Bastuflotten Arrie

Bastuflotten Arrie is a locally operated recreational sauna experience located in Arrie, a village within Vellinge Municipality in Skåne County, southern Sweden. The business centers around a floating sauna, known in Swedish as a “bastuflotte”, ituated on or near one of the area’s tranquil lakes, providing a scenic and nature-immersed wellness activity.

This type of establishment has become popular in southern Sweden for private gatherings, relaxation, and outdoor wellness, often combining wood-fired saunas with options for swimming and socializing in a rural lakeside environment.

Setting and experience

Bastuflotten Arrie offers guests an opportunity to enjoy the traditional Swedish sauna ritual in natural surroundings. Visitors can relax in the warmth of the sauna and cool off with a refreshing dip in nearby waters. The serene landscape around Arrie—open countryside near Malmö—enhances the sense of seclusion and connection to nature.

Relevance and appeal

Floating saunas like Bastuflotten Arrie are part of a growing interest in sustainable, experience-based tourism in the Skåne region. They attract both locals and visitors seeking a unique wellness experience combining outdoor adventure, local culture, and relaxation. The proximity to urban centers such as Malmö makes it a convenient retreat for day trips or small group events.

Community and local character

Located within the rural environment of Arrie, the sauna complements the area’s blend of agricultural land and small-scale tourism. Its operation contributes to the diversification of leisure offerings in Vellinge Municipality, highlighting a Scandinavian lifestyle focused on health, nature, and social well-being.