Absolutely fantastic experience. Really good fun and a great feeling to do. Host was very friendly and provided excellent hospitality and service. Highly recommend
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional Spanish, English, German, French speaking guide
- Changing room, sauna, bathing area and toilet.
- Towel (70X135cm), Clogs, Hairdryer and Potable water.
Excludes
- There is no shower available during the activity
- Swimming suit (not mandatory)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- From Rovaniemi there is the bus line n. 14 or the train. The bus stop is Kemintie 2356, at a 5-minute to the sauna and the train at a 15-minute walk. All hours and days are not served equally, check the timetable when booking and contact us in case of doubt. In Pajatie, follow the signs.
Return
- From Rovaniemi there is the bus line n. 14 or the train. The bus stop is Kemintie 2356, at a 5-minute to the sauna and the train at a 15-minute walk. All hours and days are not served equally, check the timetable when booking and contact us in case of doubt. In Pajatie, follow the signs.
Itinerary
Start with a quick tour, seeing the ins and outs of the facility. Inside the changing room, get your towels, water, and clogs for a stroll in the snow. Step into the sauna, change your clothes, and surrender to the soothing melody of the stove, surrounded by the scents of essential oils and wood. Adjust the tempo and ambiance by splashing water on the sizzling stones as you unwind, letting the heat and steam work their magic – easing tension, lowering blood pressure, opening up your pores, and leaving your muscles blissfully relaxed. Once you've reached your ideal level of heat, step onto the terrace to cool off and rehydrate, or go for a swim in the river. As night falls, keep an eye out for the Northern lights or during the day, soak in the breathtaking panorama of the river, islands, and hills. Embrace the alternation of hot and cold to relax the body. Outside, let the crisp air contract your muscles and pores. Head back to the sauna as needed, enhancing the experience with a refreshing beer. After a rejuvenating experience, wrap up your session, change into your clothes, and carry the tranquillity of the sauna with you as you embark on the next leg of your exploration.
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Reviews
Super cool experience and highly recommend, great host and just overall great time. Host provided everything we needed and ensured we were safe when entering the water
Our guide was so nice. We really enjoyed this Finnish tradition!! We did feel the benefits they described. We would do this again.
The 70 yo sauna is an absolute jewel , perfectly clean and efficient The owner is kind and outdoor facility is a natural show it self
This was such a great experience, definitely a highlight of our trip. Scenery was lovely too. Killian was helpful while still giving us plenty of space to enjoy the experience. Highly recommend.
We are Brazilians and today we had an incredible and surreal experience at the sauna. The host is indescribable, an incredibly kind person who gave us all the necessary assistance and even offered us a ride back to the city center. I highly recommend it and give it a 10000000/10 rating.
My partner and I loved the experience. The host was kind and welcoming, and was there to make sure we could get into the water okay, while leaving us privacy when we were in the sauna. We were provided with everything we needed - towel, shoes, water. I highly recommend!
An unforgettable and truly authentic Finnish sauna experience. From the moment we arrived, the host made us feel completely at ease, warmly welcoming us and clearly explaining how to enjoy the sauna and safely take the cold plunge. Stepping from the heat of the sauna straight into a frozen river was exhilarating and a once-in-a-lifetime experience that captures the true spirit of Finland. Worth every penny
This experience was amazing. The setting is amazing & so pretty!! The host was also great - explained everything thoroughly, was very friendly & had a great sense of humour. We did this in mid Dec & the water was 1°. It was a fantastic experience & was a perfect way to end our Winter holiday in Europe.
This was such a memorable and amazing experience. Private, great host and well organised and the location is special!
Great service amazing experience would highly recommend the host is fantastic would not go anywhere else
A really great experience — warming up in a 70 year old sauna and dipping in the cold water. The host is very friendly and accommodating. Easy to get to on the bus. I highly recommend!
When I booked this experience it seemed like such a great idea but as it got closer I tried to talk myself out of it but I am so happy I went, what an amazing experience and such a pleasure getting to meet the host Kilian who was so nice and welcoming, he accommodated me even though I was late and gave me extra time as well. Kilian explained the whole process and said he would come out to make sure I was ok when I first went into the water, he even filmed a video for me as I was there alone documenting my experience. I am so thankful to Kilian for making the experience so incredible and couldn’t recommend him and Pajasauna anymore.
We had a fantastic time at Killian’s place! Highly recommended. Killian was such a great host. He is fluent in 5 languages, including English. We visited in late September and the lake water was about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Killian went into detail about how to enjoy the sauna and cold plunge. It’s such a beautiful natural setting. We’ve done other saunas in Finland, but they were public. This really is an ideal private experience and lets you enjoy it like a local. We spent a lot of time talking to Killian about his life in Finland and previously in Switzerland. Before you leave, ask to see his dog, a Lappish Reindeer Herder.
We had a wonderful experience! The lake is gorgeous and the host was so kind. We would definitely book again.
Exactly what you expect. Finnish sauna and ice swimming, very nice scenery with the frozen lake surrounding you
Come on... this is a once in a lifetime experience. Really happy we did it!! Don't miss out. Puerto Rico representing.
Absolutely amazing experience. After looking through tons of sauna experiences we booked this one and couldn’t be happier! You get the entire sauna and plunge area to yourself or your group. Everything was explained thoroughly and we were well taken care of during our entire stay. This location is so private and gives an authentic Finnish experience. You are away from the crowds and it doesn’t feel like a tourist attraction. The views are unbeatable, not to mention you feel amazing afterward! The host of this experience is phenomenal and you can’t help but feel good knowing your money is going to a hard working family. Would absolutely book again!
