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Top 15 Ice Floating Experiences in Finland

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A drysuit, a hole cut through lake ice and an hour lying on your back. The 15 below differ on whether the float is run for the aurora or for the daylight, how long you are in the water and whether a sauna is waiting after.

Rovaniemi: Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis - The 2.5-hour outing from hotel pickup to the lake
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Rovaniemi: Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

1.Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 614 reviews · from $142Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Rovaniemi, ride to a forest lake, and float in a fully insulated survival suit while watching the sky. The Northern Lights are not guaranteed, but guides such as Theo, Maria, Lia, and Alex help with safety and photos. Hot drinks and gingerbread follow the swim.

“Had lots of fun floating around the lake! Theo was very kind and helped us take beautiful photos when we saw the aurora! The inside of my suit case a bit wet, but not too bothersome. We did get a little cold on our hands and feet when we had floated for 10+ minutes, so would definitely recommend thick gloves and socks underneath the suits.”

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Rovaniemi: Traditional Sauna and Ice Swimming Experience - The 1.5-hour visit, step by step
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Rovaniemi: Traditional Sauna and Ice Swimming Experience

2.Traditional Sauna and Ice Swimming Experience

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

Spend 1.5 hours at Pajasauna, a private 1958 blacksmith’s sauna near the Kemijoki River. Your host explains Finnish sauna customs, supplies towels, clogs, water, and hairdryers, and guides you between wood-fired heat and an icy river opening or plunge pool. Bus and train access is possible, but return transport needs careful planning.

“Really lovely sauna the people running it were lovely would definitely recommend”

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Daytime Ice Floating Rovaniemi, Frozen Lake Experience - The pickup and drive from Rovaniemi
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Daytime Ice Floating Rovaniemi, Frozen Lake Experience

3.Daytime Ice Floating Rovaniemi, Frozen Lake Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 252 reviews · 3 hours · from $134

Meet your English-speaking guide, ride about 30 minutes from Rovaniemi, and change into a thermal rescue floating suit beside a Finnish lake. You will float safely among ice or open water, with guides such as Victor, Brandon, or Alex helping you in and out. Finish with hot berry juice, cookies, and time in a cozy cottage.

“I would like to sincerely thank the team for organizing the ice floating experience. It was a truly unique and unforgettable activity, very well organized and safely managed. A special thanks to Victor, our guide, who was extremely professional, supportive, and reassuring throughout the whole experience. His clear instructions, calm attitude, and attention to safety made us feel confident and comfortable at all times. Thank you for an amazing experience — highly recommended!”

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Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights - The ice swimming: thrilling, brief, and optional in spirit
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Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights

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

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

From central Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village, you’ll ride to a private lakeside setting for a Finnish wood-fired sauna, brief ice swimming, towels, slippers, and an open-fire salmon dinner. Guides such as Pedro, Alex, or Tanija may lead the evening. Northern Lights are possible only on 5pm departures from late October to mid-March.

“Easily one of the best part of our trip! Spent my birthday doing this activity and it was sooo worth it! Pedro picked us up from Rovaniemi center. We started on time and it was -17 degrees at that time. We were given clear instructions and started to change to go inside the Sauna. It was a wonderful experience. Also met lots of lovely people :) It is a memorable experience especially dipping in the ice lake with -17 degrees outside!! Did it for 2 times (25mins sauna then dip, repeat 2x then sauna at the end) After that, we went inside for a nice salmon meal and at the…”

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Rovaniemi: Sauna & Ice Swimming Tour with Dinner and Aurora - Why the small sauna can be part of the fun
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Rovaniemi: Sauna & Ice Swimming Tour with Dinner and Aurora

5.Sauna & Ice Swimming Tour with Dinner and Aurora

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 150 reviews · 4 hours · from $184

Spend an evening at a remote Arctic lake with a wood-fired Finnish sauna, icy lake or snow plunges, towels, slippers, and a salmon dinner in a cottage. English-speaking guides such as Pedro, Mattia, Victor, and Tania have hosted this warm, social experience. Evening departures from late October to mid-March add a chance to see the Northern Lights.

