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The 12 Best Ice Floating Experiences in Rovaniemi

12 tours  ·  from $73 a head

You go into a hole in a frozen lake wearing a survival suit, and you float. It is warmer than it sounds and stranger than it looks. These 12 are compared on how long you spend in the water, whether photographs are included and how far out of town the lake is.

Rovaniemi: Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis - Getting into the floating suit
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Rovaniemi: Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

1.Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 614 reviews · from $142Our pick

Float in a warm survival suit on a Lapland lake beneath the Northern Lights, with hotel pickup, hot drinks, and an English-speaking guide.

“I took this activity with my wife and we really enjoyed ourselves. When we reached we were the only ones to be there before other tourists arrived. It was very calming and was great experience considering it was snowing. Our guide Lia ensured that we were briefed properly at every stage and was by our side throughout the duration we were floating in the icy lake. She also shared a lot of stories, patiently helped us with all our queries and also clicked pictures for us”

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Daytime Ice Floating Rovaniemi, Frozen Lake Experience - The ride from Rovaniemi to the lake
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Daytime Ice Floating Rovaniemi, Frozen Lake Experience

Aurora Arctic Ice Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-group - The 7 p.m. departure from Rovaniemi
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Aurora Arctic Ice Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-group

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Float in an icy Rovaniemi lake under the Northern Lights, wrapped in a thermal suit, with a campfire, hot drinks, and hotel pickup.

“It was super exciting to float in the lake, looking at the sky at night time, to stand up and walk under water feeling like the moon landing. All super well managed by Mattia and the team. We had a great chat after the activity, while we enjoyed a hot drink and some ginger biscuits and learnt about the Finnish culture, the people, their ways and his experience in the country. Great experience!”

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Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

4.Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Float in a frozen Finnish lake beneath the stars, with a chance of Northern Lights, warm blueberry tea, gingerbread, and hotel transfers.

“top organization. We loved this experience. The feeling is extraordinary. We did it in -25 degrees. The guides reassure us. Too bad we didn't have the Northern Lights. But that doesn't take away from the fact that it was genial.Auto-translated”

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Aurora Ice Floating in Rovaniemi - Leaving central Rovaniemi for the frozen lake
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Aurora Ice Floating in Rovaniemi

5.Aurora Ice Floating in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Float among lake ice in a dry suit outside Rovaniemi, warm by a fire, and watch for the Northern Lights on this unusual Finnish night tour.

“Even if we could see the northern lights, the experience is unforgettable! Be floating on the middle of a lake watching the starts worth every dólar!”

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Levi: Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour - Lying in an Arctic lake beneath the night sky
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Levi: Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour

6.Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $155

Float in an Arctic lake near Levi under the stars, with a rescue suit, hot drinks, and a chance to see the Northern Lights.

“Amazing experience - from initial enquiry through to being dropped off at our accommodation. The guides were really friendly and fun and everything was explained clearly. The whole team were very caring and made you feel very welcome. The cabin and refreshments were perfect - would recommend this experience 100%”

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Rovaniemi: Arctic Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour - From Rovaniemi to the snowy lake
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Rovaniemi: Arctic Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour

7.Arctic Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · from $131

Float in a frozen Lapland lake wearing a thermal suit, warm by an open fire, and watch for Northern Lights near Rovaniemi.

“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!”

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Rovaniemi: Ice Floating Experience - Thermal survival gear: the key to the whole activity
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Rovaniemi: Ice Floating Experience

8.Ice Floating Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $141

Float on an icy Lapland lake in thermal survival gear, then warm up with hot drinks and cookies after a peaceful Arctic adventure.

“The experience was great, and the guide was lovely and professional. However, the changing room could be improved, as it was very cold and not heated. Especially in winter, when temperatures can drop –24°C as we experienced, it would be much nicer to have a warm place to change clothes before and after the activity.”

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From Rovaniemi: Ice Floating under Aurora Borealis - Leaving Rovaniemi for the frozen lake
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From Rovaniemi: Ice Floating under Aurora Borealis

9.Ice Floating under Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 3 hours · from $155

Float in a rescue suit on a frozen Lapland lake near Rovaniemi, with hot drinks, wilderness views, and a chance to see the Northern Lights.

“we were in it for the once in a lifetime experience and we got more with the presence of the Aurora Borealis while we were floating. the guides were great and very attentive to our needs. making sure we were all safe.”

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Levi: Arctic Ice Floating Adventure - Leaving Levi for the floating site
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Levi: Arctic Ice Floating Adventure

10.Arctic Ice Floating Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

Float in Finland’s frozen wilderness in a warm dry suit, enjoy fire-warmed drinks, and experience a calm three-hour Arctic outing from Levi.

“We had such a unique and amazing experience with the thermal suit swimming activity. It was truly something special and unlike anything we had done before. The organization was excellent, and we felt very well taken care of from beginning to end. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The guides were incredibly attentive — they even organized a little photoshoot for us and treated us to marshmallows, cookies, and hot drinks afterward. Floating peacefully in such a beautiful setting was both calming and unforgettable. We highly recommend this experience! P.S.: don’t worry about getting wet, the suit is waterproof”

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Arctic Ice floating in Puumala - Floating like a cork in icy water
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Arctic Ice floating in Puumala

11.Arctic Ice floating in Puumala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $72Best value

Float safely in frozen Lake Saimaa near Puumala in a warm waterproof suit, hear local stories, and enjoy a hot drink afterward.

“Arto ist ein sehr freundlicher, geduldiger und lustiger Guide! Er war sehr flexibel bei seinen Angeboten (Ice Floating und Ice Scooter). Er hat interessante Dinge über Finnland und Umgebung erzählt und Tipps gegeben. Zwischendurch hat er Fotos und Videos zur Erinnerung gemacht. Klare Empfehlung!”

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Rovaniemi: Ice Floating Experience with Northern lights - The 35-minute ride out from Rovaniemi
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Rovaniemi: Ice Floating Experience with Northern lights

12.Ice Floating Experience with Northern lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $141

Float on a frozen Lapland lake in a thermal wetsuit, sip a hot drink by the fire, and watch for Northern Lights near Rovaniemi.

“Super activité ! Beaucoup d’appréhension avec le froid mais finalement les combinaisons sont bien isolantes et nous font flotter!! Super sensation, on reste dans l’eau le temps que l’on veut, la boisson chaude et le feux de camp sont le tipi sont très appréciable après !! Je recommande”

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