Löyly and Legends Finnish Sauna Experience

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Known the world over, the Finnish sauna offers a multitude of healing and relaxing benefits, but how is a truly Finnish sauna prepared? Roll up your sleeves to see first-hand how it's done, enjoy a genuine Finnish sauna experience, and learn about the cultural significance and folklore of this centuries-old custom.

Tucked away beside a shimmering lake, deep in the forest of Finnish Lapland, lies our private sauna-cottage, waiting for you to partake in one of our fondest cultural customs. You’re not just showing up to enjoy the sauna, though, as this time you’ll be a part of the actual process of preparing this magical experience!

What's Included

Sausages by the fire
Swimming possibility
Towels
Shampoo / conditioner
Guiding in English
Berry juice
Traditional Finnish coffee (pannukahvi)
Finnish sauna experience
Transportation from the listed pick up locations
Swimwear
Flip-flops

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up locations availabile for the tour:

Wild Nordic Safari Center in the Santa Claus Village - Joulupukintie 1 (20 minutes before the start of the tour)
City Center: Wild Nordic Rovaniemi Pick Up Point - Valtakatu 35, 96200 (5 minutes before the start of the tour)

If you choose the city center pick up location please look for the "Wild Nordic Pick-up point" sign along the street in front of the Valtakatu 35.

What to expect

Carry fresh water from the clear, arctic lake to wash with and to throw on the sauna stones to make löyly (steam) with, gather the logs to heat up the sauna, and prepare
together with your professional guide your own one-of-a-kind sauna experience! While we wait for the wood-heated sauna to get ready and reach the perfect temperature, your guide will teach you about Finnish traditions and share the history behind the Finnish sauna, intertwined with legends and Lappish folktales of old. Breathe in deeply and relax in the sauna, gently strike your back with the vihta (birch whisk) to stimulate circulation and fill the air with the soft scent of birch leaves, and enjoy the transcendental healing benefits of this centuries-old custom. Take a refreshing dip into the lake and enjoy the arctic summer evening with your loved ones and friends, enjoying sausages and drinks by the fire after your sauna.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All the pick-up times are subject to a 15-minute difference depending on the other participants joining the tours. Customers shall wait for their pick-up location (or such other area as notified by Wild Nordic)
  • No refund of the tours will be made if the customer misses the pick up services as a result of failing to wait at the designated pick-up area. Wild Nordic has the right to charge reasonable expenses arising from such neglect to follow the timetable of the program.
  • Intoxication on the tour is forbidden
  • To help maintain a comfortable shared space, please refrain from using strong perfumes or scented products before the tour.
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Tags

Spas
On the Water
Swimming
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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