Overview

Experience two styles of sauna in one premium outdoor retreat with the Golden Designs Carinthia 3-Person Hybrid Outdoor Sauna.

The Carinthia's defining advantage is its hybrid heating system, giving you the choice between PureTech™ full-spectrum infrared and a Harvia 8kW traditional electric sauna stove.

When outdoor temperatures are 45°F or warmer, the full-spectrum infrared system is an available heating option. When conditions are colder—or whenever you prefer the character of a traditional stone sauna—the 8kW Harvia stove provides the traditional sauna experience.

The infrared system incorporates eight emitters, including two Carbon PureTech™ Near Zero EMF heating panels and six near-infrared heating elements. The traditional system centers around a Harvia stove with built-in controls and sauna stones for the classic heated-stone experience.

Designed for up to three people, the Carinthia surrounds its dual heating systems with natural Canadian Hemlock, a protective-stained exterior, bronze privacy tempered glass, chromotherapy lighting, Bluetooth connectivity, FM radio, integrated speakers, and traditional sauna accessories.

The result is a compact but substantial outdoor sauna designed for customers who don't want to choose between infrared and traditional heat.

3-Person • Hybrid Infrared + Traditional Sauna • 8 IR Emitters • Harvia 8kW Stove • Canadian Hemlock • Bluetooth Audio

Key Features

• Hybrid Sauna Design — Choose between full-spectrum infrared or a traditional Harvia electric sauna experience depending on conditions and personal preference.
• 3-Person Capacity — Provides a comfortable home-sauna footprint without requiring the space of a larger five- or six-person model.
• 8 Infrared Emitters — Combines two Carbon PureTech™ Near Zero EMF panels with six near-infrared heating elements.
• PureTech™ Near Zero EMF Technology — The two carbon heating panels are specified by Golden Designs as Near Zero EMF.
• Harvia 8kW Traditional Sauna Stove — Provides a completely different traditional heated-stone sauna option within the same cabin.
• Traditional Sauna Stones — Support appropriate water-on-stone use according to Harvia's operating instructions.
• Natural Canadian Hemlock — Creates the warm wood character associated with a premium traditional sauna environment.
• Protective Exterior Stain — Exterior Canadian Hemlock receives a clear water-protection stain that Golden Designs specifies for annual reapplication.
• Bronze Privacy Tempered-Glass Door — Creates a more private appearance than conventional clear glass while maintaining a contemporary design.
• Interior Chromotherapy Lighting — Adjustable color lighting lets users personalize the visual atmosphere without relying on unsupported therapeutic claims.
• Backrest Accent Lighting — Adds a secondary layer of ambient illumination inside the sauna.
• Exterior Overhang Lighting — Extends the lighting design to the front exterior of the sauna.
• Bluetooth Connectivity — Connect a compatible device to the integrated audio system.
• Built-In FM Station — Adds another entertainment option independent of Bluetooth streaming.
• Built-In Performance Speakers — Integrates audio directly into the sauna cabin.
• Interior LED Control Panel — Provides convenient access to compatible electronic functions.
• Traditional Accessories Included — Sandglass, bucket, and scoop complement traditional sauna use.
• Stainless Steel Hardware — Stainless steel hinge and handle provide a clean finishing detail.

Why This Product Stands Out

Most home saunas require you to make an important decision before you buy:

Infrared or Traditional?

The Carinthia changes that decision.

Its hybrid architecture incorporates both.

PURETECH™ FULL-SPECTRUM INFRARED

2 Carbon PureTech™ Near Zero EMF Panels + 6 Near-Infrared Emitters

or

TRADITIONAL ELECTRIC SAUNA

Harvia 8kW Stove + Heated Sauna Stones

That gives the Carinthia a level of flexibility that a single-heating-system sauna simply cannot offer.

On suitable days, customers can choose the infrared system. When exterior temperatures drop—or whenever the traditional sauna experience is preferred—the Harvia stove provides the alternative.

It's effectively:

TWO SAUNA EXPERIENCES. ONE OUTDOOR CABIN.

Hybrid Heating System

Mode 1 — PureTech™ Full Spectrum Infrared

The Carinthia incorporates a total of:

8 INFRARED EMITTERS

The supplied configuration consists of:

2 Carbon PureTech™ Near Zero EMF Heating Panels

plus

6 Near-Infrared Heating Elements

This creates the Carinthia's full-spectrum infrared configuration.

