{"id":8918,"date":"2025-10-30T21:37:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T19:37:19","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T21:00:00","slug":"private-wilderness-sauna-ice-swimming-in-winter-with-dinner-option","status":"publish","type":"programs","link":"https:\/\/purelapland.fi\/fi\/programs\/private-wilderness-sauna-ice-swimming-in-winter-with-dinner-option\/","title":{"rendered":"Private Wilderness Sauna &#038; Ice Swimming in Winter (with Dinner Option)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><strong>A VERY LOCAL EXPERIENCE IN THE WILDERNESS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a very local experience! Your guide will take you into deep forests to a <strong>wilderness cabin with a log sauna.<\/strong> The traditional cabin has no electricity or running water ; the small lake and nature around is providing everything it needs! The place is beautiful and extremely <strong>peaceful<\/strong> \u2013 perfect for a relaxing moment! It naturally inspires a feeling of disconnection from reality, <strong>being lost in the middle of nowhere.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your guide will lit the wood-burner in the sauna and give you more instructions how to use it in the very Finnish way. There is also a pontoon that leads directly to the lake : if you are brave enough to go in the water and if the ice conditions allow it, we may <strong>open a hole in the ice (avanto)<\/strong>! It is very healthy to alternate hot sauna with cold water (or at least cold air).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sauna towels, soaps, birch tar oil and other equipment<\/strong> needed will be provided by your guide (please bring your swimsuit if you need to ; or sauna can also be naked like Finns usually do\u2026). The experience is always <strong>private<\/strong> and the guide will give you all privacy needed. He \/ she will prepare a local snack while you enjoy the traditional sauna.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>SELECT YOUR IDEAL DEPARTURE TIME<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We offer those departures for this private experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Afternoon session at 13:00:<\/strong> The early afternoon session offers daylight even in the heart of winter (November\u2013January) and the chance to enjoy beautiful sunset colors!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Afternoon session at 16:00:<\/strong> A great option for a late afternoon activity that helps you relax and unwind before dinner. From January to February, this slot often comes with stunning sunset views as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evening session at 19:00: <\/strong>\u00a0Ideal for Northern Lights spotting! The sauna is located by a north-facing lake with no light pollution, perfect conditions when the sky is clear. Please note, the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evening session at 19:00 with an overnight at the wilderness cabin*: <\/strong>Perfect for Northern Lights spotting and an unforgettable wilderness immersion!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>The total duration of the experience includes transportation to the wilderness sauna, dressing time in the cottage and around 1 hour of sauna session.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Optional dinner for your sauna experience: <\/strong>Make your sauna moment even more special with a wilderness dinner served in the cozy wooden cottage. While you relax in the warm steam, your guide will prepare a hearty Finnish soup, accompanied with warm drinks and sweet pastries for dessert.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>*AN EXTRAORDINERY OVERNIGHT AT THE WILDERNESS CABIN WITH A DINNER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Starting time: 19:00\u00a0<\/em><br \/><em>Returning time: around 10:00 on the following day<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While you enjoy your sauna experience, your guide will begin preparing <strong>a hearty dinner served in the wooden cottage: <\/strong>\u00a0a delicious Finnish soup, accompanied by warm drinks and sweet pastries as a dessert.<\/p>\n<p>For the night, we provide warm winter sleeping bags and <strong>all the necessary equipment to keep you cozy and comfortable<\/strong> in the heart of the wilderness. After helping you settle in and making sure you are fully comfortable, your guide will leave you to enjoy a peaceful evening in privacy.<\/p>\n<p>The next morning, after breakfast in the cabin, your guide will return to meet you, and together you will head back to Rovaniemi.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>MAKE IT A COMBO EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Looking to turn this into a full day of Finnish flavors? You can easily combine your sauna experience with one of the following options:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nordicodyssey.net\/snow-hike-wilderness-sauna-rovaniemi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Snow Hike &amp; Wilderness Sauna<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> A perfect blend of adventure and deep relaxation,<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nordicodyssey.net\/visit-snowhotel-sauna-rovaniemi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Arctic Snow Hotel &amp; Wilderness Sauna<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> Add a cultural twist with a visit to the magical Snow Hotel before your sauna session<\/p>\n<p>Ready to take it a step even further?<br \/>For a truly extraordinary experience,<br \/>upgrade to a full adventure <a href=\"https:\/\/nordicodyssey.net\/adventure-night-cottage-wilderness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>\u00a0with a ski adventure and an overnight stay in a wilderness cabin.<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>Begin your day with a peaceful ski tour through snowy forests, then unwind in a wood-fired sauna by the lake. Enjoy dinner by the fireplace and spend the night in a cozy cabin surrounded by untouched nature.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>This upgrade lets you fully immerse yourself in Lapland\u2019s way of life, skiing, sauna, and a night in the wild, all in one unforgettable adventure.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enjoy a relaxing moment in a wilderness sauna located on the sides of a lake in remote forests. 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