Float Under the Northern Lights at Kurula´s Resort: Frozen-Lake Float & Finnish Sauna

On a still winter evening in Finnish Lapland, Aurora Floating at Kurula´s Resort turns the quiet of Pyhätunturi into a slow, elemental ritual. Located at Kurula´s Resort, Pyhätunturi — Kappelitie 2, 98530 Pelkosenniemi, Finland — this 2.5-hour guided experience asks you to step into a drysuit, descend a small set of steps into the dark, and let the frozen lake support your body while the sky does the rest. The scene is direct: a flat sheet of black water rimmed by snow and Scots pine, a horizon edged by low fells and the soft glow of distant settlements. Because the area has only a few lights, the site offers exceptional conditions for skywatching: stars, constellations, snowfall, and if fortune allows, the Northern Lights. The lake itself is a geological plain carved by glacial action and held in place by winter ice, giving you a stable, buoyant surface to float with little effort. Safety and local knowledge are part of the draw. Guides provide drysuits with warm hoods, wetsuit gloves, and personal flotation devices, and lead small groups (maximum 8 participants) through dressing, floating, and a traditional lakeside sauna. The Finnish sauna that follows is not only restorative but a cultural touchstone — a way Finns have balanced cold and heat for generations — and here it concludes the night with steam, silence, and occasional dips into shimmering ice. This experience is special because it pairs minimalism with precision: a stripped-back way to encounter Lapland’s winter elements, supported by experienced guides and thoughtful gear. It’s ideal for travelers staying in Pelkosenniemi, Pyhätunturi, or nearby Luosto and Pyhä who want a calm, sensory-focused outdoor evening rather than a high-adrenaline trek. Expect sensations rather than sights alone — the buoyant cradle of water, the hush of snow, the clean shock of cold followed by sauna warmth. Practical details are clear: the session lasts roughly 2 hours 30 minutes; minimum age is 15; groups are capped to preserve intimacy and safety. Bring warm layers to wear under the drysuit, and a towel and swimwear for the sauna. Pickup options are available from nearby areas for a fee; the operator cannot guarantee aurora sightings, but they can guarantee a carefully guided, uniquely Finnish winter ritual at Kurula´s Resort. Allow extra time for dressing and a short safety briefing; the guides will assist with putting on drysuits and explain ice-water precautions. This is an intimate, low-impact outing that rewards patience, clear nights, and a readiness to trade speed for deep, restorative calm and mindful cold exposure practices regularly.