The infrared operation is ideal when the exterior temperature is approximately:

45°F OR WARMER

Infrared performance can be affected by surrounding outdoor conditions, so customers should not expect the infrared mode to perform identically regardless of exterior temperature.

Mode 2 — Harvia Traditional Sauna

When you want the character of a traditional sauna—or exterior temperatures are below the recommended range for infrared operation—the Carinthia incorporates a:

HARVIA 8kW TRADITIONAL SAUNA STOVE

with built-in controls.

This system heats the sauna environment and sauna stones rather than relying solely on infrared emitters.

The included:

Bucket + Scoop

support traditional water-on-stone sauna use when performed according to Harvia's instructions.

Applying an appropriate amount of water to properly heated sauna stones creates the temporary increase in steam and humidity characteristic of traditional sauna bathing.

Traditional Mode in Cold Weather

One of the Carinthia's most valuable outdoor advantages is the ability to switch heating approaches as conditions change.

The operating strategy is:

Infrared Mode — Ideal at 45°F Exterior Temperature or Warmer

Traditional Harvia Stove — Suitable Across Exterior Temperatures, Subject to Manufacturer Operating Requirements

Actual sauna performance can depend on:

Ambient Temperature • Wind • Installation • Electrical Supply • Maintenance • Weather Exposure • Door Usage • Operating Technique

Always follow Golden Designs and Harvia operating-temperature and weather requirements.

Traditional vs. Infrared — Choose Your Experience

The Carinthia allows customers to choose between two distinctly different approaches without purchasing two separate saunas.

Full-Spectrum Infrared

Uses the integrated infrared emitters as the heat source.

This can be an appealing choice when exterior conditions fall within the recommended operating range for infrared mode.

Traditional Sauna

Uses the Harvia 8kW electric stove and sauna stones to heat the cabin.

This provides the familiar heated-stone environment and allows appropriate water-on-stone use according to Harvia instructions.

Hybrid Advantage

Instead of committing your outdoor space to only one sauna technology:

Choose the mode that fits the conditions and the experience you want that day.

3-Person Capacity

The Carinthia is designed for:

UP TO 3 PEOPLE

Its interior measures:

59.2" W × 53.2" D × 78" H

This gives the Carinthia a more space-conscious footprint than Golden Designs' larger outdoor sauna models while retaining enough interior room for the three-person capacity.

Actual comfort and preferred personal space naturally vary between users.

Canadian Hemlock Construction

The Carinthia is constructed with:

Natural Reforested Canadian Hemlock

Canadian Hemlock gives the sauna the warm grain and natural appearance many customers associate with traditional premium sauna interiors.

Because this is genuine wood, variations in:

Grain • Color • Knots • Texture • Natural Markings

should be expected.

Wood also naturally responds to changing heat and moisture conditions through some expansion and contraction.

Exterior Clear Water-Protective Stain

Exterior Clear Water-Protection Stain

on the Canadian Hemlock exterior.

Canadian Hemlock exterior with clear protective water-resistant stain, requiring annual reapplication.

Outdoor wood still requires routine inspection and care.

Bronze Privacy Tempered Glass

The sauna entrance features a:

BRONZE PRIVACY TEMPERED-GLASS DOOR

The bronze treatment provides a more private appearance than clear glass while maintaining the contemporary visual character of a glazed sauna door.

The door is finished with:

Stainless Steel Hinge + Stainless Steel Handle

for a clean, coordinated appearance.

Interior Chromotherapy Lighting

Integrated color lighting allows customers to change the atmosphere of the sauna interior.

Use different colors to create the visual environment you prefer during each session.

Customizable Ambient Color Lighting

Interior & Exterior Accent Lighting

The Carinthia adds lighting beyond the primary chromotherapy system.

Interior

An illuminated backrest creates an additional layer of ambient light inside the cabin.

Exterior

Accent lighting incorporated into the front overhang adds visual presence around the sauna entrance.

Together, these details make the Carinthia feel like a designed outdoor-living feature rather than simply a functional wooden enclosure.

Bluetooth + FM Audio

The Carinthia includes:

Bluetooth Connectivity

Built-In FM Station

Built-In Performance Speakers

Connect a compatible device and enjoy music, podcasts, audiobooks, meditation audio, or ambient sound during your sauna session.

The integrated FM function provides another audio source when Bluetooth streaming isn't desired.

Interior LED Control Panel

An integrated:

LED CONTROL PANEL

provides access to compatible electronic functions from inside the sauna.

The Harvia stove itself is specified with its own built-in controls.

