A hot bath under the open sky while snow lies in the garden, or a refreshing dip in ice-cold water right after the sauna. Garden hot tubs and plunge tubs bring the Scandinavian bathing ritual straight to your terrace. In this category, you will find hot tubs with wood-burning heaters, garden hot tubs with hydromassage, and cold plunge tubs for ice bathing. All are made from Nordic spruce and thermowood, designed in the spirit of Finnish design and manufactured in the EU.

Garden hot tub or jacuzzi: what is the difference?

Although both solutions serve for outdoor bathing, they offer two different experiences. A garden hot tub is a wooden vat in a traditional Nordic style. The water is heated by a heater, most often wood-fired, and the bath itself resembles a ritual: you light the fire, wait for the water to reach the right temperature, and immerse yourself surrounded by steam and the scent of wood. The construction is simple and durable, and the entry price is significantly lower than in the case of a jacuzzi.

A garden hot tub with hydromassage focuses on the comfort known from a SPA. Hydromassage jets work on the muscles of the back, neck, and legs, and the water maintains the set temperature without your intervention. Our Premium models combine a wooden exterior with a comfortable interior and a hydromassage system. This is the choice for those who want to step into warm water at any time, without lighting a heater and waiting.

In short: a hot tub is a natural ritual and live fire; a jacuzzi is daily convenience and water massage. More and more of our customers are adding a third element to the set: a cold plunge tub for cool baths.

Heating the water: wood-burning heater or electric?

A wood-burning heater is a classic. It provides full independence from an electrical connection, low operating costs, and an atmosphere that electrics cannot replicate: the crackle of the fire and smoke rising from the chimney over the steaming water. Heating the tub usually takes from 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on its capacity, the starting water temperature, and the season. Our products use heaters from the Finnish brand Harvia.

Electric heating wins on convenience. You set the temperature, and the system maintains it automatically. The water is ready whenever you feel like a bath. This is standard in heated garden hot tubs, where the heater works with filtration and hydromassage. If you plan frequent, spontaneous baths, electric will prove more practical. If you value the ritual, independence, and a lower purchase price, choose a wood-burning heater.

Year-round bathing, even in winter

Year-round wooden garden hot tubs and tubs with heaters are best enjoyed in winter. The contrast of hot water at 36–38°C and freezing air is the essence of the Nordic bath. Nordic spruce and thermowood are resistant to moisture and fluctuating temperatures, so the hot tub or jacuzzi can stand in the garden all year round without being put away for the season. An insulated cover helps maintain heat and water cleanliness: it limits temperature loss, shortens heating time, and protects the water from leaves or rain. In winter, you only need to ensure that water does not freeze in the installation if you use the bath less frequently.

Ice bathing and cold plunge: the cold side of relaxation

Cold baths are no longer a niche for winter swimmers. The cold plunge is now one of the strongest trends in recovery, practised by athletes, biohackers, and sauna enthusiasts worldwide. Alternating heat and cold—the classic Finnish contrast—is the most pleasant way to close a session: a few minutes in a hot sauna, followed immediately by a short immersion in cold water that revitalises the entire body.

In this category, you will find two solutions. A cold plunge tub is a simple wooden vat that you fill with cold water; in autumn and winter, the weather itself takes care of the right temperature. The ICON Ice Bath with a cooling unit goes a step further: it maintains a low water temperature regardless of the season, without adding ice. This is the simplest way to enjoy ice bathing in your own garden twelve months a year.

The contrast of hot and cold is the oldest ritual of the North — and a daily tool for our ambassador, sauna master Radosław "Radek" Sieraj, founder of the Bulgarian Academy, where European sauna masters are trained. A body warmed in a hot tub and a moment in cool water right after — this alternation exercises the blood vessels, hardens the body against the cold, and gives a feeling of lightness that you will want to return to every evening. A hot tub with a heater and a cold plunge side by side is the simplest home version of what the masters show during ceremonies.

What will you find in this category?

• Jacuzzi Premium 220 and Jacuzzi Premium 240 — spacious garden hot tubs with a hydromassage system, in an elegant wooden casing.
• DeLux 200 hot tub with wood-burning heater — a classic garden hot tub with a heater, ready for bathing without an electrical connection.
• Cold plunge tub 100 — a compact tub for ice bathing and cool dips after the sauna.
• ICON Ice Bath with cooling unit — a cold plunge for the whole year, with active water cooling.

Delivery across the EU and the UK is available for every order. Lead time is 8–10 weeks. Financing options are available, and if you prefer to leave things to the professionals, you can order assembly as a service. All products are covered by a 2-year warranty.

Building a complete relaxation zone in your garden? Take a look at our garden saunas, barrels, and cubes in Finnish style, and combine heat, cold, and hydromassage into one home SPA.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between a garden hot tub and a jacuzzi?

A hot tub is a wooden vat heated by a heater, most often wood-fired: simpler construction, lower price, and a traditional bathing ritual. A jacuzzi features hydromassage, automatic heating, and filtration, offering SPA comfort for everyday use. If you are looking for atmosphere and independence, choose a hot tub; if you want convenience and massage, choose a jacuzzi.

How quickly does a hot tub with a wood-burning heater heat up?

Usually between 1.5 and 3 hours. The exact time depends on the capacity of the tub, the starting water temperature, and the weather. In winter, it is worth allowing extra time and heating the tub with the cover closed, which significantly shortens the entire process.

Can the jacuzzi and hot tub be used in winter?

Yes, these are year-round products. Nordic spruce and thermowood handle frost and moisture well, and bathing in hot water during sub-zero temperatures is the best that Nordic tradition has to offer. A cold plunge tub cools naturally in winter, while the version with a cooling unit maintains a low water temperature even in the heat of summer.

How much does a garden hot tub with a heater cost?

Prices vary depending on the model and specifications. We offer the DeLux 200 hot tub with a wood-burning heater, cold plunge tubs for ice bathing, and garden hot tubs with hydromassage. Delivery across the EU and the UK is available, and financing options are available for your purchase.