The Estonian Sauna Masters III
Aufguss Championships
Championships take place 24–26.04.2026
Over three days, 12 of Estonia’s best Aufguss sauna masters will compete in a total of 11 solo performances and 3 team performances. Each sauna performance lasts 10–15 minutes and consists of several judged elements: towel technique, directing aromas and air flows, clarity of the sauna performance’s narrative, appropriate use of aromas, relaxation of the people in the sauna, and the coherence of all the above components. Performances are evaluated by an international jury, and the winners will represent Estonia at the Aufguss World Championships in Germany at Satama Sauna Resort and Spa, 14–20 September 2026.
A separate admission ticket is required for the Estonian Aufguss Championships. Children may attend performances from the age of 12 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sauna temperature: 75 °C.
COMPETITION DAY SCHEDULE
1. competition day
24. april
13:00
Opening
Opening ceremony
14:00
Modern Classic
Kaupo Sõrmus
15:00
Aufguss · Team
Ksenia Komarov & Frederik Vilms-Jamsa
“2Hot 2Heist”
16:00
Modern Classic
Karl-Peeter Kangur
17:00
Aufguss · Team
Hanna-Lisett Koppel & Oliver Raus
18:00
Aufguss · Guest
Guest performer from the Netherlands
19:00
Aufguss · Team
Nora Katreen Harik & Timofei Tihhomirov
“Active search”
20:00
Modern Classic
Frederik Vilms-Jamsa
2. competition day
25. april
13:00
Modern Classic
Ksenia Komarov
14:00
Aufguss · Solo
Karl-Peeter Kangur
“Secret: You Create the World Around You”
15:00
Aufguss · Solo
Nora Katreen Harik
“The Seventh …”
16:00
Aufguss · Solo
Ivan Hudik
“Flashes of Life”
17:00
Aufguss · Guest
Guest performer from the Netherlands
18:00
Aufguss · Solo
Heidy Tammel
“The Fire of Harmony”
19:00
Aufguss · Solo
Timofei Tihhomirov
“The Price of Power”
20:00
Modern Classic
Hanna-Lisett Koppel
21:00
Aufguss · Guest
Guest performer from the Netherlands
3. competition day
26. april
12:00
Aufguss · Solo
Kaupo Sõrmus
“Wishing Syndrome”
13:00
Modern Classic
Nora Katreen Harik
15:00
Aufguss · Solo
Ksenia Komarov
“Lost Flight”
15:00
Aufguss · Solo
Hristina Sergejeva
“Birth of Aurora”
16:00
Aufguss · Solo
Hanna-Lisett Koppel
“The Girl on the Bookshelf”
17:00
Aufguss · Solo
Timmu Viilup
“Rock Era”
18:00
Aufguss · Solo
Frederik Vilms-Jamsa
“Turbulence”
19:00
CLOSING
Results of the Championships
Participants
Estonian sauna masters that attend for Aufguss Championships:
Timofei Tihhomirov
20 YEARS OLD · SAUNA MASTER FOR 0.5 YEARS
In 1960s New York a young man becomes the new head of a mafia family after his father’s disappearance, initially relishing power and apparent calm. He soon discovers that his father’s disappearance was orchestrated by his own brother, triggering an inner crisis and shattering his trust. Unable to turn against his family, he makes a tragic choice.
Hanna-Lisett Koppel
29 YEARS OLD · SAUNA MASTER FOR 2.5 YEARS
The story follows a girl who reads many books. During the performance she leads guests on an adventure through three books — “Cinderella,” “Harry Potter,” and “Dracula.”
Timmu Viilup
23 YEARS OLD · SAUNA MASTER FOR 3.5 YEARS
The story follows a young man who goes to Hollywood dreaming of becoming a rock star but initially ends up working in a rock bar; after many years he gets an opportunity to pursue fame. After failing to achieve success in a boyband, he rediscovers his true passion—rock music—and eventually reaches the big stages.
