This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). With 24 saunas to 23 residents, it’s fair to say the village of Liehittäjä has at least one more sauna than is strictly necessary.

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With 24 saunas to 23 residents, it’s fair to say the village of Liehittäjä has at least one more sauna than is strictly necessary. Spend any time here, however, and you soon understand the ratio — ...