An authentic wood fired style traditional sauna for two or three people who want real high heat outdoors, backed by an 8.0 kW stove.
The Drammen is a Golden Designs traditional sauna built as a limited run custom production unit, so quantities are limited. It seats 3 and is rated for outdoor or indoor use, with an all weather exterior and a Canadian red cedar interior. The stove runs 170 F to 185 F as its ideal range and can climb to 190 F, which is the high, dry heat that sets a traditional sauna apart from an infrared cabin.
Why this model
- 8.0 kW stove with built in controls delivers real stove heat up to 190 F, not infrared warmth.
- All weather exterior construction is built to sit outdoors, with a red cedar interior for the classic look and scent.
- Chromotherapy color lighting plus a red light therapy feature let you add color or a low light session.
- Built in FM station, Bluetooth connection and performance speakers mean you do not need to bring in outside audio gear.
- Sandglass, bucket and scoop are included so you can start throwing water on the stones right away.
Key specs
| Capacity |
3 person |
| Exterior dimensions (W x D x H) |
79.2" x 71" x 88.3" |
| Interior dimensions (W x D x H) |
75" x 53.4" x 75" |
| Heaters / stove |
8.0 kW traditional stove with built in controls |
| Temperature range |
170 F to 185 F ideal, heats up to 190 F |
| Electrical |
240V / 40 amp for the stove, 120V / 15 amp for lights and music, consult a certified electrician |
| Wood |
All weather exterior with Canadian red cedar interior |
| Door |
Clear tempered glass |
| Lighting and audio |
Oversize interior chromotherapy lighting with red light therapy feature, interior backrest with accent light, LED control panel with built in FM station and Bluetooth, built in performance speakers |
| Placement |
Outdoor use |
| Sauna weight |
1,100 lbs assembled |
| Shipping weight and boxes |
1,310 lbs, ships in 9 boxes |
| Model number |
GDI-8203-01 |
What's in the box
- Sandglass, bucket and scoop
Fit, power and setup
This is an outdoor unit, so plan a level pad roughly 7 feet by 6 feet with enough overhead clearance for an 88 inch tall structure. The stove needs a 240V, 40 amp circuit and the lights and music run on a separate 120V, 15 amp circuit, so a certified electrician should confirm both before use. It ships flat packed in 9 boxes by freight, with curbside delivery and a carrier call to schedule the drop off. Panels clasp together on site, and two people should budget more time than a small cabin, closer to a half day given the size and box count.
Good to know
- 3 person capacity suits two or three adults who want genuine high heat rather than an infrared warmth.
- This is a stove based traditional sauna, so there is no infrared EMF rating to worry about here.
- The 240V, 40 amp stove circuit means an electrician needs to be involved before installation.
- Because this is a limited run custom production unit, availability can be tighter than the standard catalog models.
Cedar wood can cause eye and skin irritation or a respiratory or digestive reaction in some people, and an allergic skin or breathing reaction is possible, so stop use if symptoms occur. Actual finish colors may vary slightly from the website photos due to lighting during photography. This product is intended for general wellness and relaxation. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a physician before use if you have a medical condition or are pregnant.
