The Forssa is a traditional stove sauna for 3 to 4 people who want real high heat rather than an infrared session.
This Golden Designs traditional sauna uses an 8.0 kW electric stove to reach an ideal 170 F to 185 F, with a maximum of 190 F, the kind of heat a traditional wood fired sauna delivers. It has a hemlock exterior with a red cedar interior, is rated for 3 people by the manufacturer, and is built for indoor use or a covered outdoor spot. Two circuits run it, a 240V, 40 amp line for the stove and a separate 120V, 15 amp line for the lights and sound system.
Why this model
- 8.0 kW stove reaches an ideal 170 F to 185 F, up to 190 F, real traditional sauna heat.
- Red cedar interior with a hemlock exterior shell.
- Chromotherapy color lighting plus a red light feature, Bluetooth and FM sound, and a sandglass, bucket and scoop included.
- Works indoors or in a covered outdoor spot, more flexible than an indoor only model.
Key specs
| Capacity |
3 person capacity, fits 3 to 4 |
| Exterior dimensions (W x D x H) |
75" x 48" x 78" |
| Heaters / stove |
8.0 kW electric stove with built in controls |
| Temperature range |
170 F to 185 F ideal, up to 190 F |
| Electrical |
240V, 40 amp for the stove; 120V, 15 amp for the lights and sound controls |
| Wood |
Reforested Canadian hemlock exterior with a red cedar interior |
| Door |
Clear tempered glass |
| Lighting and audio |
Oversize interior chromotherapy color lighting, red light feature, interior backrest accent light, LED control panel with FM radio and Bluetooth, built in performance speakers |
| Placement (indoor/outdoor) |
Indoor or covered exterior use |
| Sauna weight |
700 lbs |
| Shipping weight and boxes |
810 lbs, ships in 8 boxes |
| Model number |
GDI-7203-01 |
What's in the box
Fit, power and setup
Plan for a footprint of roughly 75 by 48 inches with clearance for a 78 inch tall cabin, and either an indoor room or a covered outdoor area since this is not rated for open weather. You need two circuits, a 240V, 40 amp line for the stove and a separate 120V, 15 amp line for the lighting and sound, so a licensed electrician should handle the wiring. It ships freight in 8 boxes at 810 pounds, so expect a scheduled curbside delivery.
Good to know
- This is a traditional stove sauna, not infrared, so expect higher heat and a different feel than an infrared model.
- Rated for 3 people by the manufacturer, though the model is sized to fit 3 to 4.
- Keep it indoors or under cover, it is not built for open outdoor weather.
- A certified electrician needs to run both the 240V stove circuit and the separate 120V control circuit.
Actual color may vary slightly from what you see on the website due to photography and lighting. Cedar wood can cause eye, skin, respiratory or digestive irritation or an allergic reaction in some people, so stop use if you notice symptoms. 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.
