The NorthUp Difference
Unlike traditional saunas designed around the limitations of wood — slow to heat, dark, with inefficient heat and steam distribution, and fixed structures...
NorthUp reimagines sauna design.
Using a patented shape and modern materials, it delivers faster heat, enveloping steam, and a unique connection to the natural world beyond the sauna walls.
The entire structure is engineered to heat quickly and efficiently so you can enjoy a sauna session whenever you want.
Key Benefits
- Reach 200+°F year-round in as little as 30 minutes while traditional saunas often take 1-2 hours
- Use your sauna spontaneously — not just when planned
Design Details
- The curved design minimizes wasted space, reducing interior volume for faster heat-up times.
- Solar lift: direct sunlight can raise interior temps up to 75°F above ambient before the heater is on.
- Low-thermal-mass construction allows for rapid temperature gain.
- Elevated top-bench allows you to sit in the hottest part of the sauna.
- A smaller door, placed on the short side of the sauna, helps retain rising heat.
- Because heaters naturally draw in cool air, placing the heater near the door helps keep colder air away from bathers.
Our minimalist design replaces the dark wood box with a light-filled sauna experience that feels open, calm, and connected to the outdoors.
Key Benefits
- Surround yourself with natural light instead of darkness
- Enjoy views of the woods, lake, snowfall, or night sky
- Hear the rain against the panels or birds just outside the walls
- A more spacious and calming sauna experience
Design Details
- Clear moonroof or window options for stargazing and wildlife viewing
- Translucent panels that take on the colors of the surrounding landscape
- Minimalist structure that maximizes openness, sightlines, and natural light
Airflow and geometry are carefully engineered to produce soft, even steam throughout the sauna — not hot and cold zones.
Key Benefits
- Even heat from floor to ceiling
- Softer, more comfortable steam
- A consistent, high-quality sauna experience
Design Details
- Convection Curve roof (patented) promotes natural heat circulation
- Circular 4-vent ventilation system distributes air evenly
- Controllable exhaust allows you to fine-tune the sauna environment
- Exterior shell creates a vapor barrier, retaining heat and steam
Unlike permanent structures, NorthUp saunas are designed to adapt to your life, whether that means repositioning, relocating, or taking it with you.
Key Benefits
- No expensive permanent foundation or site work required.
- Lower install costs (no forklift or crane needed) and flexible placement
- Lower shipping costs or local pickup options
- Potentially avoid permitting requirements (check local codes)
- Easily reposition for better views or seasonal use
- Transport your sauna to a new home if needed
Design Details
- NorthUp Core sauna kit designed for easy assembly and disassembly. Put it away for the summer.
- NorthUp Curve and Curve XL built with durable skid for transporting and repositioning onsite.
- NorthUp Curve Mobile sauna trailer is built onto a highway safe aluminum trailer. Perfect for a commercial sauna business or for moving to your cabin, your neighbor, or closer to the views.
Try a NorthUp Sauna
The best way to understand the NorthUp difference is to experience it for yourself.
Visit a partner location near you at one of our growing locations across the US.
Sauna Air Quality Testing and Safety
Tested by a Certified Industrial Hygienist using EPA-approved lab methods and confirmed:
- Zero VOC concerns -- no harmful off gassing
Zero Carbon Monoxide concerns -- while running a real wood-fired stove
Designed to Fit Your Space, Setup, and Style
NorthUp saunas are built to adapt — whether for home or commercial use.
- Wood, electric, or propane heaters
- Configurable layouts and upgrades
- DIY shell, kit, or fully assembled
- Indoor or outdoor installation
- Backyard, cabin, rooftop, pontoon, or retreat
- No foundation required
- Homes, rentals, and wellness spaces
- Proven commercial use across the U.S.
- Mobile options for events or seasonal setups
Ask us anything.
Questions about pricing, timing, or if this will work in your space? Shoot us a text, email, or find some time our calendar for a call.