Superior Saunas Cabin Sauna
Superior Saunas VIM Oblique Sauna
The Oblique from Superior and VIM builds its hot room from exposed red cedar cross-laminated timber under an angled roof, with a 9 kW IKI Pillar heater. It ships as CNC-cut panels for a one-day install or fully assembled for more.
- Western Red Cedar
- Electric
- 240V Hardwired
Where it’s made
According to the maker:
- Built in Ashland, Wisconsin
- Materials Red cedar CLT the maker calls North American-engineered, with no forest or press named
- Imported parts IKI heater (Estonian brand)
$26,950USD
152% above the median for outdoor saunas.
We may earn a commission when you buy through this link, and you pay the same price. Price as recorded in our catalog on Oct 10, 2026.
Good to know: Assembled units ship from late fall 2026; shipping and setup are quoted by location.
- heater
- 9kW
- hardwired circuit
- 240V
Before you order
This page gathers what Superior Saunas publishes about the Oblique, checked Oct 10, 2026, and adds up what it costs to install.
Who should buy the Oblique?
The Oblique suits someone who wants a design-led sauna and will pay for it. Superior Saunas builds it in Ashland, Wisconsin, with VIM Sauna, from exposed red cedar cross-laminated timber under an angled metal roof, and a 9 kW IKI Pillar heater from the Estonian brand comes with it.
Cedar & Stone's Model 3 is the other cross-laminated timber room we list, delivered fully built. For a traditional cabin at well under half the price, look at Setri's Loki.
What does it take to install?
The panels come CNC-cut and go together in about a day, or you can order the sauna assembled. Shipping and on-site assembly are priced by location. The page we read doesn't give the footprint or the heater's circuit, so get the spec sheet before you plan the base and call an electrician.
What does the Oblique cost all in?
| Cost | Amount | Where the figure comes from |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $26,950 | The regular price at Superior Saunas, recorded Oct 10, 2026. |
| Shipping and assembly | Quoted | By location |
| Aspen or ash thermal exterior | $1,500 more | Over black spruce or thermal pine |
| Heater circuit | Electrician's quote | Ask Superior for the breaker size |
The $26,950 covers a black spruce or thermal pine exterior. Superior says its assembled units deliver from late fall 2026.
This guide draws on Superior Saunas' Oblique page, read Oct 10, 2026.
By the numbers
Price in context
Where it sits among the 13 outdoor saunas we list
At $26,950, the Superior Saunas VIM Oblique Sauna starts 152% above the median for outdoor saunas. The cheapest is the Almost Heaven Salem 2-Person Barrel Sauna at $4,485, and the dearest the Cedar & Stone Model 3 2-3 Person Sauna at $49,900.
What it costs to run
Electricity for a 9 kW heater
- Per session
- 47¢
- Per month
- $10
- Per year
- $121
Sessions of 30 minutes at 17.3¢ a kWh in USD, with the heater cycling as it holds temperature. 17.3¢ is the EIA's 2025 US residential average. Work it out for your own numbers.
How hot it gets
A traditional room heats the air itself
40°C122°F
50°C140°F
60°C158°F
70°C176°F
80°C194°F
90°C212°F
100°C230°F
110°C
The Superior Saunas VIM Oblique Sauna is a traditional sauna. Its heater warms the air to about 176–212°F (80–100°C), and sessions run 15 to 20 minutes. An infrared cabin runs at 113–140°F.
What to know before you buy
Western red cedar, electric, 240V hardwired. These decide whether it suits your space and your electrical panel.
- Western Red CedarWestern Red Cedar is the high-end sauna wood, and it resists rot and insects naturally. It's aromatic and conducts heat poorly, so benches stay cool enough to sit on at 194°F (90°C).
- ElectricAn electric heater holds a steady temperature on its thermostat and needs no chimney. Many models add app or timer control.
- 240V HardwiredA hardwired model needs a dedicated 240V circuit installed by an electrician. Build roughly $600–$2,500 into your total budget for it.
Specifications
From Superior Saunas’s own listing, checked when the page was written.
| Brand | Superior Saunas |
|---|---|
| Model | Superior Saunas VIM Oblique Sauna |
| Type | Cabin Sauna |
| Heater | 9 kW |
| Heat | Electric |
| Power | 240V Hardwired |
| Wood | Western Red Cedar |
| Materials and power | Western red cedar, electric, 240V hardwired |
| Where it's built | Built in Ashland, Wisconsin |
| List price | $26,950 USD |
| Where to buy | Superior Saunas |
| Price recorded | Oct 10, 2026 |
How it compares
We'd weigh the Oblique against these 3 models from our catalog.
- Cedar & Stone Model 3 2-3 Person Sauna
$49,900
Cedar & Stone's Model 3 is a cross-laminated timber room delivered fully built
- Setri Nordheim Loki 5-Person Square Sauna
$10,500
Setri's Nordheim Loki is a traditional cedar cabin for five with a wood stove
- Sebago Sauna Custom Outdoor Sauna
$28,000–$34,000
Sebago builds and installs cedar saunas in Maine for a fixed price
| Product | |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $26,950 | $49,900 | $10,500 | $28,000–$34,000 |
| Seats | n/a | 3 | 5 | n/a |
| Heat | Electric | Electric | Wood-Fired | Wood-Fired, Electric |
| Material | Western Red Cedar | Western Red Cedar | Western Red Cedar | Cedar |
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