
Ponta dos Ganchos, Santa Catarina, Brazil: The only thing better than a sauna with a view? A private sauna with a view. This hot spot offers exclusive vistas over Brazil's beautiful Emerald Coast.

Rifugio Lagazuoi, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy: Perched on a mountain top, Rifugio Lagazuoi boasts the highest sauna in the Dolomites. The tube-shaped hot room fits six people -- but the views are expansive and unforgettable.

Aro Ha, Glenorchy, New Zealand: The dry-heat sauna at this award-winning wellness retreat offers a window over Lake Wakatipu and New Zealand's snow-capped Southern Alps.

Hotel Brussels, Belgium: Instead of getting sweaty in a crowded rooftop bar you can enjoy the skyline of Brussels from this serene sauna, 23 floors up.

Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como, Italy: This dry-heat sauna with fairytale views over the lake and hills is part of the lavish T-Spa, a wellness oasis which also features a marble-lined hammam, five jacuzzis and an infinity pool.

Mama Thresl, Leogang, Austria: The Finnish-style sauna in this secluded alpine lodge lets you soak in tranquil views over the Kitzbühel Alps as you sweat out your stresses.

Juvet Landscape Hotel, Valldal, Norway: This isn't your average sauna. It's made out of brightly painted concrete and features floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the Valdolla River and the western fjords.

Hotel Arts Barcelona, Spain: The glass-encased sauna occupies a lofty eyrie on the 43rd floor with sweeping views over the Mediterranean Sea, the Barcelona coastline and the surrounding cityscape.


