The 9 Best Ice Floating & Ice Swimming Trips in Lapland

1.Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

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

Float in a Lapland lake wearing a warm survival suit, with hot drinks, helpful guides, and a chance to see the Northern Lights.

“It was definitely the best adventure while staying in Lapland. The ice floating is a very unique experience and will always be one of my most beautiful memories ever made. Our guide, Paola was super sweet and helpful, she even stopped the van on the way to the lake to let us watch the Aurora Borealis and gave us some time to take pictures. 100% recommended even for people travelling alone, as they will surely make new friends on the trip.”

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2.Traditional Sauna and Ice Swimming Experience

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

Review of Rovaniemi’s private Finnish sauna and ice plunge, with river views, Northern Lights potential, practical transport tips, and honest costs.

“It was a great experience! Must do if you are feeling adventurous!”

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3.Daytime Ice Floating Rovaniemi, Frozen Lake Experience

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

Float in a frozen Rovaniemi lake in a thermal rescue suit, then warm up by a fire with hot berry drinks and cookies.

“We wanted to do swimming in icy cold water but worried about getting sick so we did this instead. Best decision we have made. The tour agents is very good in communication and in providing all the info you need for the tour. The tour itself is a small group of maximum 8. So really intimate. Brandon, our tour guide deserves a praise. He attended to our needs and even help took our pictures during the activities. The kids love the ginger cookies. I love the sweet hot drink provided. This is highly recommended when you are in Rovaniemi.”

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

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

Review of Rovaniemi’s sauna, ice swimming, open-fire salmon dinner, and Northern Lights outing, with practical tips on value, timing, and pickup.

“A fantastic authentic Finnish experience! Everything was perfect, the dinner was spectacular, the guides were nice. It's a pity we didn't see northern lights.”

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5.Sauna & Ice Swimming Tour with Dinner and Aurora

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

Rovaniemi sauna and ice swimming tour with salmon dinner, hotel pickup, forest cottage, and a chance to see the Northern Lights.

“The activity was our highlight during our trip to Rovaniemi.. had an absolutely fantastic time. A visit to Finland minus a sauna trip is like having fish and chips minus the chips 😉.. our guide Pedro was fantastic and the property host as well. This is a must do experience for anyone who visits Finland. The water in the lake was near freezing and the wood fire heated sauna was just the best.”

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

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

Float in an icy Arctic lake in a thermal suit, warm up by a fire, and watch for Northern Lights on this small-group Rovaniemi tour.

“What an amazing night! Had so much fun, we didn’t know what to expect but had the best time. Pedro was an excellent host and very funny and friendly! We were very lucky to have such an amazing bunch of people on our tour. We didn’t see the Northern lights but saw a very faint green glow which we were adamant was the lights, much to Pedro's amusement!! The warming blueberry juice and gingerbread cookies were a big hit! Thank you for such an incredible evening guys”

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

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

Float in a frozen Finnish lake in a buoyant thermal suit, then warm up by the fire on this small-group Rovaniemi adventure.

“This experience was so unique and fun!! You will not get wet at all and the suits keep you warm while floating. You float on a pond in the middle of the woods and there is a cute log cabin where you will change and get cookies and hot golgi after. Overall a great time!”

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8.Aurora Ice Floating in Rovaniemi

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

Float in a frozen Finnish lake beneath the Northern Lights on a guided Rovaniemi adventure with dry suits, hot drinks, and hotel pickup.

“Only six people in our group given nearing end of season, got plenty of time in the water which was nice and peaceful, the guides were very good and caring, highly recommend for trying it out”

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9.Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour

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

Float in a frozen Lapland lake beneath the stars, with a rescue suit, hot drinks, and a chance to see the Northern Lights.

“Hele leuke ervaring. De leiding was super vriendelijk en gezellig. Het ijsdrijven zelf was bijzonder, leuk om eens gedaan te hebben! Wij vonden het wel wat fris in het water. Maar daarna lekker opwarmen met warme choco en marshmallows boven het vuur maakt alles weer goed! Op bestemming is alles leuk en knus aangekleed met lampjes etc, haardvuurtjes. Op de terugweg spotte we ineens het noorderlicht! We kregen alle tijd om mooie foto's te maken, zelfs tot twee keer toe weer opnieuw gestopt en uitgestapt omdat we het wéér zagen!”

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