In Arctic Lakeland, you can experience the Finnish sauna in many ways. In this article, we have listed tips for 10 different sauna experiences in the area. How about a bear sauna, a sleigh sauna on a frozen lake or an entire sauna world? Explore our wide range of options and choose your favorites for your next holiday!
1. Bear Sauna
Experience the touch of the wilderness in a truly unique way – observe bears and other wildlife through the window while you relax in the heat of the sauna! In the evening, you can enjoy delicious food and refreshments while local guide tells you about the life of the wild animals.
2. Arctic Sleigh Sauna
Enjoy a truly unique arctic experience on the ice of Lake Oulujärvi in a sleigh sauna under millions of stars! If you are lucky, you can even admire the blazing colours of the northern lights. This sauna experience can be perfectly expanded with a brisk snowshoe or ski trip in the nearby terrain.
3. Lakeside Saunas at Lake Resort Paljakka
There is a charming Sauna Courtyard at Lake Resort Paljakka, which offers guests a wonderful setting for relaxation. View sauna, Barrel sauna and Milk dock sauna each have their own unique features. At the yard, you can also find a large warm hot tub, as well as a hut for hosting indoor events and dinings. While enjoying the saunas, you can experience a beach holiday atmosphere on the sandy beach and take a dip in the lake.
4. Ukkohalla Sauna World & Spa
The Sauna World is a perfect place to relax and unwind in the beautiful scenery of lake Syväjärvi. There are nine different saunas, such as a steam sauna, a smoke sauna and a cave sauna with a view. Inside the Sauna World, you will also find a small refreshing pool suitable for exercise and relaxation, in addition to pampering hot tubs. Outside you will find the perfect relaxation spot with hot tubs.
5. Zen Spa at Hotel Aateli Hillside
This wonderful small spa in Vuokatti pampers your body and mind with the pool’s bubbles, spa treatments and the gentle heat of the world’s only log sauna with a northern lights ceiling. The hotel’s most relaxing location offers its guests a peaceful spa and sauna experience, and you can you can book the whole spa for your private use.
6. Peat sauna at Hotel Kalevala
At Hotel Kalevala’s wellness department, you can enjoy not only a traditional Finnish sauna and jacuzzis, but also special treatments such as peat sauna. Peat sauna relaxes your body and relieves stress. The whole body peat mask makes your skin soft and firm.
7. Traditional Smoke Sauna
The steam of the smoke sauna is not sharp and hot, but exceptionally soft and damp.
Arola farm and wilderness holidays rents a single-heated smoke sauna that can accommodate six people. You can easily combine the smoke sauna experience with other activities, such as bear watching safaris or outdoor excursions.
Another smoke sauna experience is available at Lentiira Holiday Village. This traditional smoke sauna is heated with wood and smoke providing unparalled experience. One might even say that sauna is key factor to Finnish Happiness.
8. Lake shore sauna in Vuokatti
Another authentic sauna experience in spectacular scenery! This atmospheric private sauna is located about 400 meters from Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti, in the shore of lake Särkinen with stunning views to the Vuokatti hills. There is a cozy living area with a fireplace and a big table with chairs to have a nice gathering among the group.
9. Sauna raft on the Kajaaninjoki River
The Urkki sauna raft sailing on the Kajaaninjoki river offers a memorable experience of bathing in the sauna while enjoying good food and refreshments and the beautiful scenery of Kajaani. On the roof of the sauna raft, there is a large terrace, ideal for admiring the wonderful landscapes.
10. Yurt Sauna in Lentiira
Come relax in the gentle warmth in the heart of the idyllic village of Lentiira! Taiga Spirit’s wood-heated yurt sauna offers a different kind of sauna experience. The steam in the yurt sauna is light and gentle. The sauna is available on request, reservations should be made the day before.
Discover more sauna experiences and other things to do in the Arctic Lakeland region and check out our wide range of accommodation options. See also information about arriving to Arctic Lakeland.