“Everything was perfect. They picked us up and drove us to the location which is remote and beautiful. We were 7 in one sauna which made it a bit crowded, but still nice. We had enough time to go in and out 3-4 times and then dio in the lake. The dinner was super good, we ate a lot and the food was yummy. I am vegetarian and they were able to prepare something for me too. The only little ick was that the sauna was loosing heat a bit, and couldn’t get really hot even if we kept putting wood and throwing water. Overall the experience was really amazing!!”

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Helsinki: Floating Experience in a Survival Suit - Key Points to Know Before You Book
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Helsinki: Floating Experience in a Survival Suit

6.Floating Experience in a Survival Suit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $159

Slip into a neoprene survival suit and float in Helsinki’s natural waters for 1.5 hours. Guides such as Olli, Leif, and Patrik explain hypothermia, sea rescue, and self-rescue. In winter, you may walk on sea ice, break through it, and float beside it. No swimming skill is required.

“Absolutely amazing experience! We had the chance to walk on the frozen Baltic Sea, swim in the water and our guide Oli gave us some survival challenges! We had the opportunity to jump into the ice and even break a BIG piece of it! Not to mention our guide was super friendly and he took pictures and videos of us and shared them right after we ended the activity! 100% recommended activity!”

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Aurora Arctic Ice Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-group - The 7 pm departure and 25-minute ride from Rovaniemi
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Aurora Arctic Ice Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-group

7.Aurora Arctic Ice Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

This three-hour evening outing takes you from central Rovaniemi to a remote lake, where you enter an ice hole in a waterproof thermal rescue suit and float beneath the night sky. Guides such as Victor, Alex, Pedro, Brandan, and Tanja lead the activity, with hot drinks, cookies, a heated cabin, and hotel transfers included.

“This was a great experience! It's something we'll never forget. Our tour guide Victor took great pictures and video of us. We really appreciate everything Victor did for us!”

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Daytime Arctic Ice-Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-Group - From Rovaniemi to a quiet lake outside town
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Daytime Arctic Ice-Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-Group

8.Daytime Arctic Ice-Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $138

Slip into a buoyant thermal suit and float in a lake outside Rovaniemi, even in winter. Your guide handles safety, photos, and getting you in and out of the water. Afterward, warm up in a log cabin with drinks and cookies. Pickup and drop-off are included, and groups are limited to 15 people.

“A great experience and so much fun. The guide provided all the information needed and made everyone feel safe.”

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Aurora Ice Floating in Rovaniemi - What the ice floating feels like
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Aurora Ice Floating in Rovaniemi

9.Aurora Ice Floating in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Travel from central Rovaniemi to a quiet frozen lake, pull on a buoyant dry suit, and float among chunks of ice beneath the Arctic sky. Guides such as Greta, Salla, Tommy, and Mark have helped make the experience feel safe and calm. Pickup, winter clothing, transfers, and a hot drink are included, though clouds can hide the Aurora.

“Something completely different and out of the ordinary. Shame it was a cloudy night so we didn't get to see the Northern Lights but hey ho you can't control the weather. Loved the experience and would definitely recommend doing something out of your comfort zone.”

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Levi: Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour - Leaving Levi for the remote floating site
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Levi: Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour

10.Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $155

From Levi, you ride about an hour into the quiet Arctic night, change into a buoyant rescue suit, and float on a dark lake beneath the stars. An English-speaking guide gives clear safety instructions, and hot drinks help you warm up afterward. Northern Lights sightings are possible but never promised.

“The Artic Ice Floating was amazing to experience.Unfotunately we didn't see the Northern lights due to clouds but that did not spoil anything. Just lying there, floating in the peace and quiet looking up at the stars was awesome. Something that everyone should try once in their lifetime. It was sureal as the water was freezing over as we were floating around. Don't just think about it, BOOK IT.”

