Private Tour
Traditional Finnish Sauna and Ice Swimming in Rovaniemi
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for people with mobility impairments
Children under 5 years aren't allowed in the sauna
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Start with a quick tour, seeing the ins and outs of the facility. Inside the changing room, get your towels, water, and clogs for a stroll in the snow. Step into the sauna, change your clothes, and surrender to the soothing melody of the stove, surrounded by the scents of essential oils and wood. Adjust the tempo and ambiance by splashing water on the sizzling stones as you unwind, letting the heat and steam work their magic – easing tension, lowering blood pressure, opening up your pores, and leaving your muscles blissfully relaxed. Once you've reached your ideal level of heat, step onto the terrace to cool off and rehydrate, or go for a swim in the river. As night falls, keep an eye out for the Northern lights or during the day, soak in the breathtaking panorama of the river, islands, and hills. Embrace the alternation of hot and cold to relax the body. Outside, let the crisp air contract your muscles and pores. Head back to the sauna as needed, enhancing the experience with a refreshing beer. After a rejuvenating experience, wrap up your session, change into your clothes, and carry the tranquillity of the sauna with you as you embark on the next leg of your exploration.
What‘s Included
Professional Spanish, English, German, French speaking guide
Changing room, sauna, bathing area and toilet.
Towel (70X135cm), Clogs, Hairdryer and Potable water.
There is no shower available during the activity
Swimming suit (not mandatory)
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Traditional Finnish Sauna and Ice Swimming in Rovaniemi
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An absolute wonder
irenemA9471IQ,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience. We received exceptional treatment. The landscape is an absolute wonder. The sauna and space was in very hygienic condition.
Recommended
Sara M,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved the experience with the sauna and bath in the icy river, highly recommended! We come out like new
Amazing
jaquelinesI4146DY,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are Brazilians and today we had an incredible and surreal experience at the sauna. The host is indescribable, an incredibly kind person who gave us all the necessary assistance and even offered us a ride back to the city center. I highly recommend it and give it a 10000000/10 rating.
Relaxing scenic experience
Claire M,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My partner and I loved the experience. The host was kind and welcoming, and was there to make sure we could get into the water okay, while leaving us privacy when we were in the sauna. We were provided with everything we needed - towel, shoes, water. I highly recommend!
Fabulous experience, unforgettable.
mhjaen,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Very warm welcome. Idyllic place. To do for lovers of nature and authenticity. Thank you for your explanations and kindness.
Unforgettable experience
Palomaiba1966,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an unforgettable experience, the contrast of the heat with the icy water. Landscape, owner's attention, all great
Beautiful Sauna surrounded by nature
V5542VWdeborahr,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience with private sauna and dip in the frozen lake a few km from the center of Rovaniemi. Highly recommended!
The sauna with icy bath was the main thing of the experience: brutal, intense and super revitalizing.
xeniar619,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brutal experience. The sauna with icy bath is a pass, you salt 100% renovated. The deal was super nice, close and professional. Everything was great, careful to detail. Also, we could see reindeer, which made the experience even more special. Definitely to repeat and recommend.✨✨
Don’t hesitate - book this experience or you will regret it
WJB1997,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable and truly authentic Finnish sauna experience. From the moment we arrived, the host made us feel completely at ease, warmly welcoming us and clearly explaining how to enjoy the sauna and safely take the cold plunge. Stepping from the heat of the sauna straight into a frozen river was exhilarating and a once-in-a-lifetime experience that captures the true spirit of Finland. Worth every penny
Top Experience
Claudia C,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience 100% recommended, everything is in mind so, if you think the water is cold the host will help you not think about it!!
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