Finland · SAUNA EXPERIENCES IN ROVANIEMI
Good sauna experiences in Rovaniemi sell out weeks ahead in December and the great ones go first. Here are 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you read past the headline.
Trade a wood-fired sauna for an icy plunge beside the Kemijoki River in Rovaniemi, with towels, clogs, private use, and possible Northern Lights.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this trip and would recommend it for others. The host was great and the experience is something we will never forget.”
Trade sauna heat for an Arctic lake plunge, then enjoy open-fire salmon and a chance to see the Northern Lights near Rovaniemi.
“Such a relaxing evening! My husband and I couldn't recommend this tour more. The food was absolutely amazing!”
Review of Rovaniemi’s private sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, lake views, and Lapland dinner, with practical advice on value, timing, and who should book.
“A must do when in lapland, such a nice evening and experience. Staff is very nice and the location is stunning ☺️”
Review of Rovaniemi’s Northern Lights sauna tour, with ice swimming, jacuzzi time, hot drinks, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
Relax in a private lakeside sauna near Rovaniemi, with hot drinks, hotel pickup, and a chance to see the Northern Lights overhead.
“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 snow sauna, Arctic SnowHotel tour, outdoor jacuzzi, 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, warm up in a private snow sauna, Finnish sauna, and outdoor jacuzzi with return transfers.
“The visit of the Arctic Snow Hotel with Emma was really amazing, we had a great time visiting the ice bar, the ice chapel, the rooms, and all the small village with the sculptures. And we really enjoyed our time in the Finnish Sauna and snow sauna to get warmer in these cold days.”
Review of Rovaniemi’s Arctic SnowHotel dinner, snow sauna, jacuzzi, ice bar, transfers, menu, price, and practical tips.
“We felt that the overall experience was excellent and the Ice Hotel and snow sauna were very unique experiences. However, we were asked to be at the meeting point 1/2 hour prior to the start of the experience. That seemed somewhat excessive, but we were willing to do that to prevent any unnecessary delays. But when the bus transporting us came 15 to 20 minutes late, it meant that we had to stand out in the cold for approximately 45 minutes for absolutely no reason whatsoever. If you are going to demand punctuality from your guests, you should make sure that the transportation is punctual as well.Read more”
Trade Rovaniemi's city lights for a private sauna, icy lake swim, salmon dinner, and a chance to see the Northern Lights.
“My wife and I enjoyed our evening, we were picked up on time and the experience was well organised.”
Review of Rovaniemi’s private sauna and ice swimming tour, with hotel pickup, warm drinks, snacks, thermal wear, and practical booking advice.
“Esperienza indimenticabile. La nostra guida Tommi è stato disponibile e simpatico. Consiglio!”
Review of Rovaniemi’s three-hour sauna boat cruise, with a wood-heated sauna, lake swimming, midnight sun, berry juice, and practical booking tips.
“The activity was not what I expected. We were picked up and driven to a lake. I would have liked to have been in the swim suit and flip flops before going to lake. I should have asked more questions. The ride on lake was beautiful, relaxing and very quiet. The sauna was nice. Our guide was kind, but not very invested.”
Review of Rovaniemi Sauna World, with six forest saunas, hot tubs, an icy pool, shuttle service, towels, and a Finnish sauna ritual.
“Expérience de folie !!! 1h30 de saunas/jacuzzi ! Peu de monde donc idéal pour profiter je trouve ( nous y sommes aller avec la dernière navette du matin à 13h50) Petite boisson de jus + tapas offert à la fin de l’activité Le rapport qualité prix est top !”
Review of Rovaniemi’s private wood-fired sauna and ice swimming, with pickup, lake plunge, campfire snacks, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“We booked spontan the Wood heated Sauna. Was a very nice experience. We had the Sauna just for us. My Husband was completed he's Bucket list to swim in the Ice Lake. I was just Filming. Hihi :)”
Review of Rovaniemi’s private lakeside sauna, with midnight sun, lake swimming, hotel pickup, drinks, towels, and an English guide.
“Chris, the tour guide, was excellent. He worked hard to ensure that we had a great time enjoying the sauna and the view of the lake. We did enjoy the sauna experience and the view of the lake very much. On the way back to our hotel, we left a pair of sunglasses in the pickup vehicle but did not realise until the next day. Once we contacted the company by email, they responded very quickly. We could easily pick up the sunglasses from their office that day. Great service.”
Cruise Rovaniemi’s Arctic waters in a wood-heated sauna boat, with lake swimming, blueberry juice, hotel pickup, and midnight-sun views.
“Bellissima esperienza. Puntualità e cortesia della nostra guida Tommaso che ha fatto di tutto per farci passare una serata indimenticabile. Consigliatissimo.”
Pick a sledge, a sauna, a frozen canyon or a boat.
