European Sauna Marathon 2026 Program
Friday, 06.02.
17:00 – Central Square marketplace area opens and the saunas are warming up. There will be contests for “Best Sauna Burger,” “Sauna Aroma,” “Best Whisk,” and “Most Special Whisk.”
18:00 – The musical program begins on stage.
19:00 – Sauna Village opens to European Sauna Marathon participants in Otepää’s town square.
20:00 – The programme of sauna masters and sauna rituals begins in the large tent, with demonstrations every half hour.
21:30 – Concert on the outdoor stage.
23:00 – End of the day.
Saturday, 07.02.
8:30–10:30 – Registration is open at Otepää Gymnasium’s sports hall (Mäe 23). Teams will receive wristbands and car stickers, and sign a team confirmation sheet.
10:00–13:00 – Local producers’ fair at Otepää’s central square.
11:00–12:00 – European Sauna Marathon starts in groups of 20 teams, according to the start list.
15:00–18:30 – The finish is open at Otepää Gymnasium’s sports hall. Participants can wash up and change clothes here. There will also be outdoor dining provided by BBQ chefs.
18:00–01:00 – The official after-party and award ceremony for the European Sauna Marathon takes place at Otepää Gymnasium’s sports hall. The buffet will be open.
A hit parade will be set off by guest DJ Rauno Märks, turning Otepää into a one-night-only disco in the winter capital.
Entrance to the after-party is free with a marathon participant wristband. For other guests, the ticket price is €10.
Please note: Tickets are sold only on-site and in cash. Attendees must be 18 years or older.