Shhhh in the Icelandic sauna
Hafnafjordur, Iceland, 02.05.202 - "If I could give you only one piece of advice for your visit to Iceland, it would be: Shhh, be quiet in the sauna," says Dogg Matthíasdóttir, a tour guide born and raised in Iceland. Her tone conveys deep respect and appreciation for the Icelandic culture. As a regular visitor to her local geothermal swimming pool, she explains that while locals enjoy exercising, swimming, and socializing in the warm pools, the sauna is a place of relaxation and meditation, so respecting the quiet atmosphere is essential. Therefore, one should be silent in the sauna.