborate, sauna experience. While "savusauna" often implies a smoke sauna without any added features, "savikoti" might suggest a smoke sauna that has been adapted or improved in some way to reduce smoke or incorporate other conveniences, although the core heating principle remains the same. It can also sometimes refer to a modern sauna built in the style of a traditional smoke sauna, but with features to make it more comfortable or easier to use.