3-Hour Private Arctic Sauna Experience in Rovaniemi with Northern Lights

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Unwind with a traditional Finnish sauna and open-air jacuzzi in the Arctic forest
• 02 Look for the magical Northern Lights far from the light-polluted city
• 03 Try ice swimming in an Arctic lake as part of a classic Finnish wellness ritual
• 04 Enjoy pork sausages and hot blueberry juice by the campfire

Head into the Arctic forest near Rovaniemi for a traditional Finnish sauna experience surrounded by magical landscapes and icy lakes. Relax in an open-air jacuzzi, with the option to try ice swimming in an Arctic lake, and discover why the sauna has been an irreplaceable part of Finnish culture for centuries as a place of physical and spiritual cleansing. Dipping in the icy lake and rolling in the snow can support blood circulation, while the hot tub offers a chance to look out for the magical Northern Lights far from the city's light pollution.

Hop into a hot tub in the middle of the forest and gaze at the magical Northern Lights far away from the light-polluted city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rovaniemi

Languages Dutch, English, French, Mandarin, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arctic Forest Sauna and Northern Lights Experience

• Visit the forest nearby, 20 km from the city center, where a traditional firewood sauna is waiting for you.

• Hop into a hot tub in the middle of the forest and gaze at the magical Northern Lights far away from the light-polluted city.

• Enjoy this leisure-filled experience with some pork sausages and hot blueberry juice.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• An expert guide in English (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)
• Private traditional Finnish sauna and jacuzzi (approximately 1 hour)
• Ice swimming in a lake
• Slippers and towel
• Campfire BBQ: pork sausages and hot blueberry juice
• Pickup is offered from the following locations:

Arktikum Museum

Apukka Resort

Arctic TreeHouse Hotel

Grand Post Hotel Rovaniemi

Guesthouse Borealis

Hostel Ibedcity

Hotel Rudolf

Hotelli Aakenus

K-Market Kairatie

K-Supermarket Kauppatori

Lapland Hotel Ounasvaara Chalets

Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara

Motelli Rovaniemi

Nordic Unique Travels Office

Nova Skyland Hotel

Ounasvaara Lakituvat Chalets

Santa Claus Holiday Village

Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle

SantaSport

Know before you go

• Swimwear rental is available at 15€ per person.
• At least 2 people are required for this tour to take place on weekdays and Saturdays.
• At least 4 people are required for this tour to take place on Sundays and public holidays.
• Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by adults paying the full price.
• Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
• Northern Lights sightings cannot be guaranteed, as they are subject to weather conditions and solar activity.
• Vegetarian/vegan alternatives for the campfire BBQ are available upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Rovaniemi, Finland

Tour start

Rovaniemi, Finland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.