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The 15 Best Sauna & Ice Swimming Experiences in Finland

43 tours  ·  from $55 a head

The hole in the ice is the part people remember, and it is over in ten seconds. These 15 cover the smoke saunas, the lakeside benches and the floating suits, with prices, how many rounds you get and whether a towel is included.

Rovaniemi: Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis - Hotel pickup and the ride into the forest
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Rovaniemi: Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

Rovaniemi: Traditional Sauna and Ice Swimming Experience - The 90-minute itinerary, from Pajatie 11 to the river
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Rovaniemi: Traditional Sauna and Ice Swimming Experience

2.Traditional Sauna and Ice Swimming Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 431 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $88

Trade sauna heat for an icy Kemijoki plunge at Pajasauna, a private Finnish tradition with river views and possible Northern Lights.

“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.”

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Daytime Ice Floating Rovaniemi, Frozen Lake Experience - The Drive From Rovaniemi to the Lake
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Daytime Ice Floating Rovaniemi, Frozen Lake Experience

National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch - Campfire lunch beside the lake
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National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch

Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights - Learning the Finnish sauna routine
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Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights

5.Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $190

Review of Rovaniemi’s sauna, ice swimming, open-fire salmon dinner, and Northern Lights tour, with practical tips on price, timing, and value.

“BE AWARE OF THIS TOUR Terrible experience. If I can, I will give this trip zero star. Very unprofessional tour guide and the very poor communication from the company. We participated 4 tours at Rovianiemi, all other three from other companies were awesome and we had a lot of fun except this one. Do not waster your money and time.”

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Rovaniemi: Sauna & Ice Swimming Tour with Dinner and Aurora - What the two-hour sauna session feels like
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Rovaniemi: Sauna & Ice Swimming Tour with Dinner and Aurora

Aurora Arctic Ice Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-group - Getting Ready for an Ice Hole
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Aurora Arctic Ice Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-group

7.Aurora Arctic Ice Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $152

Float in a frozen Rovaniemi lake under Arctic skies in a thermal suit, with hot drinks, a campfire, and a chance to see the Northern Lights.

“Brandan the tour guide was so lovely! Very informative and funny. An overall magical experience, floating is very tranquil and you can hardly feel the cold at all. Had some lovely traditional hot drinks ready for when you get out! And cookies! Such a nice time and the highlight of my trip.”

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Rovaniemi: Private Sauna, Jacuzzi and Dinner - The Outdoor Jacuzzi and Lake Views
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Rovaniemi: Private Sauna, Jacuzzi and Dinner

8.Private Sauna, Jacuzzi and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $229

Review of Rovaniemi’s private sauna, lake jacuzzi, and Lappish dinner, with practical details on value, timing, food, transport, and who should go.

“Absolutely enchanting experience! The location was truly magical, nestled in the heart of the forest, surrounded by the purest essence of nature. To top it off, the homemade dinner was delightful and added a touch of warmth to the whole experience. Highly recommended!”

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From Helsinki: Hike and Sauna in Sipoonkorpi National Park - A 6-kilometer walk through the taiga
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From Helsinki: Hike and Sauna in Sipoonkorpi National Park

9.Hike and Sauna in Sipoonkorpi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 85 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $194

Hike Sipoonkorpi National Park, enjoy a campfire lunch, then alternate between a Finnish smoke sauna and a cool lake swim.

“Amazing experience, loved it. Had no idea I was booking with a small business either and was pleasantly surprised. Our tour group was small and everyone got to know each other really well. Definitely recommend these guys and glad to support local.”

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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Trip with Arctic Sauna & Jacuzzi - What happens inside the Finnish sauna
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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Trip with Arctic Sauna & Jacuzzi

Rovaniemi: Lakeside Private Sauna with Aurora Borealis - Arriving at the lakeside sauna
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Rovaniemi: Lakeside Private Sauna with Aurora Borealis

11.Lakeside Private Sauna with Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 83 reviews · from $180

Review of Rovaniemi’s private lakeside sauna, with Aurora tips, pickup details, pricing, guides, swimwear rules, and booking advice.

“This experience is going to stand out for us as incredibly memorable for years to come! We arrived in the forest complex to the twinkle of fairy lights and floor candles lighting the pathway into the visitor centre, and as if by devine intervention the sky opened up with a fine show of Aurora for us as we were shown to our lakeside Finnish sauna. Our guide Mara gave us a good rundown of what to expect and how to keep the sauna going- though we confess the Northern lights specacle kept us distracted for a good portion of our time! That said, we found this trip a perfect amount…”

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Rovaniemi: Snow Sauna Experience, Jacuzzi and Dinner in Kota - Getting there from Rovaniemi between 4:10 and 4:50 p.m.
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Rovaniemi: Snow Sauna Experience, Jacuzzi and Dinner in Kota

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Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

13.Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83Best value

Float in a Finnish forest lake beneath the stars, with warm suits, berry tea, hotel transfers, and a chance to see the Northern Lights.

“Alaina, our guide was very nice. She took pictures for us using our own camera. Although the aurora was very light we did have fun in this once in a lifetime experience. I would reccommend.”

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Rovaniemi: Arctic Snow Hotel Tour and Snow Sauna Experience - The hotel tour, from ice rooms to the Ice Chapel
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Rovaniemi: Arctic Snow Hotel Tour and Snow Sauna Experience

14.Arctic Snow Hotel Tour and Snow Sauna Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 75 reviews · from $207

Tour Rovaniemi’s Arctic SnowHotel, relax in a snow sauna and outdoor jacuzzi, and see ice rooms, sculptures, and the Ice Bar.

“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.”

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Daytime Arctic Ice-Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-Group - Getting suited up for the water
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Daytime Arctic Ice-Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-Group

15.Daytime Arctic Ice-Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Float in a Finnish winter lake wearing a warm buoyant suit, then enjoy hot drinks, cookies, forest views, and easy hotel pickup in Rovaniemi.

“This experience was so unique and fun!! You will not get wet at all and the suits keep you warm while floating. You float on a pond in the middle of the woods and there is a cute log cabin where you will change and get cookies and hot golgi after. Overall a great time!”

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