Short answer: yes, Blazin Saunas ships handmade outdoor saunas to Minnesota. A team of six builds each sauna for your order in Idaho Falls, East Idaho. Pods, barrels, cubes, and the Timberline ship free across the contiguous U.S., including Minnesota. The Teton and Blackwood arrive fully built, with shipping quoted.
Minnesota has long winters and an old sauna tradition. This page is for Minnesota buyers; our Upper Midwest guide also covers Wisconsin and Michigan.
A sauna tradition with deep roots here
Sauna came to this region with Finnish immigrants. MNopedia, from the Minnesota Historical Society, notes that Finnish settlers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries often built a sauna as the first structure on new rural land, living and bathing in it while they built their farms. The Barberg-Selvälä-Salmonson sauna in Cokato is the oldest savusauna, or smoke sauna, still standing in Minnesota (MNopedia, Barberg-Selvälä-Salmonson Sauna).
Long winters, steady snow
Winter in Minneapolis-St. Paul is cold, with steady snow. Keep the roof clear, shovel a path to the door, and set the sauna where drifting snow won't bury the entrance. Confirm with your building department what snow load applies at your address. More: Cold-climate saunas.
Sugi cedar kits, screwed not glued
Every sauna is built with stainless steel screws, with no glue in the cabin joinery and no off-gassing plastics in the structure. Pods, barrels, cubes, and Timberline have 1 5/8" thick Sugi cedar walls. Teton and Blackwood are insulated cabins with a Sugi cedar, Thermo Spruce, or Thermo Aspen interior, and siding chosen per build. See Sugi cedar outdoor saunas and Clean build, no glue.
Wood-burning, electric, or both
The wood-fired sauna is part of the tradition here, and electric is the easy choice in town. Electric or wood-burning heaters, and we can build with both wood and electric if you want both. Gas and propane heaters are available by request: call, text or message us to set it up. Our pods, cubes, 2 Person Barrel, XL Barrel, and Timberline list 175 to 230°F for the included heater.
- Wood-burning for a cabin, lake lot, or rural property where bringing power out is impractical. Check your local rules and ask us, and follow the stove instructions for clearances.
- Electric for a backyard where a licensed electrician can run a dedicated circuit.
Compare them in Electric vs wood-burning heaters.
Permits: check local rules first
Minnesota cities, towns, and counties each add their own zoning and setback rules. Electrical work for a heater can need its own permit even when the structure does not.
A heated sauna may not be treated like a storage shed, and a shed exemption, where one exists, may not cover zoning, setbacks, HOA covenants, or electrical work. Check local rules with your city, town, or county before you order. Our Permits and HOA guide has the questions to ask.
Which model fits?
- One person: the Pod Mini.
- Two people: the 2 Person Pod or 2 Person Barrel.
- Four people: the 4 Person Pod, 4 Person Barrel, or 4 Person Cube.
- Six to eight: the 6 Person Cube seats 6, the XL Barrel 6 to 8, and the Timberline 6 in the small or 8 in the large.
- Insulated, fully built cabins: the Teton comes in sizes from 5x6 to 8x10. The Blackwood seats 6 to 8 in the 8x10 and 12 to 14 in the 8x15.
Pods, barrels, cubes, and the Timberline are $1,250 off regular price right now; the Teton and Blackwood are regular price. Not sure on size? See the size guide or Which sauna fits me · Buying guide. Shop by size: Solo · Couple · Family · Group.
Delivery and assembly
Pods, barrels, cubes, and the Timberline ship free to Minnesota after a build of about 4-5 weeks, then 5-10 business days in transit. Most customers assemble the sauna themselves; professional assembly by our nationwide crew is optional, and Blazin installs it. Plan your base and electrical before assembly day.
The Teton and Blackwood leave our shop fully built. Shipping is quoted by location and crane needs, and lead time is confirmed with the quote. Tell us about tight driveways, steep lots, or overhead wires. Details: Delivery and lead times.
Ordering from Minnesota
Call (208) 520-6612 · (208) 270-5860 to plan your order. Consultations are by phone only, with no site visits, so have photos of the spot, the access route, and your power situation ready. You can finance through Affirm or pay with HSA/FSA funds through TrueMed.
Our 3-year limited warranty covers residential, rental, commercial, and dealer use. All sales are final. Each sauna is handmade for your order in East Idaho. Defects are covered by our 3-year warranty.
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship outdoor saunas to Minnesota?
