Žadeīta Pirts

Žadeīta Pirts is a pirts (traditional Latvian bathhouse) set in Jūrmala, run by hostess Inese Namniece since its opening on January 19, 2017. The stove uses jadeite, a semi-precious stone chosen for its even heat distribution, which the owner says shapes the character of the sauna's heat and steam.

The core experience is the "Ūdens un Liesma" (Water and Flame) ritual: a guided sauna session with personalized whisking (venik) and body cleansing, built for groups of up to six and running as long as four hours. Seasonal touches are part of the routine — fresh branches, flowers and meadow plants gathered for summer sessions change the scent and feel of each visit.

From November 10 to March 1, the house runs its winter signature ritual, "Ziema 256," where guests choose between a therapeutic peat mud treatment or a contouring seaweed mask alongside the sauna work. Solo bookings run 3.5 hours at $250; a two-person booking extends to 4 hours at $300.

Beyond the sauna itself, the property includes a restaurant or café and overnight accommodation, so a visit can stretch from an afternoon session into dinner and a night's stay. Couples treatments are offered, and the venue welcomes families as well as pairs. Reservations are required and are typically arranged directly with the owner over WhatsApp. Staff communicate in Latvian, English and Russian.