Private Tour

Icebathing and Sauna, Forest Hike and Fireplace Lunch - Private

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

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Prepare for a thrilling experience with one of the most genuine Swedish traditions, hot and cold, a must while visiting Stockholm in the winter.

This experience is a real treat for your body and soul and a total immersion in the local life in Sweden.

Leave everything behind and step into a portal of peace and wellbeing.

The tranquility and silence of the forest, the beautiful scenery, fresh air and the winter frost will make you feel as you are far away while walking amongst the tall pine trees.

In the forest is a small lake and a hot wooden Sauna.

In the winter the lake is mostly covered by ice and its been a long tradition to enjoy the health benefits of the contrast of the hot and cold that makes you feel alive and energized.

For those who are well familiar with ice-bathing know how this will leave you with a feeling of deep relaxation and refreshment.

And if you dare the challenge to plunge in the ice-cold lake then that will be a high achievement with its own rewards.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Towel, slippers and padlock

Fika, Vegan or Vegeterian sweets

Organic locally produced lunch with vegetarian or vegan options.

Sauna entrance fee

Tea or hot chocolate included

You need to bring your own swimwear

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Welcome to experience the true Swedish winter. I will pick you up by car from your stay in the city and we will drive to our location in the forest about 20 minutes outside of Stockholm. Here we will do a hike through the beautiful Pine trees on easy trails and enjoy some Fika (Vegan or vegiterian) and our conversation by the lake. After the hike we drive to a nearby Sauna. •At the Sauna I will explain all the details and procedures that comes with the custom of Swedish Sauna and ice-bathing. •You will receive towels, slippers and padlocks. •The only thing you need to bring is swimwear and a water bottle. •The Sauna is separate for women and men. And mixed so that women can visit the male section on Mondays and Wednesdays. •We will alternate the Sauna with bathing in the lake (optional but highly recommended) After our bathing we end our experience by the open fireplace indoors at a cozy log cabin restaurant where we have some lunch made of organic local produce. There are vegan and vegetarian options. For any questions don´t hesitate to drop me a message. Welcome to join me!

