FINLAND · SAUNA AND ICE SWIMMING IN ROVANIEMI
The good sauna & ice swimming sessions in Rovaniemi are gone by the time the Christmas flights fill. Below: the 15 to lock in early, what each includes and exactly where they differ.
Float in a warm survival suit on a Lapland lake, watch for the Northern Lights, and warm up with tea and gingerbread afterward.
“The tour was great even though it was yet to have ice. Our guide Alexis was an excellent guide to take care of us and ensure our safety. Well done!”
Review of Rovaniemi’s private 1958 sauna and ice plunge, with practical transport tips, costs, facilities, aurora chances, and honest advice.
“It was great experience, and the host is very kind and thoughtfull. I would highly recommend this to everyone, do not worry just book it for a true lapish experience.”
Float in a frozen Rovaniemi lake wearing a thermal rescue suit, then warm up with berry drinks, cookies, and a cozy cottage fire.
“Tour was very well run. We were in a small group of 4 so the time felt personal. They help you in and out of the wetsuits and the guides were very friendly. Was a cool experience to just float there and relax”
Review of Rovaniemi’s Lapland sauna, ice swimming, open-fire salmon dinner, hotel transfers, and Northern Lights chance.
“Great hosts. Great experience. If you come to Finland and don’t do this you missed the most authentic Lapland adventure. The location isn’t too far from Rovaniemi and the cabins and Sauna were like travelling back in time. We loved it. Highly recommended.”
Float in an icy Arctic lake near Rovaniemi in a thermal suit, warm up by the fire, and watch for the Northern Lights.
“Such an amazing experience! It is a must! The tour guide Tanja was amazing very friendly and gave us lots of information about Finland”
Review of Rovaniemi’s private sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, lake views, and Lapland cottage dinner, with practical tips on price, timing, and comfort.
“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!”
Review of Rovaniemi’s Northern Lights sauna trip, with ice swimming, jacuzzi, hot drinks, timing, value, and practical booking advice.
Review of Rovaniemi’s private lakeside sauna, with pickup, hot drinks, guide details, aurora tips, price advice, and practical FAQs.
“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…”
Review of Rovaniemi’s Arctic SnowHotel snow sauna, jacuzzi, ice rooms, Kota dinner, transfers, value, timing, and practical tips.
“A new experience for the books. Worth every penny and the food was amazing!”
Tour Rovaniemi’s Arctic SnowHotel, try the world’s only snow sauna, relax in a jacuzzi, and enjoy ice art with round-trip transfers.
“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.”
Float in an icy Rovaniemi lake in a warm buoyant suit, enjoy a small group, hotel transfers, hot drinks, and cookies by the fire.
“It was surreal floating in icy water. The experience was amazing . Ability to swim is not necessary. Once your inside the special suit for sure you will float . So nice floating peacefully watching the blue skies. The frozen lake surrounded with snowy trees is so beautiful.”
Review of Rovaniemi Aurora Ice Floating, with dry suits, frozen lake views, hot drinks, logistics, value, and practical booking advice.
“Great tour. Unfortunately didn't see the lights as it was overcast but thats the way the cookie crumbles sometimes. The fire in the Tipi was magic too.”
Review of Rovaniemi’s Arctic SnowHotel dinner, snow sauna, jacuzzi, ice bar, transfers, menu, price, and practical tips.
“I absolutely LOVED this experience, we enjoyed a lot. It was a perfect perfect birthday celebration experience for me”
Ice fish, float in a frozen lake, and enjoy grilled salmon on a 6.5-hour Lapland snow adventure from $281.
“We did the tour with Luka, it was a great day! We had enough time for all activities, Luka took many photos and we had a lot of fun! 10/10”
Float in a frozen Lapland lake wearing a thermal suit, warm by an open fire, and watch for Northern Lights on this Rovaniemi tour.
“The ice floating experience is truly magical—an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime adventure! The journey was seamless, with convenient transportation, and our guide went above and beyond to make it safe, engaging, and absolutely incredible. Highly recommend!”
Aurora nights, sled dogs, reindeer, and the sauna at the end of it.
