Rovaniemi · ARCTIC SAUNA & ICE SWIMMING
20 tours
A hole is cut in the lake ice, the sauna is eighty degrees, and you go between the two until it stops feeling like a bad idea. Finns have done this for centuries and visitors are usually converted by the second round. These 15 experiences set out what is provided, how private the setting is, and which ones finish with dinner or an aurora watch.
1958 blacksmith sauna by the Kemijoki River in Rovaniemi, then cold plunges for wellness and Northern Lights if skies cooperate.
“Amazing experience. The sauna is amazing, accessible by bus and secluded enough for you to have a personal experience. Highly recommend”
Rovaniemi Arctic-lake sauna with ice swimming, open-fire smoked salmon dinner, and an evening Northern Lights chance.
“This was an amazing experience! Our tour guide was great and it was a small group, so made it much more intimate. Once given the instructions; you were left to spend your time how like. The lake plunge was a unique experience. Dinner was also delicious! Highly recommend this story-one of our favorite things we did!”
Finnish sauna on an Arctic lake, ice swimming options, and a cozy dinner by the fire in Rovaniemi, with an Aurora chance in winter.
“It was a really nice activity, the guides and hosts were very attentive and hospitable. It was exactly what they promised. I would have to say that the towels smelt a bit like sweat, and I do know it is a sauna and damp environment, still, they smelt from the beginning, since we arrived, and it was a bit unpleasant to use them. Otherwise, I totally recommend the activity! 😊”
Private Finnish sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, and a traditional Lapland dinner in Rovaniemi, with hotel pickup and scenic lake time.
“Everything from our lovely driver Andrei, to the sauna and jacuzzi, to the beautiful dinner. As a family of five (with a teenager and tweens), we all agree, that this experience was the absolute highlight of our month-long European trip. What a magical way to spend Christmas. Thank you so much!”
Rovaniemi 3-hour Northern Lights sauna and jacuzzi in Lapland: ice swimming, hot drinks, gingerbread, and a chance at the aurora.
Private lakeside Finnish sauna in Rovaniemi, with aurora chances, hotel pickup, 1-hour sauna, towels, slippers and hot drinks.
“Sauna and swimmimg in the frozen lake under dancing aurora was a fantastic experience. Sauna and changing room were hygenic and you have personal space. Our guide was very polite and helpfull.”
Lapland snow sauna with private jacuzzi, guided Arctic SnowHotel tour, and a 3-course Kota dinner by open fire in Rovaniemi.
“A new experience for the books. Worth every penny and the food was amazing!”
Arctic Snow Hotel tour in Rovaniemi with a snow sauna, Finnish sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, ice bar drink, and sledding access.
“Amazing tour. The snow hotel is fantastic. The Saunas and hot tub are very relaxing and private. The only issue we had is its not enough time to enjoy the saunas/hot tubs and feels rushed. Would be good value for money if duration was longer.”
Rovaniemi ice dinner with Arctic SnowHotel tour, snow sauna, Finnish sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, plus 3-course Ice Restaurant meal.
“I absolutely LOVED this experience, we enjoyed a lot. It was a perfect perfect birthday celebration experience for me”
Private Lapland evening in Rovaniemi with wood-fired sauna, arctic lake ice dip, Finnish salmon dinner, and a Northern Lights chance.
“Loved the experience! In a small group we could really enjoy relaxing evening in sauna and even jump to the lake - appreciated a lot this private atmosphere. Dinner was absolutely delicious (grilled salmon, veggies very tasty homemade sauce, cookies and of course glogi!), tRead more”
Private sauna and ice swimming at a Rovaniemi lake with hotel pickup, towels, thermal wear, snacks, and warm drinks.
“Esperienza indimenticabile. La nostra guida Tommi è stato disponibile e simpatico. Consiglio!”
Guided Finnish sauna at Iisakki Village, with an outdoor jacuzzi and a real ice hole dip, plus drinks and toiletries. 2.5 hours from Ruka.
“Tout était parfait ! On se souviendra de ce moment. Merci beaucoup !”
Rovaniemi’s Lapland Winter Park Sauna World lets you hop through multiple Finnish saunas, warm tubs, and a cold pool, with a free shuttle.
“Expérience de folie !!! 1h30 de saunas/jacuzzi ! Peu de monde donc idéal pour profiter je trouve ( nous y sommes aller avec la dernière navette du matin à 13h50) Petite boisson de jus + tapas offert à la fin de l’activité Le rapport qualité prix est top !”
Rovaniemi sauna boat cruise with a wood-heated sauna, midnight sun views, optional lake swim, and blueberry juice onboard.
“The activity was not what I expected. We were picked up and driven to a lake. I would have liked to have been in the swim suit and flip flops before going to lake. I should have asked more questions. The ride on lake was beautiful, relaxing and very quiet. The sauna was nice. Our guide was kind, but not very invested.”
Two hours at Rahajärvi Camp near Lake Inari: custom tent sauna, guided ice-hole dips, hot showers, and optional add-ons in Lapland.
“It was a cool experience. We were able to alternate between going to the sauna and taking an ice bath (4 times in total). During the ice bath, we were accompanied by a guide. The guide was nearby the entire time.”
