The 15 Best Sauna and Ice Floating Experiences in Rovaniemi

1.Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 614 reviews · from $142Our pick

Meet an English-speaking guide such as Theo, Maria, or Nikki, then ride from central Rovaniemi to a forest lake. You will wear an insulated floating suit, lie back in the icy water, and watch the sky for auroras. The 2.5-hour outing ends with hot drinks and gingerbread.

“Our tour guide Nikki was so friendly and gave some fantastic information. We didn’t see the lights but the floating was incredible.”

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2.Traditional Sauna and Ice Swimming Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 431 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $88Best value

Spend 90 minutes at Pajasauna, a private 1958 blacksmith’s sauna near the Kemijoki River. Your host explains Finnish sauna customs, provides towels, clogs, water, and a hairdryer, then guides you between wood-fired heat and an ice hole or cold plunge. Northern Lights are possible at night.

“It was a great experience! Must do if you are feeling adventurous!”

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3.Daytime Ice Floating Rovaniemi, Frozen Lake Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 252 reviews · 3 hours · from $134

Travel about 30 minutes from Rovaniemi, suit up in a thermal rescue suit, and float in a Finnish lake while your English-speaking guide keeps watch. Guides such as Victor, Brandon, Alex, and Santiago are praised for calm safety instructions and helpful photos. Hot drinks and cookies follow.

“It was an experience that everyone must do once in a life time. Our guide was a nice person, he guided us very well while swimming in the pool. The lake view was awesome and cottage was very beautiful. We had great time there, thank you!”

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4.Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189Top rated

From Rovaniemi, you travel to a traditional lakeside sauna for guided sauna sessions, quick ice swims, towels, slippers, and an open-fire salmon dinner. Evening departures from late October to mid-March include a chance to see the Northern Lights. Guides may include Alex, Pedro, or Tanija.

“We had a great evening! We were very carefully explained the « procedure » for a traditional sauna and how to prepare for the ice bath. It was quite the experience! We were anxious at first but we were very happy to have done it. The meal afterwards was delicious, and we had a very nice chat with the owners. Unfortunately we didn’t see northern lights as the activity was quite low and there were a lot of clouds, but we knew this was only a matter of luck so it didn’t bother us. Highly recommend!”

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5.Sauna & Ice Swimming Tour with Dinner and Aurora

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 150 reviews · 4 hours · from $184

From central Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village, you ride about 30 minutes to a forest lake for a Finnish sauna and optional ice swim. Guides such as Pedro, Mattia, Tania, and Victor lead the evening, followed by smoked salmon dinner in a wooden cottage and an aurora watch.

“Worth it! Totally recommend it. It’s a unique experience to try plus everyone was lovely and food at the end was delicious.”

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6.Aurora Arctic Ice Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

From Rovaniemi, a guide drives you 25 minutes to a frozen lake, outfits you in a thermal rescue suit, and teaches you how to float in an ice hole. Guides such as Victor, Alex, Pedro, Brandan, and Tanja add local stories, while a heated cabin, campfire, hot drinks, and cookies finish the evening.

“Such an amazing experience! It is a must! The tour guide Tanja was amazing very friendly and gave us lots of information about Finland”

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7.Private Sauna, Jacuzzi and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $229

You’ll leave Rovaniemi by private transfer for a lakeside sauna retreat less than 30 minutes away. Andreas, Dimitri, or another English-speaking guide may handle the ride, while your hosts provide towels, slippers, robes, hot drinks, jacuzzi time, and a traditional salmon or vegetarian dinner in an old Lapland cottage.

“our driver was lovely, have us lots of tips for places to see and do. dinner was fabulous 👌 would highly recommend this experience”

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8.Northern Lights Trip with Arctic Sauna & Jacuzzi

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 83 reviews · 3 hours · from $101

Spend three hours in an Arctic forest outside Rovaniemi with an English-speaking guide. Warm up in a traditional Finnish sauna, try ice swimming, relax in an open-air jacuzzi, and watch for the Northern Lights over a frozen lake.

