Which home sauna suits your space?
Start with indoor or outdoor placement, then compare the room you need and the full installation cost.
Three examples at different price points
These models illustrate the jump from compact indoor infrared cabins to an outdoor traditional sauna. All three are from Alpine Spas, so this is a comparison within one supplier’s range—not evidence that it is the best supplier.
| Model / listed price | Type and external size (W × D × H) | Published electrical requirement | Main trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Oslo · $1,895 | Indoor infrared · 1,000 × 910 × 1,910 mm | 1,600 W / 10 A | Smallest footprint here; advertised for 1–2 people. Check bench comfort before treating it as a two-person cabin. |
| Alpine Lyon · $2,695 | Indoor infrared · 1,300 × 910 × 1,910 mm | 2,100 W / 10 A | 300 mm wider than Oslo for $800 more; still indoor-only. |
| Alpine Lucca · $5,995 | Outdoor traditional · 1,480 × 1,530 × 2,050 mm | 4.5 kW / 20 A heater; separate 25 W lighting on a 10 A cable | More substantial installation. Include an electrician and an appropriate base in the budget. |
Advertised equipment prices checked 24 September 2026. Delivery, site preparation and electrical work are not priced in this table. Dimensions exclude additional clearance and access space.
How we would narrow the choice
Limited indoor space: start by marking out the Oslo’s 1 m × 0.91 m footprint with tape. Add the manufacturer’s required clearances and door-opening space. Its smaller price and footprint are reasons to investigate it, not proof that it will be comfortable for two adults.
Two regular users indoors: compare the Lyon’s seating in person if possible. The extra $800 buys 300 mm more external width in this comparison; it does not establish better health outcomes.
An outdoor location: do not put either indoor model outside to save money. The Lucca is an outdoor traditional alternative, but it is a different type of setup with a different electrical requirement. Get the site and electrical scope priced before comparing final totals.
Infrared or traditional: what changes for the buyer?
Infrared models use heating panels; traditional models use a heater and stones. Choose the experience you prefer after trying it, then compare the exact installation requirements. “Infrared” does not automatically mean portable or outdoor-safe. “Traditional” does not establish that a particular heater can share an existing circuit.
A quick electricity example
At an illustrative tariff of $0.30/kWh, the Oslo’s rated 1.6 kW input costs $0.48 for one hour at full input. The Lyon’s 2.1 kW is $0.63. The Lucca heater’s 4.5 kW is $1.35, excluding lights. These are calculations from rated power, not measured session costs: warm-up time and thermostat cycling change actual consumption. An hour of powered operation is not a recommended session duration.
Delivery can change the decision
Alpine prices delivery by quote. For a useful comparison, request the same scope from each supplier: delivered to the final position, assembled, with any electrical work and base preparation itemised. A kerbside delivery is not an installed sauna.
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Checked 24 September 2026. Prices are in AUD and may change. These are selected examples, not a whole-market ranking or hands-on review. Confirm the exact configuration, stock and delivered price before ordering. The links below do not earn us commission.
Useful next steps
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