Golden Designs Saunas — Traditional, Hybrid & Infrared

Golden Designs, Inc. is the parent company behind Dynamic Saunas and Maxxus Saunas — the best-selling infrared sauna brands in the U.S. The Golden Designs brand itself focuses on traditional saunas (electric heater with stones for steam), hybrid saunas (traditional heater + full spectrum infrared panels in one cabin), barrel saunas, and a Reserve Edition infrared line. All Golden Designs saunas are built from Canadian Red Cedar or Canadian Hemlock with 100% real wood construction — no laminates or toxic glues. Heaters are sourced from Harvia, the world's largest sauna heater manufacturer. Every traditional and hybrid model ships with a free sauna accessories kit (bucket, ladle, thermometer, sand hourglass). ETL, CETL, and CE certified. 5-year warranty. Free shipping on every order, 0% APR financing available.

Indoor Traditional Saunas

Golden Designs' indoor traditional saunas feature Canadian Red Cedar interiors with Pacific Premium Clear Cedar exteriors — a luxury two-tone construction that looks and smells like a high-end spa. All models include a Harvia electric heater (you choose between the Harvia WALL with knob controls or the Harvia KIP with WiFi connectivity at checkout), Bluetooth stereo, chromotherapy LED lighting, and tempered glass elements. Shop all indoor traditional saunas.

Sundsvall (GDI-7289) — 2-Person — The most compact indoor traditional. Canadian Red Cedar interior with a full glass door that keeps the small cabin feeling open. A great entry point if you want a true steam sauna in a smaller space.

Copenhagen (GDI-7389) — 3-Person — A mid-size indoor traditional with the same Red Cedar/Clear Cedar two-tone construction. Room for three on the bench with color therapy lighting and a built-in entertainment system.

Hanko (GDI-7202) — 3-Person + Red Light Therapy — Same 3-person layout as the Copenhagen with the addition of a red light therapy kit. If you want a traditional sauna with RLT built in, this is one of the only traditional (non-infrared) models that includes it.

Forssa (GDI-7203) — 3-Person — An alternative 3-person indoor traditional with a different design profile.

Kuusamo (GDI-7206) — 6-Person — A spacious 6-person indoor traditional designed to feel open and airy. Two-tiered seating, generous glass, and enough room for a family or group. Built for the same Canadian Red Cedar experience at a larger scale.

Osla (GDI-7689) — 6-Person — Golden Designs' flagship indoor traditional. The largest indoor model with premium Red Cedar interior and Clear Cedar exterior. Full two-tier bench layout, Bluetooth, chromotherapy, and your choice of Harvia heater.

Indoor Hybrid Saunas

Golden Designs' hybrid saunas combine a Harvia traditional electric heater with full spectrum infrared panels in a single cabin — so you can use traditional steam heat, infrared heat, or both simultaneously. This eliminates the "traditional vs. infrared" decision entirely. All hybrid models include red light therapy. Shop all hybrid saunas.

Soria (GDI-8330) — 3-Person Indoor Hybrid — Full spectrum infrared panels + Harvia traditional heater + red light therapy in a 3-person indoor cabin. Use infrared for a gentle, low-temperature session, traditional steam for a classic hot sauna experience, or run both together for maximum heat output.

Toledo (GDI-8360) — 6-Person Indoor Hybrid — The same dual-heating hybrid technology in a full 6-person indoor cabin. Golden Designs' largest indoor hybrid and one of the few 6-person hybrid saunas available from any brand.

Outdoor Traditional Saunas

Golden Designs' outdoor traditional line spans 2–6 person cabin saunas with Harvia electric heaters, built for permanent backyard installation. These are available in two construction tiers — Canadian Hemlock and Canadian Red Cedar — with the Red Cedar models carrying a premium. All require 240V electrical for the Harvia heater. Shop all outdoor traditional saunas.

Narvik (GDI-8202) — 2-Person, Cedar — The most compact outdoor traditional. A clean, well-built 2-person cabin with Harvia The Wall heater included.

Drammen (GDI-8203) — 3-Person, Cedar — Steps up to 3-person capacity in the same cedar construction with Harvia heater.

Arlberg (GDI-8103) — 3-Person — A 3-person outdoor traditional with an 8 kW Harvia electric heater.

Savonlinna (GDI-8503) — 3-Person, Red Cedar — A premium 3-person outdoor in Canadian Red Cedar construction with an 8 kW Harvia heater.

Vorarlberg (GDI-8105) — 5-Person — A spacious 5-person outdoor traditional. One of the few 5-person outdoor saunas available, filling the gap between standard 3-person and large 6-person models.

Bergen (GDI-8206) — 6-Person, Cedar — Golden Designs' full-size outdoor traditional in cedar. A true traditional outdoor sauna with an authentic steam experience for groups.

Kaarina (GDI-8506) — 6-Person, Red Cedar — The same 6-person outdoor in premium Canadian Red Cedar. The top of the outdoor traditional range.

Outdoor Hybrid Saunas

The same hybrid technology (traditional + full spectrum infrared) in outdoor cabins. These are Golden Designs' most feature-rich models — every outdoor hybrid includes a Harvia heater, full spectrum infrared panels, and most include a red light therapy kit. Shop all hybrid saunas.

Nora (GDI-8222) — 2-Person Outdoor Hybrid + RLT — The most compact outdoor hybrid. Full spectrum infrared + Harvia traditional + red light therapy in a 2-person cabin.

Visby (GDI-8223) — 3-Person Outdoor Hybrid + RLT — A 3-person outdoor hybrid with Canadian Red Cedar interior. Full spectrum infrared, Harvia heater, and red light therapy.

