Lakeside sauna · 🇫🇮 Rovaniemi, Finland

WNTR Sauna

Public wood-fired sauna at Ounasvaara, five minutes from central Rovaniemi, open to both locals and visitors. The sauna is unisex in swimwear, and bathers cool off in the Kemijoki river from a jetty in autumn or an ice hole in winter, with a campfire area and lounge on site.

Ice swimming in winterWood-firedBarMixedSwimsuit required

Good to know

Bring a swimsuit – bathing suits are required here.

Location

Mustinpolku 4, Rovaniemi (Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets)

Details checked against the venue's official information on 2026-09-30. Prices and hours change – please confirm on the official website before visiting. Sources: laplandhotels.com.

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