Finland · SAUNA EXPERIENCES
The sauna is the easy part. The hole in the ice afterwards is the reason people book it. These 12 cover smoke saunas, lakeside ones and the city sauna houses, priced by length and clear about whether swimming kit and towels are provided.
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 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.”
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!”
Trade a Rovaniemi hotel for a forest sauna, icy lake plunge, salmon dinner, and a chance to see the Northern Lights.
“Everything was perfect. They picked us up and drove us to the location which is remote and beautiful. We were 7 in one sauna which made it a bit crowded, but still nice. We had enough time to go in and out 3-4 times and then dio in the lake. The dinner was super good, we ate a lot and the food was yummy. I am vegetarian and they were able to prepare something for me too. The only little ick was that the sauna was loosing heat a bit, and couldn’t get really hot even if we kept putting wood and throwing water. Overall the experience was really 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 ☺️”
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.”
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.”
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!”
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.”
Pick a sledge, a sauna, a frozen canyon or a boat.
