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The Skargards Panel

The classic wooden hot tub

The Panel has the distinctive aura of traditional wooden hot tubs, yet with a decidedly elegant modern touch. Made with high-quality materials, the classic Skargards model fits perfectly in your garden or anywhere in the great outdoors. The ergonomic seating ensures superior comfort.

  • Thermowood® cladding
  • Powerful direct-heating stove
  • Ergonomic fibreglass tub
  • Delivered ready-to-use  More info

Excellent 4.6

1098 reviews

Panel 190 for 4–5 persons

£2,990

Ready to ship in 1 week

Panel 220 for 6–8 persons

£3,490

Ready to ship in 1 week


Sustainable thermowood

Rooted in Swedish tradition

The Panel wooden hot tub sports a refined exterior and a practical clip-on fence, both made of eco-certified Thermowood®. The thermal process is environmentally-friendly and confers weather- and mould-resistant properties, which is why Skargards uses this material exclusively for all cladding and wooden accessories.

  • Eco-certified Thermowood®

Powerful direct-heating stove

Perfecting a proven concept

As with all traditional wooden hot tubs, the log-fired stove is submerged in the bathing water to heat it directly and effectively. Heat transfer is optimised thanks to the cylindrical stove design and the wise choice of material. Indeed, high-grade stainless steel ensures long-term durability and performance as well as resistance to seawater and chlorine.

Direct-heating stove

Ergonomic bathing area

Your new comfort zone

Fitted with Skargards’ signature tub, the Panel is remarkably comfortable. Multi-layered fibreglass has replaced the plain wooden interior of traditional wooden hot tubs, providing a smooth surface and ergonomic shapes instead of sharp 90° angles. Once you get in, you may find it hard to get out.

Fibreglass tub

Premium materials

Quality within your means

The Panel combines sleek Swedish design with strong, durable materials such as the Thermowood® cladding, the stainless steel stove, the multi-layered fibreglass tub and the galvanised steel undercarriage. And with low running costs, you can take pride in a smart wooden hot tub purchase for many years to come.

  • Multi-layered fibreglass
  • Ergonomic shapes
  • Screwless design

Galvanised steel undercarriage

Wherever the warmth takes you

Delivered ready-to-use, the Panel is designed to immediately be set up in your location of choice thanks to its solid self-supporting structure. Feel free to place it in your garden, near your cottage or in any other remote, picturesque area. That's the beauty of a wooden hot tub with no electrical components.

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Specifications overview

Technical questions?

High-quality materials ensure long-term durability, giving you peace of mind as the years go by. Skargards deals exclusively with Scandinavian and European suppliers to produce premium wooden hot tubs.

Full specifications

Model

Panel 190

Panel 220

4–5 persons

6–8 persons

151 kg …

Panel hot tub dimensions

187 kg …

Panel Plus hot tub dimensions

The Panel stove improves on the proven concept of traditional wooden hot tubs ...

Between 2 and 3 hours ...

Between 2.5 and 3.5 hours ...

The Panel is delivered fully assembled and equipped with with everything you'll need ...


  • Eco-certified Thermowood®

  • Made in Sweden

  • Certified product

Main highlights

What makes the Panel unique?

  • Wood stove made of high-grade stainless steel
  • Thermowood® cladding & fence
  • Ergonomic fibreglass tub
  • Galvanised steel base frame
  • Draining plug with floater 
  • Suitable for chlorine and seawater
  • CE-certified

Payment & delivery

Delivered ready-to-enjoy 

Except for final steps such as attaching the flue, the Panel hot tub arrives completely pre-assembled with the accessories you've ordered, including the bubble jet and lighting systems. Remember that the hot tub should be placed on a solid, level surface e.g. concrete base, wooden terrace, paving stones, etc.

The story of Triple X Adventures

Read their story

Skargards develops, produces and markets Swedish wood-fired hot tubs. Our factory is located on the coast of Vänern, Sweden's largest lake. Skargards is one of Europe's biggest wood-fired hot tub producers. Our products are sold in 13 countries throughout northern Europe. Receive your wood-fired hot tub from us exactly the way you imagined it. We build each and every hot tub as requested, then deliver it all the way to you – free of charge.

All the tubs are made of glass fibre reinforced plastic, a material also used for building boats. We choose exclusively eco-certified wood for our wood-fired hot tubs.

