Top Lapland Swimming in 2026

While most people experience the northern lights around a campfire, this unique experience takes things to another level. Experience Lapland’s aurora alongside an ice swimming excursion in an Arctic lake far enough from the city to guarantee dark skies. Don waterproof thermal suits and float serenely in an ice hole at the lake’s center while you stay warm and dry, gazing up at the stars from the water.

Don’t leave Finland without accomplishing a true Finnish adventure: floating in an icy, arctic lake. Donning your “float suit,” you and your crew will hop into the chilly waters for an experience like none other—all while staying warm and dry. When you’re ready to be on land, you’ll cozy up by the fire with warm drinks and cookies, enjoying winter like it’s meant to be experienced. Hotel pickup and drop off are included for convenience.

Travel from Rovaniemi to Axelsvik in Swedish Lapland with an included round-trip shuttle. Explore the Arctic Explorer with an onboard E-Guidebook during a 2.5-hour icebreaker cruise. Watch the ship move through frozen sea ice, try ice floating in a thermal survival suit and walk on the frozen sea when conditions allow. Warm up with a hot drink and receive a Cruise & Swim Certificate signed by the Captain.

This experience offers you the possibility to enjoy a traditional Finnish sauna in beautiful scenery. This renovated 1958 sauna is at a 20-minute drive from Rovaniemi city center and is situated 150 meters from the bus stop. The private session is split between relaxation times in the steam bath, rocked by the crackling of the wooden stove, the sauna scent, and refreshing times bathing in the freezing water of the river. The alternance of warm and cold will relax your body and mind. A guide will show you the facilities and their use before giving clogs, towels and drinkable water. He stays available anytime in a way to insure you the best sauna conditions possible.

Morning Heat is more than a traditional sauna visit or a conventional brunch. It brings together three distinctly different saunas, Arctic nature, hot and cold bathing, and northern-inspired food in one relaxed riverside experience. Few experiences allow you to move from the heat of a wood-burning sauna to the refreshing waters of the Kemijoki River, warm up in an outdoor pool and then enjoy a carefully prepared brunch – all within the same two-hour visit. With panoramic river views, personal hosting and a dining experience designed around the rhythm of Finnish sauna culture, Morning Heat offers an unhurried and memorable way to begin your day in Rovaniemi.

Travel from Rovaniemi to Axelsvik in Swedish Lapland with an included round-trip shuttle. Board the Polar Explorer for a 3-hour icebreaker cruise on the frozen Gulf of Bothnia. Explore seven decks with an audio guide and see the Icebreaker Cinema film. During the cruise stop, try ice floating in a thermal survival suit and walk on the frozen sea when conditions allow. Warm up with a hot drink and receive a Cruise & Swim Certificate signed by the Captain.

Explore Lapland's beauty from another perspective, paddle through the amazing rivers or lakes surrounded by forests, and enjoy the relaxing silence. or only nature and bird sounds.

Get the quintessential Finnish experience on this evening trip to a cozy cabin in the woods with door-to-door transport from your Rovaniemi accommodations. Over the course of the evening, try ice swimming, decompress in a traditional wood-burning sauna, and relax by the fire with warm drinks and freshly-prepared dinner. Keep your eyes peeled: If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

Travel from Kemi and Tornio to Axelsvik in Swedish Lapland with an included round-trip shuttle. Explore the Arctic Explorer with an onboard E-Guidebook during a 2.5-hour icebreaker cruise. Watch the ship move through frozen sea ice, try ice floating in a thermal survival suit and walk on the frozen sea when conditions allow. Warm up with a hot drink and receive a Cruise & Swim Certificate signed by the Captain.

Travel from Kemi and Tornio to Axelsvik in Swedish Lapland with an included round-trip shuttle. Board the Polar Explorer for a 3-hour icebreaker cruise on the frozen Gulf of Bothnia. Explore seven decks with an audio guide and see the Icebreaker Cinema film. During the cruise stop, try ice floating in a thermal survival suit and walk on the frozen sea when conditions allow. Warm up with a hot drink and receive a Cruise & Swim Certificate signed by the Captain.

Skip the traditional boat tour and discover the ice-cold Arctic Ocean from a different perspective with this guided ice-floating experience. Jump into a full-body rescue suit that keeps your entire body dry and warm and dive into a hole in a vast sheet of ice. Well-suited for travelers looking to add a unique experience to their vacation plans.

Enjoy the Finnish sauna tradition in a private, recently renovated wooden sauna. The intimate setting ensures you have the best sauna experience of your life, free from crowds and distractions. It's a chance to relax, rejuvenate, and leave with a sense of well-being, all while immersing yourself in the culture and natural beauty of Finland. Book your experience now and let the sauna, ice swimming, and local treats invigorate your body and soul.

Fire Journey transforms a Finnish sauna visit into a complete evening experience combining heat, water, fire, Arctic nature and northern gastronomy. The journey unfolds at an unhurried pace, allowing you to experience three distinctly different saunas, the contrast between the heated outdoor pool and the Kemijoki River, and atmospheric moments by the fire. The evening is completed with a carefully prepared dinner inspired by the flavours and ingredients of the North. With panoramic river views, personal hosting and food forming an essential part of the journey, Fire Journey offers much more than a traditional sauna visit. It is an immersive introduction to Finnish sauna culture at its most atmospheric.

An authentic and unforgettable Finnish experience: a traditional wood-fired sauna built on skis. Alternate between the heat of the sauna and a refreshing plunge into the frozen river, then gather around a fire in a traditional tipi with warm drinks and local snacks. Available in the afternoon or evening. The evening departure offers ideal northern lights conditions.