Finnish Traditional Sauna Escape : Fire, Ice and BBQ

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Rovaniemi, Finland

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover one of the most unique elements of Finnish culture with this sauna experience in an authentic Lapland home. Set off from your hotel in Rovaniemi to meet your hosts at their lakeside residence and learn about the history and importance of the traditional wood-burning sauna in Finland. Once the heated stones have brought the sauna to the right temperature, experience the invigorating ritual of a hot sauna followed by a dive in the arctic lake.

Hotel pickup and drop off from Rovaniemi included
See how a traditional wood-burning sauna works and hear about its history
Relax in the hot sauna then dive in the lake’s ice hole just like a true Finn
Warm up with snacks and drinks around the fireplace after your sauna

What's Included

Hotel pickup & drop off
English speaking guide & host
Firewood sauna experience ~2 hours
Arctic Lake swimming & ice hole winter swimming
Towels, slippers for the sauna
Snacks by the open fire (meat sausages)
Non-alcohol beverages
Northern Lights (Evening departures end of Oct. - middle of Mar.)

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Please note, starting time might be subject to change, we will confirm the time to you by e-mail! Tour includes a pick up & drop off transfer from Rovaniemi centrally located hotels and Santa Claus Village. Missing the pick-up does not entitle you to a refund of the price paid for the services. You are responsible to be ready for pick up at the assigned pick up point from the start of the pick up time in order to not miss our guides when they arrive to pick you up.

Meeting point

Rovaniemi Tourist Information
Koskikatu 12, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland
Outside

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Children younger then 10 y.o. are not accepted on the tour!
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 32 reviews

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Cozy cabin and cold plunge 5*

Isabel_T, Nov 2022

Sauna experience was great and they gave us ample time to enjoy the sauna and the lake. Afterwards had a candlelit dinner in the log cabin. Cute and felt authentic

Unforgettable experience

Claudia_W, Feb 2022

Definitely one of the highlights of our holidays in Rovaniemi. The remote location next to the lake is just beautiful. The Finnish sauna and the dip in the frozen lake afterwards were a unique experience. Alex and Tanja were lovely hosts and the food served after the sauna in the cosy cabin was delicious.