The 6 Best Sauna and Ice Swimming Experiences

1.Spa/Pool with Bath, Sauna and Outdoor Heated Pool

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,076 reviews · 1 day · from $41Our pick

Spend a full day at Tromsøbadet, a modern public swimming and wellness centre in Tromsø. Swim in the Olympic-sized pool, try water slides and diving boards, warm up in the Finnish sauna, or sit in the heated outdoor pool with mountain views. Buses 20 and 24 stop nearby, and the centre is wheelchair accessible.

“this is not a spa facility but a public swimming pool so if you are looking for a relaxing spa this is not for you. however, the outdoor heated pool was nice and there is a sauna. you cannot get a direct bus here and requires a swap over plus a 6-8 minute walk good changing facilities, however if you like privacy to change there is not this facility”

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2.Traditional Sauna and Ice Swimming Experience

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

At Pajasauna near the Kemijoki River, you’ll learn Finnish sauna customs, heat a wood-fired 1958 blacksmith’s sauna, and alternate steam with a cold plunge. Hosts such as Killian and Anna provide towels, clogs, water, and friendly guidance. The private 1.5-hour session may include Northern Lights views, but transportation and a shower are not included.

“We came early than the usual schedule and the owner let us use sa facility since there is no other customer at that time. It's a good and unique experience.”

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3.National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Leave central Helsinki with a small group of up to eight for a 6-kilometer forest hike near Kuusijärvi and Sipoonkorpi National Park. Guides such as Alex and Jeff share local nature knowledge, cook a Finnish lunch over the fire, and lead you through a smoke sauna with optional lake dips. Transport, towels, sauna slippers, and winter gear are included.

“Great way to get some fresh air, take in some natural beauty and relax. A hike, fresh lunch, sauna and swim”

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

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

From Rovaniemi, you’ll ride to a lakeside cabin for a traditional wood-fired sauna, quick ice swim, towels and slippers, then an open-fire salmon dinner. The small group, English-speaking guide, and hotel transfer keep things easy. Evening departures from late October to mid-March add a chance to see the Northern Lights, weather permitting.

“Please please please go try this it was an amazing experience. My friend and I were so nervous for the cold plunge but it's no where as bad as you would think. The cabin was cozy and clean, the guides were all friendly and chill, and the dinner was lovely.”

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5.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Join Skärgårdens Kanotcenter for a three-hour winter sea-kayaking trip near Vaxholm. Guides such as Sam, Jules, Rowan, and Karl lead beginners through icy channels in dry suits, with fika, hot drinks, and a sauna afterward. The small group size keeps the outing calm, personal, and easy to follow.

“Awesome experience and first time kayaking in a dry suit. From the equipment to kayaking in general for the beginners, everything was explained very well with safety in mind. It was great to get out of Stockholm, on the water, warm up in the sauna, and enjoy the Fika!”

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6.Arctic Snow Hotel Tour and Snow Sauna Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 75 reviews · from $207

Spend five hours touring Rovaniemi’s Arctic SnowHotel with an English or Finnish guide, then use a private snow sauna, Finnish sauna, and outdoor jacuzzi. You’ll see ice rooms, the Ice Bar, Ice Chapel, Ice Restaurant, and themed sculptures before returning by included transfer. Guide Emma has led some visits.

“The visit of the Arctic Snow Hotel with Emma was really amazing, we had a great time visiting the ice bar, the ice chapel, the rooms, and all the small village with the sculptures. And we really enjoyed our time in the Finnish Sauna and snow sauna to get warmer in these cold days.”

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