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Built for all seasons

A wooden hot tub is an authentic Swedish experience that can be enjoyed at any time of the year, whether under a starry summer night or in the cold of winter.

July in Stockholm, Sweden

Hot tub model: Panel 220

September in Penk, Austria

Hot tub model: Panel 190

“It looks every bit as good as the promotional images would have you believe — beautifully engineered and we're chuffed to bits with it!”

— Mark, Skargards hot tub owner, Trustpilot review

Late summer, autumn and winter in Sweden

Hot tub model: Panel 220

Interior of Panel

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Skargards' classic wood stove

The way nature intended

We believe that a log-fired stove is the natural and authentic way to enjoy a wooden hot tub. The experience offers a welcome break from hectic everyday life and all the technology that comes with it. It is a simple concept that has stood the test of time: burning wood in a stove to heat the bathing water.

Simple heating process

Harnessing fire with ease

How does it work? Simply start by laying some kindling and a few logs at the bottom of the stove. Once ignited, the fire's intensity can be regulated with the wood-handled stove lid that controls the air flow. To make it all the easier, the stove's height facilitates wood loading — its large size accommodates long logs and significantly reduces the number of refills.

  • Large fire chamber
  • Easy temperature control

Durable cylindrical construction

Created for all seasons

All Skargards wooden hot tubs were made to withstand the harsh winters of Sweden. Made with durable AISI 316 stainless steel, the Panel stove is cylindrically shaped which renders it highly resistant to warping despite extreme temperature variation. As the strongest and most structurally sound geometrical shape, a cylinder allows for a thinner stove lining which optimises heat transfer. 


  • High-grade Stainless steel

  • Winter proof

Protective thermowood fence

A safe space to share with loved ones

An elegant wooden fence safely separates the bathing area from the stove and flue. For safe use, the wide handle on the stove lid is made of treated wood which does not conduct heat. Skargards is committed to your personal safety — that's why it is the only producer to have all its wooden hot tubs CE-certified.


  • Certified product

Simple enhancements

Building on the basics

Although wooden hot tubs are based on a beautifully simple concept, there are always ways to push the enveloppe with some equally simple enhancements such as optimising air flow and water circulation.

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Air flow is regulated thanks to the stove lid which sports a wide handle for safe use. The side-channel on the right ensures that air can reach the core of the fire to increase its intensity.

The bottom of the stove is fitted with two channels where the heat is at its most intense. Due to the Venturi effect, the natural circulation of the water is given a boost, thus distributing the warmth evenly throughout the entire hot tub.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

More questions about the Panel stove?

Here are the answers to some of the questions you may still have about the Panel's direct-heating stove. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Multi-layered fibreglass tub

Durability first and foremost

Every Skargards tub is carefully crafted with the same material used for sailboat hulls. The glass fibre reinforced plastic confers impressive strength, durability and light weight. The top coat allows the wooden hot tub to be used with chlorine as well as seawater.

  • Multi-layered fibreglass
  • Chlorine resistant
  • Seawater resistant

Ergonomic seating

Comfortable for all sizes

The tub's unique design supports the contours of your body to provide superior comfort for hours on end. The curves are specially shaped to accommodate people of all heights. A wooden hot tub this comfortable is hard to come by.


  • Seamless rounded edge

  • Ergonomic shapes

Easy maintenance

A breeze to clean

In contrast to traditional wooden hot tubs that need to be brushed clean, the glossy surface of the Skargards lining is exactly like that of your home bathtub. No wooden seating to scrub or tough corners to reach — simply detach the fence and wipe the tub clean with a cloth.


  • Glossy surface

  • Clip-on fence

Thermowood clip-on fence

A neatly-divided wooden hot tub

Made from the same durable Thermowood®, the tub's fence elegantly separates the stove from the bathing area. It is robust thanks to a stainless steel frame. A convenient locking clip ensures quick removal of the fence so that cleaning the tub is as simple as can be.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

More questions about the Panel tub?

Here are the answers to some of the questions you may still have about the Panel tub. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact us.

In-depth specifications

All the technical details

Read through the specifications to ensure that the Panel hot tub meets your technical requirements. If you can't find what you're looking for, remember that the Skargards team is just an email or a phone call away.

