Rovaniemi · FINNISH SAUNA & ICE SWIMMING
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In Finland the sauna is not a spa treatment, it is the whole evening. Below are the best sauna and ice-swimming experiences around Rovaniemi, compared: traditional smoke saunas versus lakeside cabins, whether the dip in the ice hole is guided, what food is served, and which add a hot tub under open sky.
Traditional 1958 sauna by the Kemijoki River in Rovaniemi, followed by a hot-to-cold ice plunge, with private, guided care.
“Owner was excellent to work with. Very helpful but not intrusive. The location is gorgeous and overall a wonderful experience. Towels and shoes were provided. Would recommend.”
Rovaniemi Arctic spa: Wave Sauna, outdoor hot tubs, sauna lounge breaks, and a warm lunch in 2 hours.
“Edgar and his colleagues were friendly and helpful throughout my experience”
Hotel pickup, traditional wood sauna, ice swimming, open-fire smoked salmon dinner, and a northern lights chance in Rovaniemi.
“Very fun evening, great group of people on the tour and loved experiencing the Finnish tradition. The home made meal was tasty as well”
Rovaniemi sauna and ice swimming with a fire-cooked smoked salmon dinner and a shot at the Northern Lights on a dark Lapland night.
“Absolutely fabulous in every way. Victor was a terrific host as was the entire team. I have never ever had fish than tasted so good. The sauna and the cold water and snow were unforgettable. If you are reading this now, I promise you will love it if you go. Worth the trip all the way from Australia just to experience this and meet these lovely hosts. The best of Rovaniemi.”
Private sauna, hot outdoor jacuzzi, and a cozy Lapland cottage dinner in Rovaniemi, with pickup and quiet lake views.
“Excellent experience beautiful setting very organised activity great food and great people even saw the northern lights”
Private lakeside Finnish sauna in Rovaniemi with an English guide, hot drinks, and aurora hunting time—plus real arctic atmosphere.
“Obiekt z saunami klimatyczny. Pośród lasu nad jeziorem. Sauny dobrze przygotowane. Co potrzebne dostaliśmy. Klapki, szlafroki, napoje, ciastka itd. Wyruszyliśmy ze sporym opóźnieniem. Na miejscu dostaliśmy saunę najbliżej wejścia do jeziora. Wejście do wody jest tylko 1! Od każdej sauny prowadzi ścieżka do 1 wspólnego zejścia, a niektóre sauny są dość mocno oddalone od wejścia, więc zdążysz się wyziębić, zanim wejdziesz do wody. Ogłoszenie wygląda na bardzo prywatne. W rzeczywistości tak nie jest. Jedziemy grupą i na miejscu przydzielają sauny. Sauna przy samej wodzie była super, ale wszyscy uczestnicy kręcą się w okolicy, aby skorzystać z 1 wejścia do jeziora. Odbiór i odwóz niestety tylko ...”
A 3-hour Lapland night with Finnish sauna, ice lake swimming, and an open-air jacuzzi to hunt the Northern Lights with gingerbread.
Experience Rovaniemi’s Arctic SnowHotel snow sauna, Finnish sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, sledding, and a 3-course dinner by fire with transfers.
“A new experience for the books. Worth every penny and the food was amazing!”
Traditional Finnish sauna and guided ice swimming in Rovaniemi, with a 70-year-old sauna, snowy views, and a private group experience.
“Come on... this is a once in a lifetime experience. Really happy we did it!! Don't miss out. Puerto Rico representing.”
Rovaniemi’s Ice Restaurant dinner with Arctic SnowHotel tour, snow sauna, Finnish sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, and sledding access, with transfers.
“I absolutely LOVED this experience, we enjoyed a lot. It was a perfect perfect birthday celebration experience for me”
2-hour Arctic Forest spa near Rovaniemi: panoramic Wave Sauna, outdoor hot pools, sauna lounge, bathrobes, and signature cocktails. Drinks extra.
Small-group sauna escape in Rovaniemi: wood-burning smoke sauna, Arctic lake ice-hole swim, and warm snacks by the fire.
“Definitely one of the highlights of our holidays in Rovaniemi. The remote location next to the lake is just beautiful. The Finnish sauna and the dip in the frozen lake afterwards were a unique experience. Alex and Tanja were lovely hosts and the food served after the sauna in the cosy cabin was delicious.”
Private wood sauna, ice swimming, and a lake-view jacuzzi near Rovaniemi, with a chance to spot Northern Lights.
Rovaniemi forest spa in bathrobe: Wave sauna, outdoor hot tubs, and a 3-course Hot Rock dinner with Arctic cocktails in Lapland.
“tutto bellissimo, sopprattutto la struttura fatta interamente in vetro sauna eccezionale le varie vasca esterne da rivedere l'acqua era fretta”
Private wilderness sauna and arctic lake swim near Rovaniemi, finished with a traditional Finnish salmon dinner and a shot at the northern lights.
“Lovely lovely experience! We will never forget it. Magical location and amazing food. Thanks to Alex for this amazing experience”
