There’s less than one week left to experience one of Seattle’s most unexpected summer hangouts. Tuli Lodge, the city’s social sauna and cold plunge garden, is wrapping up its Lake Union Piers pop-up on August 31. If you haven’t made it yet, now is the time. Set against the stunning waterfront in South Lake Union, Tuli Lodge combines wood-fired saunas, cold plunges, lounge chairs, firepits, and plenty of opportunities to linger with friends. The ritual is simple: sweat it out, cool down, and repeat, all while taking in Lake Union’s beautiful scenery. Accessible by bike, bus, boat, and even paddleboard, Tuli Lodge turns a wellness ritual into a fun and social waterfront outing.

The concept was born from founder Hannah Goldstein’s experience with sauna culture in Norway, where she discovered that saunas could be less about luxury and more about community, relaxation, and connection. When she returned to the U.S., she couldn’t find anything quite like it. And that’s how Tuli Lodge was born: a space where sauna could become part of everyday life rather than an occasional indulgence. Named for the Finnish word for “fire,” Tuli is intentionally social, encouraging guests to hang out, play conversation games, meet new people, or simply unwind between rounds of heat and cold. After pop-ups at locations including Old Stove Ship Canal and Pier 62, the Lake Union Piers residency has become the perfect summer setting for the concept.

With just one week remaining, Tuli feels like a quintessentially Seattle experience that you don’t want to miss out on. Grab a friend, bike down to the waterfront, spend an hour moving between sauna and cold plunge, then stick around by the firepit as the evening moves along. It’s wellness, yes, but it’s also an excuse to get outside, try something new, and make the most of this fleeting season. Tuli Lodge closes for the summer on August 31, so if it’s been on your Seattle summer bucket list, consider this your reminder!

For more information, visit tuli-lodge.com.