Swim in Icy Lake Under Northern Lights: Rovaniemi
Float in an icy hole under the Arctic sky, wrapped in a thermal suit that actually works
This activity takes you to a frozen lake near Rovaniemi where you swim in an icy hole under the Northern lights, dressed in a thermal floating suit that keeps you warm and safe. Hotel pickup is included, and the adventure runs about three hours with warm drinks and cookies by an open fire. Northern lights are a natural occurrence and cannot be guaranteed, but the tour runs autumn through spring when chances are highest.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and the 25-minute drive to the lake.
- thermal floating suit.
- safety instructions and guide support.
- swimming time in the icy lake.
- warm drinks and cookies by an open fire.
- access to the cozy wooden cottage.
- air-conditioned vehicle for transport.
Times
- Every day 19:00
Before you book
Operated by Nordic Adventures Oy
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The experience
The thermal floating suit is the thing that makes this possible. Once you're dressed in the waterproof material, you step into an icy hole in the lake and float on your back, looking up. The suit does the work. You stay warm enough to relax instead of fighting cold. A 25-minute drive from your hotel takes you to the lake, and the guide walks you through safety instructions before you get in the water.
The Northern lights are the reason you're there, but nature doesn't perform on schedule. The tour runs from autumn through spring when the chances are highest, though there's no guarantee you'll see them on any given night. While you wait and watch, you'll have warm drinks and cookies by an open fire, and a cozy wooden cottage is available if you want to warm up between swims. The whole adventure takes about three hours.
This is a small-group activity, which means you're not in a crowd at the lake. You need to be at least 14 years old and no older than 70, between 150 and 210 centimeters tall, and able to climb stairs and move in water. The maximum weight is 110 kilograms. If you have a spinal injury, are pregnant, or are afraid of dark water, this one isn't for you. Moderate physical fitness is required.
Is this one for you?The hotel pickup means you don't need a car or directions to find the lake. The guide collects you and handles the drive, so you can focus on the experience instead of logistics. The three-hour window gives you time to swim, warm up by the fire, and watch the sky without rushing back to town.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's the drive like from my hotel to the lake?
The drive takes 25 minutes from your hotel in Rovaniemi, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. The guide will give you safety instructions once you arrive at the lake before you put on the suit.
Will I actually stay warm swimming in a frozen lake?
The thermal floating suit is made of light waterproof material designed to keep you warm and safe in the icy water. You float on your back in the suit rather than swimming actively, which lets you relax and watch the sky instead of fighting the cold.
What are the chances of seeing the Northern lights?
Northern lights are a natural occurrence and cannot be guaranteed on any particular night. The tour runs from autumn through spring when the chances are highest, but weather and atmospheric conditions are unpredictable.
What happens if the Northern lights don't show up?
You still get to swim in the icy lake under the Arctic sky, and you'll have warm drinks and cookies by an open fire. The cozy wooden cottage is available if you want to warm up between time in the water.
Do I need to bring my own winter clothing?
The thermal floating suit is provided and keeps you warm in the water. You should dress warmly for the time you spend outside the water and by the fire, but the suit itself is part of the activity.
What's the age and fitness requirement?
You must be between 14 and 70 years old, between 150 and 210 centimeters tall, and weigh no more than 110 kilograms. You need moderate physical fitness and the ability to climb stairs and move in water. The activity is not suitable if you have a spinal injury, are pregnant, or are afraid of dark water.
Swim in Icy Lake Under Northern Lights: Rovaniemi
3h · EN
from € 129 per person
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