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Rovaniemi: Arctic Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour - What the three-hour schedule feels like
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Rovaniemi: Arctic Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour

11.Arctic Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · from $131

Put on a thermal rescue suit and float in an icy lake surrounded by snowy trees during this three-hour Rovaniemi tour. Your English-speaking guide gives clear safety instructions before the swim, then serves hot berry juice and cookies by an open fire. Northern Lights sightings depend on nature, not the tour schedule.

“We had the most wonderful experience floating under the starry sky in a very safe environment, just absorbing the silence of Lapland. Our guide, Brandon, was absolutely amazing. He was full of fun reindeer facts and interesting chatter and most importantly prepared us well for the floating experience. Would recommend this experience!”

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Rovaniemi: Ice Floating Experience - Arriving on private land in Lapland
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Rovaniemi: Ice Floating Experience

12.Ice Floating Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $141

You’ll spend three hours on private land near Rovaniemi, floating on icy waters in buoyant thermal survival gear. An English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide gives a safety briefing, and groups are limited to nine. Afterward, warm up with a hot drink and fresh cookies. The activity may run by daylight or under the Northern Lights.

“The experience was great, and the guide was lovely and professional. However, the changing room could be improved, as it was very cold and not heated. Especially in winter, when temperatures can drop –24°C as we experienced, it would be much nicer to have a warm place to change clothes before and after the activity.”

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From Rovaniemi: Ice Floating under Aurora Borealis - Leaving Rovaniemi for the frozen lake
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From Rovaniemi: Ice Floating under Aurora Borealis

13.Ice Floating under Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 3 hours · from $155

Join Safartica for a three-hour evening trip from Rovaniemi to a frozen lake. Your English-speaking guide explains the ice floating technique, supplies winter clothing and a full-body rescue suit, and helps you stay comfortable on the water. You may see stars or the Northern Lights, weather permitting, then warm up with hot drinks, cookies, and marshmallows.

“An amazing tour! The guides were amazing, best experience ever.”

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Levi: Arctic Ice Floating Adventure - Meeting at Safartica in central Levi
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Levi: Arctic Ice Floating Adventure

14.Arctic Ice Floating Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

Meet Safartica in central Levi, then ride about 45 minutes to a quiet floating site. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Mattais, provides a waterproof Arctic suit and clear instructions before you float. No swimming skills are needed. Hot coffee or tea, photos, and a peaceful forest setting round out this unusual three-hour outing.

“Sehr unkomplizierte tour und gut organisiert! unbedingt dünne Handschuhe mitbringen, da man mit den dicken Skihandschuhen nicht in den Trockenanzug kommt! Oder am besten Handwärmer mitnehmen, die Hände kühlen am schnellsten aus. Sonst alles top! Die Guides machen auch Fotos 😍”

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Ylläs: Northern Lights Ice-Floating Experience with Transfer - The Quiet Part: 20 to 30 Minutes on the Water
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Ylläs: Northern Lights Ice-Floating Experience with Transfer

15.Northern Lights Ice-Floating Experience with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $146

You will wear a full-body rescue suit and float in an ice hole on a small lake near Ylläs. English-speaking guides handle the safety briefing and help groups of about eight get ready. After 20 to 30 minutes in the water, warm up with berry juice by the fire while watching for stars and Northern Lights.

“Collection was prompt, guides friendly. Once in the cosy house guides briefed us and split us into groups of 8. Once kitted up there is a little walk down a trail lit with fairy lights to the water. The experience of floating in the lake was awesome and once the lights were turned off the stars and the aurora were awesome. Even in the thick suits it is cold so wear thick thermals and fleeces underneath. After 20/30 minutes floating we got out, had warm berry juice and warmed by the fire. Absolutely the best activity ever!”

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