Carinthia (GDI-8123) — 3-Person Outdoor Hybrid — Another 3-person outdoor hybrid option with full spectrum infrared and Harvia heater.

Loviisa (GDI-8523) — 3-Person Outdoor Hybrid — A 3-person outdoor hybrid in the premium Red Cedar construction line.

Gargellen (GDI-8125) — 5-Person Outdoor Hybrid — A 5-person outdoor hybrid with full spectrum infrared and Harvia traditional heater. One of the largest outdoor hybrid saunas on the market.

Karlstad (GDI-8226) — 6-Person Outdoor Hybrid + RLT — Golden Designs' flagship outdoor hybrid. 6-person capacity with full spectrum infrared, Harvia traditional heater, and red light therapy. The most fully featured outdoor sauna in the Golden Designs lineup.

Kaskinen (GDI-8526) — 6-Person Outdoor Hybrid — Another 6-person outdoor hybrid in the premium construction line.

Barrel Saunas

Golden Designs offers three traditional barrel saunas, all built from Canadian cedar with Harvia The Wall electric heaters included. Shop all barrel saunas.

St. Moritz (GDI-B002) — 2–4 Person — The most compact Golden Designs barrel. A classic cedar barrel with Harvia heater at a competitive price point. Strong performer in our catalog.

Zurich (GDI-B024) — 4-Person + Rear Window — Adds a panoramic rear window to the barrel design for natural light and a view from inside the sauna. Same cedar construction and Harvia The Wall heater.

Klosters (GDI-B006) — 6-Person — The largest Golden Designs barrel. 6-person capacity with full cedar construction and Harvia heater.

Reserve Edition — Full Spectrum Infrared

The Reserve Edition is Golden Designs' premium indoor infrared line — separate from the Dynamic and Maxxus sub-brands. These feature near zero EMF full spectrum infrared panels, Himalayan salt bars (which release negative ions when heated for a spa-like atmosphere), and red light therapy. Built from reforested Canadian Hemlock. Shop all full spectrum infrared saunas.

GDI-8010 — 1–2 Person — Compact full spectrum with Himalayan salt bar and red light therapy.

GDI-8030 — 3-Person — Mid-size full spectrum with Himalayan salt bar and red light therapy.

GDI-8040 — 4-Person — The largest Reserve Edition. Full spectrum infrared, Himalayan salt bar, and red light therapy in a 4-person cabin.

The Golden Designs Family of Brands

Golden Designs, Inc. manufactures saunas under three brand names, each serving a different market segment. Dynamic Saunas is the entry-level to mid-range infrared line — plug-and-play 120V infrared saunas in Canadian Hemlock, starting with low EMF FAR models and going up to full spectrum. Maxxus Saunas is the mid-range infrared line with floor heaters, Hemlock or Red Cedar options, and full spectrum capability. Golden Designs (the brand you're looking at here) is the traditional, hybrid, barrel, and premium infrared range with Harvia heaters and cedar construction. All three brands share the same parent company, manufacturing standards, and ISO 9001 certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Golden Designs and Dynamic/Maxxus?

Dynamic Saunas and Maxxus Saunas are Golden Designs' infrared-only sub-brands. They make plug-and-play 120V infrared saunas that don't require an electrician — great for indoor use. The Golden Designs brand itself focuses on traditional saunas (with a Harvia electric heater and stones for steam), hybrid saunas (traditional + infrared combined), barrel saunas, and the premium Reserve Edition infrared line. If you want a traditional steam experience, the Golden Designs brand is the one to look at. If you want infrared only, Dynamic or Maxxus likely has a better-fit model at a better price.

What heater comes with Golden Designs saunas?

All traditional and hybrid Golden Designs saunas include a Harvia electric heater — you typically choose between the Harvia WALL (knob controls) or the Harvia KIP (WiFi connectivity) at checkout. Harvia is the world's largest sauna heater manufacturer and the industry standard. Barrel saunas include the Harvia The Wall. All traditional/hybrid models require a 240V dedicated circuit installed by a licensed electrician. Browse our full electric sauna heater collection for replacements or upgrades.

Which Golden Designs sauna should I buy?

If you want traditional steam only: the indoor Edition saunas (Sundsvall, Copenhagen, Osla) or the outdoor cabin saunas (Narvik, Drammen, Bergen). If you want the flexibility of both traditional and infrared: the hybrid models (Soria and Toledo for indoor, Nora through Karlstad for outdoor). If you want a classic barrel sauna: the St. Moritz, Zurich, or Klosters. If you want pure infrared: consider Dynamic or Maxxus instead — they're designed specifically for infrared and offer more models at lower price points.

Do Golden Designs saunas come with accessories?

Yes — every traditional and hybrid Golden Designs sauna ships with a free sauna accessories kit including a wooden bucket and ladle, sand hourglass, and thermometer. Most models also include Bluetooth stereo, chromotherapy LED lighting, and tempered glass doors or panels as standard features.

How do Golden Designs hybrid saunas compare to Finnmark Trinity?

Finnmark Designs' Trinity line also combines infrared and traditional heating in one cabin. The key differences: Golden Designs hybrids pair full spectrum infrared with a Harvia heater and come in more sizes (2–6 person, indoor and outdoor). Finnmark Trinity models are premium-priced with WiFi control, ultra low EMF panels, and a more refined design aesthetic, but limited to 2 and 4-person indoor models. Golden Designs offers more outdoor hybrid options and a wider size range at lower price points. Compare all hybrid saunas.

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