Finnish Sauna in Lapland

A trip to Finland is incomplete without trying the Finnish Sauna in Lapland. It is an integral part of the Finish culture and a typical sauna experience involves heating up in a wood-fired or electric sauna, followed by a cold plunge in the snow, a frozen lake, or an ice hole to stimulate circulation and refresh the body. Almost every accommodation, from hotels and cabins to lakeside cottages, has a sauna, where you can try to enjoy this centuries-old tradition.

Travelers can enjoy public saunas, such as riverside, lakeside, or wilderness saunas, in destinations like Rovaniemi, Levi, Saariselkä, and Ylläs. Some unique experiences include smoke saunas, floating saunas, or glass igloo saunas, where guests can relax while watching the Northern Lights. Many sauna experiences also include hot drinks, Lappish herbal treatments, or even a traditional sauna meal. For a complete Arctic adventure, pairing a sauna session with activities like ice swimming, snowshoeing, or a husky safari is a great way to unwind after a day in the cold.