Rovaniemi: Wood fired Sauna and Ice Swimming, with Transfers
Overview
Once the wood-fired sauna is warm, it's time to relax and enjoy an authentic Finnish tradition. Listen to the crackling fire, feel the heat rising from the stones, and unwind beside a peaceful Arctic lake.
When you're ready, step outside and experience the refreshing contrast of the cold. Take a dip in the lake, try ice swimming through our specially maintained ice hole in winter, or cool off in the snow when conditions allow. Our guide will explain how to enjoy the experience safely, and you can take everything at your own pace. Cold-water swimming is optional.
After cooling down, return to the warmth of the sauna and repeat the experience as often as you like. This traditional combination of heat, fresh Arctic air, and cold water is a wonderful way to experience Finnish culture away from the busy tourist areas around Rovaniemi.
Towels, slippers, drinking water, hot tea, and round-trip transfers are included. Just bring your swimsuit and enjoy this unique Arctic experience!
What's Included
- Towels, slippers for the sauna
- Firewood sauna experience ~2 hours
- Hotel pickup & drop off
- Northern Lights (Evening departures end of Oct. - middle of Mar.)
- Non-alcohol beverages
- Arctic Lake swimming & ice hole winter swimming
- English speaking guide & host
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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.
Koskikatu 12
96200 Rovaniemi, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Experience an authentic Finnish sauna near Rovaniemi with a relaxing visit to a traditional wood-fired sauna by a peaceful Arctic lake. After a comfortable transfer from the city, enjoy 1.5 to 2 hours of sauna time, warm up on the benches, and learn about Finland's beloved sauna tradition from your English-speaking guide.
During winter, you can take a refreshing dip in a specially maintained ice hole or cool off in the snow when conditions allow. In warmer months, enjoy a swim in the lake. Cold-water swimming is optional, so you can enjoy the sauna at your own pace.
This shared group experience welcomes up to 15 participants and takes place away from busy tourist areas. Towels, slippers, drinking water, hot tea, and round-trip transfers from selected pick-up points in Rovaniemi are included.
The complete experience takes approximately 3 to 3.5 hours. For evening visits during the darker months, you may also have a chance to see the Northern Lights, weather permitting. Please bring your swimsuit and suitable outdoor clothing.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children younger then 14 y.o. are not accepted on the tour!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rovaniemi: Wood fired Sauna and Ice Swimming, with Transfers?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Towels, slippers for the sauna.
- Firewood sauna experience ~2 hours.
- Hotel pickup & drop off.
- Northern Lights (Evening departures end of Oct. - middle of Mar.).
- Non-alcohol beverages.
- Arctic Lake swimming & ice hole winter swimming.
- English speaking guide & host.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rovaniemi: Wood fired Sauna and Ice Swimming, with Transfers is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rovaniemi: Wood fired Sauna and Ice Swimming, with Transfers will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Towels, slippers for the sauna
- Firewood sauna experience ~2 hours
- Hotel pickup & drop off
- Northern Lights (Evening departures end of Oct. - middle of Mar.)
- Non-alcohol beverages
- Arctic Lake swimming & ice hole winter swimming
- English speaking guide & host
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children younger then 14 y.o. are not accepted on the tour!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