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9.Lakeside Private Sauna with Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 83 reviews · from $180

Head into the Rovaniemi forest for a private lakeside Finnish sauna under the Arctic sky. Your English-speaking guide handles pickup, explains sauna customs, and provides towels, slippers, and hot drinks. Guides such as Mara, Maria, and Edgar have earned special praise for their warm hosting.

“Sauna and swimmimg in the frozen lake under dancing aurora was a fantastic experience. Sauna and changing room were hygenic and you have personal space. Our guide was very polite and helpfull.”

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10.Snow Sauna Experience, Jacuzzi and Dinner in Kota

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 79 reviews · from $289

Spend seven hours at Arctic SnowHotel with an English-speaking guide, touring ice rooms, relaxing in a private snow sauna, Finnish sauna and outdoor jacuzzi, then eating a three-course dinner in a warm Kota restaurant. Transfers from central Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village are included.

“It was worth to spend the money, it’s great to see the Snow Hotel, get the chance to do snow sauna and hot tube in the Arctic forest. Unique experience.”

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11.Daytime Arctic Ice-Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $138

You’ll wear a buoyant thermal suit and float in a Finnish lake near Rovaniemi, with guides such as Victor, Brandon, Jaco, or Pedro helping you stay safe and get photos. Hotel pickup, a clean changing cabin, warm drinks, and cookies are included.

“We had a great time , beautiful place, our guide Brandon was amazing he explained to us very detailed and was very concerned about our safety, the cabin was very clean the suits were clean , they offered us some juice and cookies delicious.. Overall it’s a must to do , loved it !!!!”

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12.Aurora Ice Floating in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Travel from central Rovaniemi to a quiet frozen lake, put on a buoyant dry suit, and float in near-freezing water beneath the Finnish sky. Guides such as Greta and Salla provide calm support, while a hot drink and fire help you warm up afterward. Aurora sightings depend on weather and solar activity.

“Only six people in our group given nearing end of season, got plenty of time in the water which was nice and peaceful, the guides were very good and caring, highly recommend for trying it out”

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13.Ice Restaurant Dinner with Snow Sauna & jacuzzi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · from $318

Spend 6.5 hours at Rovaniemi’s Arctic SnowHotel with an English or Finnish guide. Tour the frozen rooms, use a private snow sauna, Finnish sauna, and outdoor jacuzzi, then dine on elk, salmon, chicken, or vegan falafel in the Ice Restaurant.

“We felt that the overall experience was excellent and the Ice Hotel and snow sauna were very unique experiences. However, we were asked to be at the meeting point 1/2 hour prior to the start of the experience. That seemed somewhat excessive, but we were willing to do that to prevent any unnecessary delays. But when the bus transporting us came 15 to 20 minutes late, it meant that we had to stand out in the cold for approximately 45 minutes for absolutely no reason whatsoever. If you are going to demand punctuality from your guests, you should make sure that the transportation is punctual as well.Read more”

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14.Arctic Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · from $131

From Rovaniemi or Santa’s Village, you’ll ride to a snowy forest lake, hear a safety briefing, and float in a thermal rescue suit. Guide Brandon has earned praise for clear preparation and reindeer facts. Warm berry juice, cookies, a fire, and a wooden cottage follow.

“The ice floating experience is truly magical—an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime adventure! The journey was seamless, with convenient transportation, and our guide went above and beyond to make it safe, engaging, and absolutely incredible. Highly recommend!”

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15.Ice Floating Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $141

On private land near Rovaniemi, an English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide prepares you for a calm ice float in thermal survival gear. You will receive a safety briefing, spend time on the icy lake, and warm up afterward with a hot drink and fresh cookies. Groups are limited to nine.

“The experience was great, and the guide was lovely and professional. However, the changing room could be improved, as it was very cold and not heated. Especially in winter, when temperatures can drop –24°C as we experienced, it would be much nicer to have a warm place to change clothes before and after the activity.”

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