In the past, "black baths", that is, smoke saunas, prevailed. As time passed, however, "white baths" became more common. The sauna shore is also the public swimming area for the villagers.
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The Sauna Shore
Karelian villagers traditionally built their saunas by the water. The Voknavolok "sauna shore", which is still being used today, is now under protection.
Karelian villagers traditionally built their saunas by the water. The Vuokkiniemi "sauna shore", which is still being used today, is now under protection..