Wood-Burning Sauna Stoves

Wood-burning sauna stoves from Harvia and HUUM, from 8.5 to 40 kW, including through-wall models, water heater packages and stainless tent stoves. They suit outdoor saunas, cabins and off-grid builds where you want real fire heat without running a 240V circuit.

Wood-burning sauna stoves for sale: Harvia and HUUM wood stoves, through-wall and water-heater packages, and North Shore tent stoves, from $749. Compare Harvia, HUUM and electric sauna heaters.

How to choose a wood-burning sauna stove

1. Size to the room

Match the stove's kW rating to the room volume, adding for glass and log walls. Our heater calculator gives a starting point.

2. Feed from inside or outside

Standard stoves load inside the hot room. Through-wall models (marked SL or LS) have a firebox extension so you feed wood from an adjoining room or outside, keeping ash and smoke out of the sauna.

3. Packages and add-ons

Some Harvia packages include a water heater tank or chimney. Check what is included on each listing so you know what else to buy, such as chimney sections, floor protection and stones.

4. Tent stoves

North Shore tent stoves are portable SS304 stainless stoves made for sauna tents, with a chimney included. The XL suits larger tents and cold weather.

5. Installation and safety

Compare fuel types in electric vs wood-burning sauna. Return terms differ by brand and are shown on each product page.

Compare top wood-burning sauna stoves

ModelPriceTypeOutputMaterial
HarviaHarvia Pro 20 24kW Wood Sauna Stove Package with 22L Water Heater &... From $5,503Wood-burning24.0 kW-
HarviaHarvia Legend 150 BK 16kW Wood Sauna Stove Package with 25L Water H... $7,699.97Wood-burning16.0 kWSteel
HarviaHarvia Pro 20 SL 24.1kW Through-Wall Wood Sauna Stove $2,199.97Wood-burning24.1 kW-
HarviaHarvia M3 SL 16.5kW Through-Wall Wood Sauna Stove $1,799.97Wood-burning16.5 kW-
North Shore SaunaSauna Tent Wood Stove XL, Heavy-Duty SS304 Stainless with Chimney $949Wood-burning-Stainless Steel
North Shore SaunaSauna Tent Wood Stove, Portable SS304 Stainless with Chimney $749Wood-burning-Stainless Steel

Swipe the table to see more. Specs from each manufacturer. Check the product page for full details and options.

Guides to help you choose

Wood-Burning Sauna Stoves FAQ

How do I size a wood-burning sauna stove?

Match the stove to the room volume range its maker publishes, which is listed on each product page. Rooms with large windows, log walls or thin insulation need a stove rated toward the top of its range or the next size up. Our wood stoves run from 8.5 to 40 kW.

What chimney does a wood sauna stove need?

A wood sauna stove needs an insulated chimney rated for solid fuel, installed to the height and clearances in the stove manual and local code. Some of our packages include a chimney kit, and the listing says so. Have the flue, roof or wall penetration and heat shielding checked by a qualified installer.

What is a through-wall wood stove?

A through-wall stove, often marked SL, has an extended firebox that passes through the sauna wall, so you load wood from an adjoining room or changing area. It keeps ash, smoke and firewood out of the hot room. The wall opening needs fireproof framing and the clearances the maker specifies.

Do I need a permit for a wood-burning sauna?

Rules vary by town. Many areas treat a wood stove as a solid-fuel appliance that needs a permit and inspection, and some HOAs limit outdoor fires or chimneys. Check with your local building department and your insurer before you buy, and keep the installation manual handy for the inspector.

How do I maintain a wood-burning stove?

Burn only dry, untreated wood, empty the ash before it builds up, and inspect or sweep the chimney at least once a year. Check the stones for crumbling, keep the door gasket in good shape and watch for rust on steel parts. The maker's manual sets the exact schedule for each stove.