Always follow the operating sequence and control instructions supplied for the exact sauna and heater configuration.

Traditional Sauna Accessories Included

The Carinthia includes:

Sandglass

A traditional visual method for tracking elapsed time.

Bucket

Designed to hold an appropriate amount of water for traditional sauna-stone use.

Scoop

Allows small quantities of water to be carefully applied to heated sauna stones when permitted by Harvia's instructions.

These accessories complement the traditional side of the Carinthia's hybrid design.

Electrical Requirements

The supplied specifications call for:

240V / 40A

for the 8kW Harvia stove.

CONSULT A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN

Electrical installation must comply with:

• Golden Designs installation requirements
• Harvia installation requirements
• Applicable electrical codes
• Outdoor electrical requirements
• Required circuit protection
• Grounding requirements
• Disconnect requirements
• Local permitting requirements where applicable

Important Electrical Specification Verification

240V / 40A for the 8kW stove.

For the infrared emitters, lighting, audio, and control electronics confirm the electrical specifications from the current Golden Designs installation documentation before electrical work begins.

Dimensions

Overall with Front Overhang

84.1" W × 73.6" D × 97.4" H

Sauna Structure without Overhang

63" W × 56.7" D × 97.4" H

Interior

59.2" W × 53.2" D × 78" H

Assembled Weight

750 LBS

Shipping Weight

930 LBS

Shipping Configuration

9 BOXES

Specifications

Specification	Details
Manufacturer	Golden Designs
Model	Carinthia
SKU	GDI-8123-01
Product Type	Hybrid Outdoor Sauna
Capacity	Up to 3 People
Construction	Natural Reforested Canadian Hemlock
Exterior Finish	Clear Protective Water-Protection Stain
Exterior Stain Maintenance	Annual Reapplication Required
Infrared System	PureTech™ Full Spectrum
Total IR Emitters	8
Carbon IR Panels	2 PureTech™ Near Zero EMF
Near-Infrared Elements	6
Recommended IR Exterior Temperature	Approximately 45°F or Warmer
Traditional Heater	Harvia Electric Sauna Stove
Stove Output	8kW
Stove Controls	Built In
Stove Electrical Requirement	240V / 40A
Interior Lighting	Chromotherapy
Backrest Accent Lighting	Yes
Exterior Lighting	Front Overhang Accent Lighting
Control Panel	Interior LED
Bluetooth	Yes
FM Radio	Yes
Built-In Speakers	Yes
Door	Bronze Privacy Tempered Glass
Hardware	Stainless Steel Hinge & Handle
Sandglass	Included
Bucket	Included
Scoop	Included
Assembled Weight	750 lbs
Shipping Weight	930 lbs
Shipping Boxes	9
Usage	Outdoor

Installation & Site Planning

At approximately 750 pounds assembled, the Carinthia requires an appropriately prepared installation location.

Before ordering, evaluate:

Foundation • Electrical Service • Drainage • Delivery Access • Overhead Clearance • Assembly Space • Property Setbacks • Local Requirements

The final installation surface must be stable, level, and capable of supporting the complete sauna plus occupants and other applicable loads.

Potential installation surfaces may include an appropriately designed:

Concrete Pad • Patio • Deck • Manufacturer-Approved Foundation

Do not assume an existing deck is suitable simply because the sauna physically fits.

Structural capacity should be confirmed when appropriate.

Delivery Planning

The Carinthia ships in:

9 BOXES

with a combined shipping weight of approximately:

930 LBS

Before delivery, customers should consider:

• Driveway and delivery access
• Gate openings
• Path to the installation site
• Stairs
• Grade changes
• Temporary box storage
• Appropriate handling assistance
• Final assembly area

Outdoor Installation & Weather

The Carinthia is an:

OUTDOOR SAUNA

Customers should plan for:

• Appropriate drainage
• Snow and ice conditions
• Roof runoff
• Wind exposure
• Direct sunlight
• Standing water
• Irrigation
• Exterior wood maintenance
• Electrical weather protection
• Local setbacks
• Applicable building requirements

Follow Golden Designs' installation and weather-exposure instructions for the exact model.

Annual Exterior Maintenance

The exterior clear water-protection stain:

REQUIRES ANNUAL REAPPLICATION

Customers should therefore plan on periodic exterior care as part of normal ownership.

Natural wood benefits from ongoing inspection and appropriate care.