Nora Katreen Harik
20 YEARS OLD · SAUNA MASTER FOR 1.5 YEARS
Evil otherworldly spirits need one more pure soul to conquer the world and find a naïve girl who dreams of love. They break her trust by revealing that love is full of deceit and wickedness. After a transformation born of pain, the girl joins them and becomes the final sin, Lust.
Kaupo Sõrmus
50 YEARS OLD · SAUNA MASTER FOR 3 YEARS
A cheerful man who seemingly has everything lets greed guide him when a goldfish grants him ever more wealth and beauty. Only through loss and disappointment does he realize that true value lies in the present moment and in what he already possesses.
Ksenia Komarov
22 YEARS OLD · SAUNA MASTER FOR 2.6 YEARS
My competition piece tells how a small toy airplane gives rise to a great dream that carries one through life and across the ocean. It is the mystical life story of a female pilot’s courage to follow her heart—no matter where or how far—even if it leads into the unknown.
Heidy Tammel
23 YEARS OLD · SAUNA MASTER FOR 8 months
For centuries, fairies have guarded the Fire of Harmony, which maintains the world’s balance, but growing evil now threatens it. They choose one brave being with a pure heart to return the fire to its original place. The journey leads through dangers and magical locations to restore peace and balance.
Frederik Vilms-Jamsa
26 YEARS OLD · SAUNA MASTER FOR 2 YEARS
“Turbulence” tells the story of a flight attendant who strives to keep the airline’s reputation clean, elite, and hospitable, even though the company itself is far from reliable. As more problems surface, the airline’s image deteriorates in the public eye, and he does everything he can to prevent that at any cost.
Hristina Sergejeva
34 YEARS OLD · SAUNA MASTER FOR 1 YEARS
What happens when eternal winter meets the sun? It is a story of change, power, and the moment when the auroras are born.
Karl-Peeter Kangur
30 YEARS OLD · SAUNA MASTER FOR 6 YEARS
The story is inspired by the book The Secret by Rhonda Byrne.
Ivan Hudik
40 YEARS OLD · SAUNA MASTER FOR 2 YEARS
The story is born from real experiences, memory flashes and moments from the author’s life. It reflects how parents’ words and teachings live on within us. Each scene is an emotion. Each moment is a reminder of what truly matters. Life is not measured by the number of years lived but by the moments that remain with us forever.
Oliver Raus
28 YEARS OLD · SAUNA MASTER FOR 3.5 YEARS
A story in which Oliver and a colleague take to the sauna stage with a playful and humorous act — “letting the inner monkeys loose”. Alongside the fun and energy, the focus remains on clean technique and a wholesome experience.
Teams
Teams competing at the Estonian Aufguss Sauna Masters Championships:
Nora Katreen Harik & Timofei Tihhomirov
Their story is about an active dating life… but with entirely different goals in mind. One is looking for true love – the other for something far darker.
Ksenia Komarov & Frederik Vilms-Jamsa
This year’s act is a sequel to last year’s story – a love story once again, but this time deeper, more mature and full of the emotions of reunion. Inspired by TV series, where each episode takes the story to a new level. The audience can look forward to a cinematic experience where the story, characters and sauna ritual are woven together into one cohesive whole.
Hanna-Lisett Koppel & Oliver Raus
Their act this year is playful and unexpected – a story of two lone monkeys who, after a series of adventures, finally find each other. It is a slick, slightly quirky yet technically precise and energetic show. The audience can expect laughter, surprises and genuine on-stage chemistry.
VIDEOs
Estonian Aufguss Championships 2024 and 2025 winners!
SOLO 1ST PLACE: Nora Katreen Harik
SOLO 1ST PLACE: Ksenia Kolkina
Guest performers
From the Netherlands
Ashley Fijma
Guest Performer · Netherlands
Robin Lukassen
Guest Performer · Netherlands
INTERNATIONAL JURY
The jury consists of:
Lasse Eriksen
Norway
Lay Pang Ong
Denmark
Łukasz Dłużniewski
Poland
Kim Heonsok
Japan
Daniella Messiha Høstad
Norway
