Float supported on a frozen lake beneath Lapland’s night sky, then warm up in a lakeside Finnish sauna. This short, guided outing at Kurula´s Resort is a quiet, safety-focused way to experience stars, snowfall, and possibly the Northern Lights.
Float supported on a frozen lake beneath Lapland’s night sky, then warm up in a lakeside Finnish sauna. This short, guided outing at Kurula´s Resort is a quiet, safety-focused way to experience stars, snowfall, and possibly the Northern Lights.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Outdoor Artisans · Pelkosenniemi, Lappi
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Moderate fitness; participants should be comfortable with cold exposure and able to manage stairs and short walks on icy surfaces.
No—aurora sightings cannot be guaranteed. The site’s low light pollution improves your chances, but visibility depends on solar activity and cloud cover.
Minimum age is 15 years old, per the operator's policy.
Yes; add-on pickup is available: from Pyhä area for 10€ / person, or from Luosto area for 20€ / person.
Guides supply drysuits with warm hoods, wetsuit gloves, and personal flotation devices. They also conduct a safety briefing before entering the water.
Yes—the itinerary includes a chance to try ice swimming, usually under close supervision after the float and before the sauna.
Please contact the operator about accessibility questions; they have requested guests reach out directly to discuss individual needs.
The Finnish sauna is a centuries-old tradition in Lapland; lakeside saunas paired with ice dipping have long been part of local wellness practices.
Keep to marked access points, avoid disturbing shoreline vegetation, and follow guides’ instructions to minimize impact on fragile ice and littoral zones.
Outdoor Artisans is a Finnish adventure operator based in Pelkosenniemi, Lappi. The company organizes a range of guided Arctic experiences on and around frozen lakes and forests, combining traditional Finnish sauna culture with hands-on cold-water activities and wilderness skills. Offerings include ice floating and dry-suit float sessions, Finnish sauna rituals at Kurula´s Resort, Arctic bushcraft training with expert guides, Winter SUP, ice fishing with underwater camera exploration, Arctic water rescue practice, Snow Surf day trips, and combined multi-activity packages. Many experiences center on Kurula´s Resort and lakes in Pelkosenniemi, where participants float in dry suits, practice ice fishing, and warm up in lakeside saunas. Arctic Bushcraft Skills courses teach shelter building, fire-making, and traditional Finnish techniques; instructors emphasize practical, safety-focused training. Ice Floating and Aurora Floating trips provide dry-suit-supported flotation on frozen lakes beneath starry skies, followed by sauna recovery. Additional activities such as Winter SUP and Snow Surf blend gentle instruction with guided outdoor adventure. Bookings are arranged per trip and may include gear, dry suits, lunches, and sauna access as described in individual trip summaries. Outdoor Artisans is featured on The Adventure Collective, where its Pelkosenniemi experiences are listed. The operator presents factual, activity-focused programming for travelers seeking authentic Arctic immersion in Lapland, emphasizing practical skills, cold-water experiences, and traditional sauna culture. Several multi-activity options combine bushcraft, ice floating and sauna time; some programs include lunches and optional ice swimming. Safety equipment like dry suits and guided instruction are included; experiences often use underwater cameras for under-ice exploration.
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