Rovaniemi: Traditional Sauna and Ice Swimming Experience
ID: GYG540471-934723
Category:
Country: Finland
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Relax your body and mind with a private traditional Finnish sauna experience in Rovaniemi. Start with a steam bath heated by wood, and then step outside for a swim in freezing waters.
Indulge in relaxation by the Kemijoki River in Rovaniemi at a renovated 1958 blacksmith's sauna, where hot stones meet cold dips, and Northern lights may dance in the night sky. Enjoy a facility with dry toilet, towel, hairdryer, and clogs.
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 enchanting Northern lights illuminating the sky, 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 tranquility of the sauna with you as you embark on the next leg of your exploration.
Highlights
- Listen to the roar of the fire and the hiss of the water when it hits the stones
- Indulge in the ultimate wellness and relaxation, with a mix of steam and ice
- Find an oasis of peace and wellbeing at an old blacksmith's sauna from 1958
- Throw water on the rocks on top of the sauna stove to create steam in the bath
- Boost skin elasticity and muscle relaxation with the transition from hot to cold
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour will take place rain or shine
• A swimming suit isn't mandatory
• Please note that transportation is not included.
• To get to the meeting point, get on bus 14 from Rovaniemi city center. Get down at bus stop Kemintie 2356, a 5-minute walk to the sauna.
• Find the bus schedule and stop at linkkari.fi/In-English
• Bus tickets are possible to buy in the bus or on the app: Waltti
Follow the indication at Paja sauna sign.
If you arrive more than 20 minutes before the activity, you may have a coffee in the shop Sale 9 - 23 or a beer in Natin tupa from 2 PM (open Wednesday - Saturday) .
The bus stop is 100 meters from the sauna location and the bus will bring you to the city center in 30 minutes. The train station is 500 meters away. There are several car parks in front of the house.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