What's Included

The Carinthia package includes:

• Golden Designs Carinthia 3-Person Sauna Structure
• Canadian Hemlock Construction
• Exterior Protective Stain
• 8 Infrared Emitters
• 2 Carbon PureTech™ Near Zero EMF Panels
• 6 Near-Infrared Heating Elements
• Harvia 8kW Traditional Sauna Stove
• Traditional Sauna Stone System
• Bronze Privacy Tempered-Glass Door
• Stainless Steel Hinge & Handle
• Interior Chromotherapy Lighting
• Backrest Accent Lighting
• Exterior Front Overhang Lighting
• Interior LED Control Panel
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• Built-In FM Station
• Built-In Speakers
• Sandglass
• Bucket
• Scoop

Sauna Safety

The Carinthia combines high-temperature electrical heating equipment and infrared emitters, so customers should follow all Golden Designs and Harvia installation and operating instructions.

Important practices include:

• Maintain required heater clearances.
• Never cover the sauna stove.
• Keep combustible materials away from the stove.
• Use only approved sauna stones.
• Apply water only when and as permitted.
• Never pour water onto electrical controls or infrared components.
• Do not modify the stove or infrared system.
• Keep required ventilation openings unobstructed.
• Follow the manufacturer's temperature and session instructions.
• Supervise children appropriately.
• Do not use the sauna while impaired.
• Exit if you feel faint, dizzy, confused, excessively uncomfortable, or otherwise unwell.
• Keep inappropriate liquids away from electrical equipment.
• Have electrical work completed according to applicable requirements.

Customers for whom high-temperature exposure may present a concern should seek appropriate professional guidance before use.

Who This Is For

The Golden Designs Carinthia is particularly well suited for customers who want maximum flexibility from a relatively compact premium outdoor sauna.

It's an excellent fit for:

• Homeowners who can't decide between infrared and traditional sauna styles
• Couples wanting a spacious sauna with room for an additional user
• Households wanting up to three-person capacity
• Customers wanting an outdoor sauna without the footprint of a five-person model
• Customers who value a Harvia traditional stove
• Customers interested in PureTech™ full-spectrum infrared
• Customers wanting Bluetooth audio and integrated speakers
• Premium backyard and outdoor-living projects
• Customers who appreciate Canadian Hemlock construction
• Customers who want traditional sauna accessories included

The Carinthia's strongest customer proposition is simple:

You Don't Have to Choose Between Infrared and Traditional Sauna.

Common Questions

Is the Carinthia an infrared or traditional sauna?
Both. It is a hybrid sauna incorporating full-spectrum infrared emitters and a separate Harvia 8kW traditional sauna stove.

How many infrared emitters does it have?
Eight total: 2 Carbon PureTech™ Near Zero EMF panels and 6 near-infrared heating elements.

Can I use infrared mode during winter?
The full-spectrum infrared is ideal when exterior temperatures are 45°F or warmer. Below that range, the traditional Harvia stove is the appropriate heating option.

Does Near Zero EMF mean zero EMF?
No. PureTech™ carbon panels are Near Zero EMF, not zero EMF.

What traditional heater does it use?
A Harvia 8kW electric traditional sauna stove with built-in controls.

Can I put water on the sauna stones?
Water may be used on appropriate heated sauna stones only when and as permitted by Harvia's instructions.

How many people does it accommodate?
Up to 3 people.

What kind of wood is it made from?
Natural reforested Canadian Hemlock.

Does the exterior require maintenance?
Yes. The exterior protective stain requires annual reapplication.

Is the sauna waterproof?
The Sauna is water-protected with a water-protection stain on the exterior wood and specifically requires annual reapplication.

Does it have Bluetooth?
Yes.

Does it include speakers?
Yes.

Does it have an FM radio?
Yes.

Does it have chromotherapy lighting?
Yes. It includes an interior color-lighting system.

What type of door does it have?
A bronze privacy tempered-glass door.

What electrical service does it require?
240V / 40A for the 8kW stove. The complete electrical requirements for the infrared system and other electronics should be confirmed before installation.

Do I need an electrician?
Yes. Consult a certified electrician.

What are the exterior dimensions with the overhang?
84.1" W × 73.6" D × 97.4" H.

What are the dimensions without the overhang?
63" W × 56.7" D × 97.4" H.

What are the interior dimensions?
59.2" W × 53.2" D × 78" H.

How much does it weigh?
Approximately 750 pounds assembled.

What is the shipping weight?
Approximately 930 pounds.

How many boxes does it ship in?
9 boxes.