Model

Panel 190

Panel 220

Seating capacity

Panel 190

4-5 persons

Panel 190 dimensions

4 persons
Adults only

5 persons
Adults and children

Panel 220

6-8 persons

Panel 220 dimensions

6 persons
Adults only

8 persons
Adults and children

Note that these are maximum seating capacities. For more freedom of movement, Skargards recommends planning for 2-3 persons below the maximum capacity.

Weight

Panel 190

Empty
151 kg

With water
1501 kg

Panel 220

Empty
175 kg

With water
1987 kg

Dimensions

Panel 190

Exterior diameter
190 cm

Interior diameter
171 cm

Seat depth
65.5 cm

Tub depth
84 cm

Edge height
93 cm

Flue height
301 cm

Panel hot tub dimensions

Panel 220

Exterior diameter
222 cm

Interior diameter
200 cm

Seat depth
63.5 cm

Tub depth
84 cm

Edge height
93 cm

Flue height
301 cm

Panel Plus hot tub dimensions

Water

Panel 190

Full capacity
1350 l

Panel 220

Full capacity
1800 l

This number is for a full hot tub without persons. With people inside, you need less water. We recommend to fill the tub with water up to 80% capacity.

Heating time

Panel 190

Heating the water from 6 to 39 ºC will take between 2 and 3 hours.

Panel 220

Heating the water from 6 to 39 ºC will take between 2.5 and 3.5 hours.

Please note that heating times vary depending on multiple factors such as outside temperature, wood type, initial water temperature, etc. 

Heating recommendations

Stove

The Panel stove improves on the proven concept of traditional wooden hot tubs. As such, it is submerged in the bathing water to heat it directly and effectively. The main barrel contains the fire. A draft pulls air into the stove, thus optimising combustion and leading the smoke out through the flue. The stove lid is specially designed to adjust air intake for temperature control.


  • Large fire chamber

  • Stove lid

  • High-grade stainless steel

Interior

Skargards' signature ergonomic tub is crafted with 5 layers of glass fibre reinforced plastic.

  • Multi-layered fibreglass
  • Ergonomic design
  • Chlorine resistant
  • Salt water resistant

Exterior

All Skargards hot tub cladding and wooden accessories are made of eco-certified Thermowood®  sourced from Scandinavia. The environmentally-friendly thermal process confers strong weather- and mould-resistant properties to the wood. According to the Building Research Establishment (BRE), the expected service life of Thermowood® is over 30 years.

  • Eco-certified Thermowood®

Base frame

The Panel features a robust base frame made of galvanised steel. There is a circular foot in the centre that is surrounded by 7 or 8 feet on the edge of the hot tub. The feet are 4 cm in height so that hoses and wires can be led out at any point. This elevation also optimises air flow between the cladding and the tub, which in turn prevents condensation.

Panel 190

Panel 190 undercarriage

Surrounding feet
20 cm

Centre foot
Ø 60 cm

Feet height
4 cm

Panel 220

Panel 220 undercarriage

Surrounding feet
20 cm

Centre foot
Ø 68 cm

Feet height
4 cm

Drain

Hidden from sight, the drain is located to the left of the stove behind the wooden fence. A string connects the plug to a floater at the surface of the water. Emptying the water is as simple as pulling the floater. A 2-meter hose is included to direct the water outflow.

What's included

The Panel is delivered fully assembled and equipped with everything you'll need. All hot tubs from Skargards are built for long-lasting durability, produced with the highest quality materials. Each hot tub can be complemented with accessories such as an insulated lid, a side table and steps.

Standard features

  • Direct heating wood stove made of AISI 316 stainless steel
  • Ergonomic fibreglass tub
  • Easy clip-on fence
  • Galvanised steel base frame
  • Sustainably-sourced, eco-certified Thermowood® cladding
  • Fine-polished stainless steel flue
  • Draining plug with floater

Made in Sweden

Every Skargards hot tub is designed and produced in Åmål, Sweden with the near-exclusive use of Scandinavian materials.

  • Made in Sweden
  • Certified product

Manuals

Download the instruction manual for the Panel hot tub.

Premium accessories

Enhance the experience

Wether you’re looking for added style, convenience, protection or functionality, Skargards offers a wide range of premium accessories to customise and complement your new wooden hot tub.