Yes. Pods, barrels, cubes, and the Timberline ship free to Minnesota as part of our free shipping to the contiguous U.S. The Teton and Blackwood arrive fully built, with shipping quoted by location and crane needs. Call (208) 520-6612 · (208) 270-5860.
How much snow should a Minnesota sauna handle?
Minneapolis-St. Paul has cold winters with steady snow. Keep the roof and door clear, set the sauna where drifting snow won't bury the entrance, and check your local rules and ask us about your address.
Do I need a permit for a backyard sauna in Minnesota?
Possibly. Check local rules with your city, town, or county; it decides what your project needs. Electrical work, zoning, and HOA rules can also apply.
Wood-burning or electric for a Minnesota winter?
Both work. Electric suits a backyard where an electrician can run a dedicated circuit. Wood-burning suits a cabin or lake property without easy power.
How long does delivery to Minnesota take?
Pods, barrels, cubes, and the Timberline take about 4-5 weeks to build, then 5-10 business days in transit. For the Teton and Blackwood, lead time is confirmed with your quote.
Can I put a sauna on a lake property or cabin lot?
Yes, in many cases. Ask us about your site when you call, and check local rules with your city, town, or county first, since lakeside lots can have their own setback and zoning rules. If your place is down a seasonal road or has a tight approach, tell us early.
Do you deliver outdoor saunas to Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth and Rochester?
Yes. Pods, barrels, cubes and the Timberline ship free to any address in the lower 48 states, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth and Rochester. The Teton, Blackwood and Timberline Lux are quoted shipping and arrive fully built.
Which Blazin saunas arrive fully built?
The Teton, Blackwood and Timberline Lux arrive fully built, with shipping quoted for your location. Pods, barrels, cubes and the Timberline ship as kits.
| Model | Seats | Exterior size | Heat | Ships as | Price range (checked Oct 19, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pod Mini | 1 | 78" H x 48" D x 48" W | Electric, or gas by request | Kit | $3,945 to $5,445 (outdoor roof kit; $3,795 indoor version) |
| 2 Person Pod | 2 | 77 3/8" H x 61 1/4" D x 55" W | Electric, or gas by request | Kit | $5,545 to $8,045 |
| 4 Person Pod | 4 | 78" H x 72 1/4" D x 58" W | Electric, or gas by request | Kit | $6,145 to $8,645 |
| 2 Person Barrel | 2 | 6' H x 4' D x 6' W | See product page | Kit | $5,445 to $6,945 |
| 4 Person Barrel | 4 | 6' x 6' x 6' | See product page | Kit | $6,545 to $9,245 |
| XL Barrel | 6 to 8 | 6' H x 7' D x 6' W or 6' x 8' x 6' (porch add-on available on both) | See product page | Kit | $7,045 to $10,145 |
| 4 Person Cube | 4 | 77 3/8" H x 60" D x 73 3/8" W | See product page | Kit | $6,945 to $8,645 |
| 6 Person Cube | 6 | 6x6x6 size: 77 3/8" H x 73 1/2" D x 73 3/8" W | Electric; wood or gas on request, ask us | Kit | $6,845 to $10,345 |
| Timberline | 6 (Small) or 8 (Large) | Small: 90" H sloped to 84", 72" D x 84" W; Large: 84" D x 96" W | See product page | Kit | $8,245 to $12,145 |
| Teton | 4 to 10 | 5x6, 6x8, 8x8 or 8x10 ft | See product page | Arrives fully built | $18,095 to $28,995 |
| Blackwood | 6 to 8 (8x10) or 12 to 14 (8x15) | 8x10 or 8x15 ft, with changing room | See product page | Arrives fully built | $30,995 to $47,495 |
| Timberline Lux | Confirmed with your quote | Confirmed with your quote | See product page | Arrives fully built | $20,495, $22,495 or $25,495 |
Kit prices include $1,250 off pods, barrels, cubes and the Timberline. Teton, Blackwood and Timberline Lux are not on sale. Prices were checked on the live product pages on Oct 19, 2026 and change with heater, roof and size choices.
Talk with us
Call (208) 520-6612 · (208) 270-5860 for a phone consultation, or email support@blazinsaunas.com. Nearby guides: Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan together · the Dakotas, Nebraska and Kansas · Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Ohio · Saunas for cabins and off-grid land. Shipping for every state: national delivery page. Or browse the full sauna collection. Quick answers: Sauna FAQs.