7 Sauna Experiences in Helsinki Worth the Cold

1.National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Trade Helsinki’s streets for a 6-km forest hike, campfire lunch, smoke sauna, and cold lake swim near Sipoonkorpi.

“Our guide Alex was amazing! Gave us tips throughout the trip. He stopped and told us all about the plants, trees, and mushrooms on the hike. Very knowledgeable. The lunch was so tasty. Loved the structure of the tour. Hike, lunch, then sauna. Alex gave us an overview of the saunas and then we were on our way! So glad I chose this tour.”

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2.Hike and Sauna in Sipoonkorpi National Park

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

Hike Sipoonkorpi National Park, eat a campfire lunch, and enjoy a Finnish smoke sauna with a lake swim from Helsinki.

“I really enjoyed myself, guide was very knowledgeable and got to know everyone individually. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if you want to experience a bit of the Finnish way.”

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3.Bike or E-Bike Tour, BBQ, Sauna, Parks, and Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 5 hours · from $233

Cycle Helsinki’s forests and islands, visit Seurasaari, eat a Finnish BBQ, and learn sauna culture on this active small-group tour.

“This tour does not feel like a touristy thing - it feels like a local friend is showing you around Helsinki and spending a fun afternoon with Sauna and Barbecue with you. Do not miss this tour!”

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4.Explore happiest Helsinki: Bike/Ebike: BBQ, Sauna, Forest, &Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $177

Cycle Helsinki’s forests and parks, visit Seurasaari, enjoy a BBQ, and try a Finnish sauna on this active half-day outing.

“Be comfortable riding a bike, the electric bike was great fun especially up some slight hills. Be able to ride carrying your stuff. It is a wonderful mix of activity ride thru forests & areas of town. Swimming was refreshing. Me (66), & grand kids 19 & 21 really enjoyed it, Luca was an excellent guide.”

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5.Archipelago RIB Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $212

Speed through Helsinki’s eastern archipelago, walk a sea island, enjoy lunch, and try a public Finnish sauna on this lively 3.5-hour RIB tour.

“An amazing worthwhile adventure. If you have time it is worth it. Our guide Marko was amazing and offered key insight in the archipelago as well as Finish culture. 10/10 would love to do it again.”

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6.Traditional smoke sauna experience and national park visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $182

Hike Sipoonkorpi National Park, eat by a campfire, and enjoy a traditional smoke sauna with a cold dip in Lake Kuusijärvi.

“Patricia was a wonderfull guide! we had a great day and enjoyed every minute. The walk is easy through a nice forest. Got feed with traditional food prepared over open fire. Sauna was great with plenty of Löylü. And all of us managed a dip into the lake (-2°C). Thanks Patricia!”

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7.Sauna and Sightseeing Helsinki cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54Best value

Cruise Helsinki by sauna boat, see Suomenlinna, then sauna, cold-water swim, and paddleboard in the Gulf of Finland.

“Amazing experience and guide! Everyone coming to Helsinki should try this once in lifetime experience. Gave so much information on the sights we passed and answered any questions. Lovely location where got to swim and paddleboard and sauna!”

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