Accessorise your Panel

5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot
They don't do 6 stars!
I have taken 12 months to write this review (Aug 22). I hope it answers some of the questions I wanted to know before I bought. We spent an age looking at hot tubs for the garden and a friend told us about a "Swedish" hot tub they had.. one look at it and we said "yes, that's what we want"... it was a Skargards hot tub. Off to the website we went. We ordered the Regal 190 DualBurn with steps, lid, cowl cover, flue guard, shelves, hearth plate and of course... lights and bubbles (not purist Swedish I know.. but its a hot tub!). Yes it was relatively costly but its "best in class" and we were doing this once. n.b Do note the "ready to ship" time when ordering.. this is the time your tub will leave the factory in Sweden and "starts" its shipping to you which is longer, involves customs clearance and its definitely not a "next day". From memory it was about 5 weeks to actual delivery so allow for this when planning. Skarguards kept me informed of progress and the delivery day arrived. These are a big lump to handle and arrive on a euro pallet on the back of a curtain side HGV.. make sure you have good access!!! The initial positioning takes a bit of brute force and a good grip is hard to get. It would be good if Skarguards provided some lifting straps as it would have made life easier. Don't underestimate this first positioning it took 4 of us to lift it to position. Once in position the actual final assembly is quite easy as the majority is pre assembled and the instructions are good. I did break a shelf bracket when installing however the Skarguards customer service (Mark) were fantastic and sorted me out straight away. Really first class. Having seen the friends hot tub, they had not varnished the wood, and the sun and time had aged it... but still looked good. I put on two coats of Ronseal satin varnish soon after it was delivered and it really makes the wood colour "pop out". I recommend doing this to the tub, steps and shelves. One winter and summer later it still looks perfect. The wood burning stove is easy.. The key is to build a small kindling fire stack and let this burn up leaving the fire door open, then add larger split logs once its heated up the flue system and close the door.. if you fill the firebox with wood and just light it.. hide from neighbours until the smoke stops!! If you use the small fire start.. it smokes a little for a few minutes and then is more or less smokeless. It does smell good though, especially when in the tub! n.b. The flue gets very hot, I think the flue guard is a must regardless if children are present or not. Heating from cold takes about 2 hours to "hot" and maybe half a dozen logs or so. There is no thermostat!!! in Sweden they "just add more snow" which can be tricky, even in Yorkshire! I have found filling it 10cm above the hot outlet heats the water quicker and then top up with the hose to a good temp. Keeping it hot is easy, just add wood.. if we feel it's getting a little too warm.. "bubbles on" which helps cool or simply add more cold from the hose. After just a few trials you get a feel of what to do, its not an issue. Seating? It states it will seat 5 to 7 people.. and it will. Its lavishly spacious for two people and would be comfortable for 4 adults. For seven.. you would need to be good friends! The white finish tub interior and chrome are designed to take sea water.. tricky in the middle of the UK but Radox, bath salts, bath bombs, spa salts have all gone in ours over the last year and zero marking (one glitter bath bomb was a pain to rinse as I let it dry!) Draining? We sited the tub 30m from a drain.. if we are using just water we can drain out on the garden however with sea salts in the water we installed a flexible pipe to the drain and added a small pond pump to the line. Drains in about 10 mins. The installed drain hose only extends about 1m or so from the tub so plan for this. Electricity?... you don't need it however we wanted lights and bubbles. There is a pre installed RCB plug installed and we extended this into the summer house. This needs planning for. The actual controls in the tub are touch control.. two buttons.. bubbles on/off and lights "on", "dim" or "off". Cleaning? Easy.. get a mop and hose pipe and open the drain tap! As its a wood burning stove small flecks of charcoal from the flue inevitably end up in the water and you need the hose and mop to chase the last stragglers out of the tub. Bizarrely you don't notice these until you drain it. What's it like to actually use? Build the fire as above, heat it up with the lid on.. take the lid off (have somewhere near to store it), add spa salts or not, add people, add G&T or preferred beverage, sit back, watch the stars and enjoy the little bit of everyday luxury you bought yourself... it's awesome. I can and do fully recommend the Skargards Regal 190 DualBurn hot tub.. "a one off investment in a lifetime of enjoyment!"
HOWARD GREGORY,
18 July
Shipping for free in UK Mainland