Traditional Lappish Evening: Wilderness Dining and Sauna Experience in Rovaniemi, Finland
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26 Ratings

Indulge in the pleasurable culture of Finland at a customary dinner and sauna occasion. If you’re seeking to partake in the most beloved activity in Rovaniemi while voyaging in northern Finland, wait no more. Our elegant sauna, positioned by the grand private lake, promises an unforgettable lifetime experience.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Unnamed Road - Experience the traditional Lappish sauna in a cozy cottage and take a dip in the private Arctic lake! Blow off some steam and enjoy a peaceful night in the authentic Finnish sauna. End the night with a tasty dinner cooked over an open fire.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup & drop off service
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Chance to see the Northern Lights (5pm tours, Oct-Mar)
  • Authentic Finnish smoked salmon meal
  • Complimentary towels and slippers
  • Traditional Finnish wood-burning sauna experience
  • Ice swimming in an arctic lake
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • Smoked salmon
Additional Information
  • Bathing suit, if necessary (it is important to remember that usually in Finland sauna is visited naked).
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • You might see Northern Lights at 5pm departure only, during October - March
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Children younger then 10 y.o. are not accepted on the tour!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ely850000
Nov 17, 2023
Unique experience - An experience to absolutely repeat. The traditional sauna is fantastic and not comparable to the electric one, bathing in the frozen lake is a must try! Delicious dinner with smoked salmon and potatoes cooked the same evening by the owner in the very welcoming cottage. At the end of the dinner we also ate homemade biscuits and other delicacies.
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Virgfa
Nov 15, 2023
Top, book with your eyes closed! - Perfect evening to end our stay! Traditional sauna and delicious smoked salmon! I highly recommend. The hostess Danielle is great!
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Lindadn9635pc
May 10, 2023
A true sauna experience, amazing dinner! - This experience was absolutely one of our very favorite during our trip to Finland, Norway and Sweden. It was our first time in an authentic sauna, and then the cold outside, and the icy lake. The sauna was incredible, the moist heat felt wonderful, and adding the provided essential oil in was just perfect. Thank you to Alex who had prepared the sauna to be just at the right temperature when we stepped in. I thought it would be really cold outside when we went out for a break, but it felt amazing. It was a beautiful evening and my favorite place was the swing right outside the sauna where I could gently swing and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, the quiet sounds of nature, before heading back into the sauna. When it was time to head into the house for dinner, the fragrant aromas of Tanya's kitchen met us. We knew that there was a delight awaiting us! And, it was! Tanya had prepared a delicious feast of salmon, potatoes, and red pepper strips with a dill sauce that was incredible. And, cookies!! All of this dining inside their sweet home on the lake. After dinner, Alex and Tanya came back in the house and we visited for a while, asking them questions and they sharing a verbal and tangible picture of their life here. It was an incredible evening and one that I would definitely, definitely return to if ever back in this area!! Alex and Tanya, thank you for this wonderful experience!
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Natashacb9503tr
Feb 1, 2023
One of the BEST evenings EVER! - I just got back from the most amazing winter evening experience! Our guides Pedro and Tanja were absolutely wonderful! We did sauna and dip into the lake 4 times! Had the most delicious smoked salmon dinner with glogi and a great, educational conversation with Pedro. I will be coming back in the summer and I hope Pedro and Tanja will be here! Thank you for one of the best evenings of my life!!!!
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Txbeebe
Jan 30, 2023
Wonderful Evening - What a great evening! If you want a unique experience that you will always remember this is for you. After warming up in the wood sauna, we all took a dip in the freezing lake. It was so refreshing and invigorating - we couldn't believe how good we felt afterwards. The evening concluded with a delicious salmon dinner. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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285rebekahe
Jan 5, 2023
Personal and Fun! - I highly recommend this tour! Not only is it fun to sit in the sauna and jump in the pond (it sounds scary with the arctic temperatures but you can do it), Alex and Tanja were so knowledgeable on topics such as the Northern Lights, traditional foods (it was delicious), culture and so much more. I think what really makes this experience above and beyond is how personal you feel though. We went in a small group of 8 and it makes all the difference. Sign up for this tour, you won't regret it!
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X3225kcdavidk
Dec 15, 2022
Very welcoming host and very enjoyable experience - We absolutely loved this experience. The host was very welcoming and had lots of interesting things to tell us about finish culture. The setting was very scenic and traditional. Once we plucked up the courage for the dip into the lake we loved it and ended up going back for more! Very fun experience.
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773xeniar
Nov 29, 2022
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! - This was definitely one of the best experiences of my life, experiencing Lappish life! The sauna and dip in the cold frozen lake felt amazing and the dinner was delicious and felt homely. Alex and Tanja were so kind and made us feel very welcomed.
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Hollyho777
Oct 5, 2022
Authentic Finnish Lapland Experience - The most amazing experience in Lapland! We were warmly welcomed and had the most relaxing sauna with lake dips. We felt the true authentic Finnish sauna experience. It was incredible. Follow that with and amazing traditional meal served in cozy surroundings. Alex & Tanya were wonderful hosts. We cannot recommend this enough, you will not be disappointed.
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Jnschiessle07
Jul 5, 2022
Authentic & Magical - By far our most memorable and photogenic excursion in Finland. When we look back on our trip, this is the true standout - an authentic experience, mesmerizing views, and charismatic hosts who welcomed us into their homes and taught us about Finnish culture. If you are hesitant about the ice dipping experience - I highly recommend you give it a try as my body has never felt better!
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