Options

All inclusive with lunch

Lunch: All inclusive with private transportation, Lunch and Fika
Privet Car
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Exquisite
Daniel M,
Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Alexandra is an exceptional guide! I have so much gratitude that she shared her time with me on a quiet and meditative hike in the woods just a few miles out of Stockholm. I learned about the local fauna and enjoyed a tea break with a view. A visit to a community sauna and ice plunge was restorative and energizing. I particularly enjoyed a shared meal with Alexandra in a cozy cabin that felt quite distant from the usual tourist spots; precisely the experience I was seeking on this trip to Sweden. Above all, Alexandra is an absolute delight; informative, kind, and passionate. I hope to have an opportunity to do this again.
This trip was absolutely...
Isaac H,
Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This trip was absolutely incredible! The hike was breathtaking, with stunning views and the unforgettable experience of drinking fresh spring water. The sauna was the perfect way to relax after, and the ice plunge was an exhilarating challenge! Lunch at the sauna’s restaurant was delicious, rounding off the experience beautifully. Our guide was fantastic—super friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great recommendations. Every moment felt well-planned yet natural, making for an unforgettable adventure. If you love nature, relaxation, and a bit of a thrill, this is a must-do. Thank you for such a memorable experience!
10/10
dgyxvm5cj6,
Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was one of the most fun things we did in Stockholm. My 3 friends and I did this experience our second day in the city and it was a great, fun way to be immersed in the Swedish culture. Alex is super accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable. She picked us up right from our airbnb and shuttled us to everywhere we needed to be. The hike is low impact, we went in the winter and she had spikes for our shoes so we wouln't slip. We got fresh spring water, plunged in the lake nearby, and got a warm delish meal in the lodge. 10/10
Hiking, Sauna, Cold plunge tour
crismR4307KG,
Jan 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I have never in my life had an experience this amazing!! I went it with some expectations but this completely blew my mind/expectations. Whenever I dreamed of taking a winter hike, this is exactly what I wanted. I went in January and I do not regret it! Alexandra made this an experience of a lifetime and I couldn’t have asked for a better one! If I ever come back I will definitely book again! Thank you so much Alexandra!!!!!!!!
Great experience!
Ozias E,
Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alexandra was an amazing tour guide, today she took us through a beautiful forest where we stood on a dock to enjoy fika while enjoying an incredible lake view. After this she took my parter and I ice bathing, albeit it was cold, the sauna warmed us up and we had a great time. Alexandra treated us to lunch and made us feel like family. She knew a lot about the swedish culture and history and was generously informative throughout. Whether it be for a couple or family I would definitely recommend this trip to those whose first time it is in Sweden. Thank you Alexandra for all!
A wonderful experience start to finish
nicolawU2019EL,
Dec 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the most wonderful experience. Alexandra is such a calm person and genuinely lovely to spend time with. We had a walk through the forest, taking in the views and enjoying the crunch of the snow underfoot and the amazing fresh air.. a pit stop for Glog and ginger biscuits whilst enjoying a spectacular view and collected water from a natural spring. This was followed by a trip to a local sauna with the opportunity to both ice bath in the lake relax in the sauna. We were lucky enough that the restaurant was offering Julbord on the run up to Christmas, so finished the trip with a lovely meal sampling wonderful tasty fresh locally sourced organic food, even taking dessert in front of the fire. A wonderful experience start to finish.. and I slept so well that night!!
Experiencing something new
ashleywO1310AZ,
Dec 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was such a fun experience! A welcome reprieve after lots of logistical traveling to go out in the woods for a short hike and then enjoy the sauna and cold plunge. Alexandra was a delight to have for a host, with lots of good conversation and explanation on the events unfolding. The excursion was planned out well with a yummy meal provided after the sauna. Front door service as well was very appreciated.
A MUST DO during your trip to Sweden
Hanna P,
Apr 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Alexandra provided the quintessential Swedish experience!!! The sauna/icebath combo provides this unexplainable release of all mental and physical tension. Any anxiety I was carrying in my body completely melted away and I simply felt present, away from any problems of the world. We continued the day with a cozy warm soup lunch near a fire in the nearby cabin, then went to a nature walk where she showed me the natural spring with healing spring water- how I wish I could bring gallons of this back home with me! We walked around the lake and sat on a rock with a homemade vegan snack and some tea. We just sat and relaxed and breathed in the fresh air. At one point while we were sitting on the rock in the sun, I thought, “This is the most relaxed I’ve ever been in my entire life.” My trip to Sweden would not have been complete without these experiences and without Alexandra’s wonderful company. She was so kind and shared so much knowledge of the space, and I felt so honored to be there and to be in Mother Nature. This experience has reminded me to be intentional about our gratitude to nature and the critical, fundamental role nature plays in our mental and physical health. Absolutely book this for your time in Sweden :)
Excellent experience you should have at least once in your life
xuehuaz2019,
Mar 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
You can't make a good business with a bad person,so do travelling. Alexandrea is such a nice person that arranged everything very well. She treated us as friends not visitors, showed us the real nature and experienced something normally only local people can. Perfect hiking routing, wonderful feeling while snow falling, fika on rocks,chilling but joyful icebathing, delicious lunch, more than satisfied.
The best way to enjoy Swedish winter
821eh,
Mar 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was such a brilliant experience and the highlight of our trip to Sweden! Alexandra was a wonderful guide, she picked us up from where we were staying, tailored the whole day to suit us, and had thought of everything. The frozen lake/sauna experience was so exhilarating (I'd definitely recommend braving it!) and the forest walk was absolutely beautiful, from the hike, to the spot by the lake, and the natural spring. The Fika that Alexandra had made to have by the lake was delicious, and so was the lunch we had by the fire in the log cabin, which was also included. Alexandra was so friendly and knowledgeable, she gave us loads of tips for the rest of our trip which all ended up being great recommendations. Thanks for making our visit so special!