The Visby is for anyone who wants one outdoor sauna that does both a traditional high heat stove session and a full spectrum infrared session.
This is Golden Designs' hybrid model, built for 3 people, combining an 8.0 kW electric stove with a full spectrum infrared system of 9 heating emitters. Two of those emitters are Near Zero EMF carbon panels, and the other 7 are near infrared heating elements, so you can pick a hot, traditional stove sweat or a lower heat infrared session in the same cabin. It is rated for outdoor use, with an all weather exterior and a natural Canadian red cedar interior, and one 240V, 40 amp circuit runs both heat sources.
Why this model
- Two heat sources in one cabin, an 8.0 kW stove for traditional heat and a 9 emitter full spectrum infrared system for a gentler session.
- Two of the nine infrared emitters are Near Zero EMF carbon panels, for lower electromagnetic exposure during infrared sessions.
- All weather exterior construction built for year round outdoor placement.
- Chromotherapy color lighting plus a red light feature, a Bluetooth and FM sound system, and a sandglass, bucket and scoop included.
- One 240V, 40 amp circuit powers both the stove and the infrared system, so you are not wiring two separate circuits.
Key specs
| Capacity |
3 people |
| 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 electric stove plus a full spectrum infrared system with 9 emitters (2 Near Zero EMF carbon panels and 7 near infrared heating elements) |
| EMF rating |
The 2 carbon infrared panels are Near Zero EMF; the stove and the other 7 infrared emitters are not separately rated in the source |
| Temperature range |
Stove: 170 F to 185 F ideal, up to 190 F. Infrared: 118 F to 132 F ideal, up to 140 F |
| Electrical |
240V, 40 amp, shared by the stove and the infrared system, install by a certified electrician |
| Wood |
Natural Canadian red cedar interior |
| Door |
Clear tempered glass |
| Lighting and audio |
Chromotherapy color lighting, red light feature, interior LED control panel with FM radio and Bluetooth, built in performance speakers |
| Placement (indoor/outdoor) |
Outdoor use |
| Sauna weight |
1,105 lbs assembled |
| Shipping weight and boxes |
1,420 lbs, ships in 9 boxes |
| Model number |
GDI-8223-01 |
What's in the box
Fit, power and setup
Plan for an outdoor footprint of roughly 79 by 71 inches with ceiling clearance for an 88 inch tall cabin, plus room for the door to swing. This model runs on a single 240V, 40 amp circuit, so have a licensed electrician run that line before delivery. It ships freight in 9 boxes at over 1,400 pounds, so a curbside delivery appointment and help unloading are worth planning for, and this is a custom production unit in limited quantity.
Good to know
- Use the stove for a hot, traditional style session, or switch to the infrared panels for a lower heat session, in the same cabin.
- Only 2 of the 9 infrared emitters are rated Near Zero EMF, the carbon panels specifically.
- A certified electrician needs to install the 240V, 40 amp circuit before you can use it.
- This is a custom production unit in limited quantity, so confirm current availability before ordering.
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.