Pajasuana is an absolute must do while in Rovaniemi! A little bit of a drive outside the city center but definitely well worth it! We had a rental car and found the address with no problem. The sauna was ready when we arrived. Kilian explained everything, and had water, towels, and shoes for us. It was an unforgettable experience!
Very good to get there from Rovaniemi with the bus. Very nice host. Wonderful location at the lake. Plenty of sauna time.
One of the best experiences I have ever had in my entire life. The place is beautiful and the host was very kind and helpful. 100% recommended.
Excellent Finnish experience at the sauna and river. Kids will remember the experience for a long time. Took the 14 bus down on the way (about a 30 minute bus ride from center city) and then walked to the train station for the ride home.
Beautiful place to have a cold dip and relax in a cosy sauna. I would love to do this again. The sauna was kept clean at all times.
What an exhilarating experience! So glad that we did it. Cillian was wonderful! He was so knowledgeable and attentive. Highly recommend. Cannot say enough about how wonderful the experience was. The idea of going into icy waters is scary, but it is so rewarding! He will give you guidance and pointers and I recommend just going for it! You will feel so relaxed after.
Super nice and helpful host. The location is really super nice. An all-around successful experience.
100% recommended experience, it feels incredible. It is an old sauna with a lot of charm, the place is very beautiful and the owner is very attentive and helpful, he speaks Spanish. We arrived ahead of time and since he didn't have anyone, he let us enter earlier and stay as long as we wanted, at the end he took us by car to the train station. If we return to Rovaniemi, we will definitely repeat.
The experience was amazing and authentic! The gentleman was welcoming, attentive and warm. We highly recommend spending this time between ice water and hot sauna. Relaxation and reviviscence were at the rendezvous! Thank you so much!
Beautiful experience, we felt safe and comfortable both in the sauna and in the frozen lake. Beautiful scenery, experience that I highly recommend
It is a highly recommended experience. The place is very nice, the gentleman who served us is very friendly and explains everything so that you live the experience in a different way. The site is somewhat distant from the city but there is public transport.
Really amazing experience! Very welcome, no complaints. The host is really nice and explained us very well by having me very confident and comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised to see that he also spoke French. He also gave us suggestions for places and other activities to do. We really loved this moment, it was one of the highlights of our trip! I highly advise and really recommend this sauna in particular because it is really atypical, beautiful and warm! Not far from rovaniemi (about 24min, it's really worth it). It’s an experience that can be impressive but once you’ve done it, you feel so good on top of the feeling of pride that you got there. I recommend 100%.
Very nice experience. Sauna small and intimate, the owner very attentive and ready to give you the right advice to live this experience to the fullest!
A huge thank you for this timeless moment. The Finnish sauna was simply perfect, and Killian’s kind welcome made the experience even more memorable. The fact that he speaks French and has given us all the necessary explanations allowed us to enjoy this ritual in the best conditions. A magical, soothing and authentic moment that we will remember for a long time. Thank you for this wellness break.
An experience to test absolutely during your trip to Lapland. It was amazing 🤩 The place is magical and the host very friendly. Thank you very much.
An amazing experience. We received exceptional treatment. The landscape is an absolute wonder. The sauna and space was in very hygienic condition.
We loved the experience with the sauna and bath in the icy river, highly recommended! We come out like new
Great experience. Very warm welcome. Idyllic place. To do for lovers of nature and authenticity. Thank you for your explanations and kindness.
It was an unforgettable experience, the contrast of the heat with the icy water. Landscape, owner's attention, all great
Beautiful experience with private sauna and dip in the frozen lake a few km from the center of Rovaniemi. Highly recommended!
Brutal experience. The sauna with icy bath is a pass, you salt 100% renovated. The deal was super nice, close and professional. Everything was great, careful to detail. Also, we could see reindeer, which made the experience even more special. Definitely to repeat and recommend.✨✨
Amazing experience 100% recommended, everything is in mind so, if you think the water is cold the host will help you not think about it!!
Everything was perfect. It was our highlight of the Lapland trip. We were warmly welcomed we were explained everything understandably. A nice sauna, with great extras like water, towels or crocs. Ice bathing in the open air and random aurora borealis was a single dream. Every time again I would book it again. The host was super friendly and still helped us to buy the right train ticket. You have noticed that the host has set up everything with full heart to make it as pleasant as possible for the guest. Full score!! It's as good as it gets.
The owner of the sauna welcomes you very kindly, prepares everything and is watching you to make good use of the sauna, gives you instructions correctly, very nice and quiet sauna. Highly recommended
It was great and our host at the top very attentive and available we recommend ++ . This experiment was a first , sauna at 85• then water at 3 degrees , but easy to do
Great time spent with Killian who speaks French very practical for explanations,who welcomes you home ,in a magical setting ,sauna on top of wood fire and swimming in the lake is a unique experience to do
Beautiful experience , nice host, nice ambience - have made us feel very comfortable, price - performance with 70€ p.P fits
Un cadre magnifique pour une expérience hors du commun, en petit comité. Nous avons été chaleureusement accueillis et accompagnés ! Une très belle découverte, à faire absolument !
Great sauna experience and swimming in the lake at 2 degrees! But we've made it! That feels so good. The setting is superb and the welcome very friendly, the owner is caring. Thank you so much!
What a unique experience! In a family atmosphere! You will be alone in the sauna and during the activity! Your hosts are incredibly kind and will be caring for you. The place so peaceful puts you in a dream atmosphere! Unforgettable experience....
Experience to live Beautiful little sauna nestled near a lake at home. We were greeted by a friendly gentleman who speaks French.
Excellent experience in a traditional family sauna by the water. The Finnish codes have been passed on to us to live the most authentic experience possible. The owner, speaking French, was very vigilant in terms of security. The place is accessible from the center of Rovaniemi by bus or train. We recommend very highly.
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