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Sauna is a holiday must!

Finns love the sauna, and our unique sauna culture has even made it to UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. Your accommodation may have its own sauna, but you can also try different kinds of saunas and related treatments. 

New adventures: Summit to Sauna e-bike ride

Explore Ruka's fells and forests on a 2.5-hour guided e-bike tour, then recover the Nordic way — take a gondola to BASE to enjoy the summit sauna with panoramic views at the top of Ruka. Price 140 €/person, duration 4,5 h.

Ruka village mountainbike
Saunas for every taste

In Kuusamo, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy saunas in a range of different and unique locations. Almost all cottages have conventional electric saunas or even a sauna with a wood-burning stove; however, with us you’ll get to enjoy the gentle heat of a smoke sauna, an exotic tent sauna during summer or ice sauna in the winter!

Sauna is the crowning jewel of an active day

Sauna can be combined with other activities. A snowmobile safari can end in an exotic wilderness camp and a smoke sauna, or different wellness and beauty services can be booked in connection with enjoying a sauna. You can relax in a sauna and enjoy a refreshing swim and a delicious snack and drink made of pure, local ingredients.

Saunatour

Kuusamo offers sauna experiences for every day of the week. And each sauna has a story of its own, which makes it unique. Five saunas in Kuusamo operate under the name Saunatour – Wellbeing in Wilderness: Isokenkäisten Klubi, Pohjolan Pirtti, Rukan Salonki, Pyhäpiilo and Ruka Safaris’ Iisakki Village.

These saunas are also quality certified: the Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience quality label is granted to companies with sauna services that have passed strict quality criteria and are top quality.

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More sauna & swimming experiences in our Event Calendar

Sauna
Sauna

Pyhäpiilo smoke sauna on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 pm

26.5.2026 - 29.10.2026
17:00 - 19:00
From 45.00€
Welcome to enjoy authentic Finnish smoke sauna!

Adult 45€ and child 15€
Saunaelämys Pohjantähti-leirissä Juumajärven rannalla Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Rukapalvelu
Saunaelämys Pohjantähti-leirissä Juumajärven rannalla Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Rukapalvelu

River Rafting Adventure with Relaxing Finnish Sauna

29.5.2026 - 30.10.2026
14:00 - 19:00
From 118.00€
Enjoy an unforgettable river rafting experience on Kitka River and sauna at the Wilderness camp!

Duration 5 h including transfers. Price 118 €/adult, 68 €/child 5-11 yrs. This adventure is available on Fridays at 2 PM during 29.5.-30.10.2026.
Naiset saunatakeissa Pohjolan Pirtin pihamaalla, kuva Salla Karhumaa
Naiset saunatakeissa Pohjolan Pirtin pihamaalla, kuva Salla Karhumaa

Countryside sauna evening on Tue at 17.30

1.6.2026 - 30.9.2026
17:30 - 22:30
From 170.00€
Enjoy three different saunas and a hot tub guided by Sauna Elf. Traditional dinner in over 100 yrs old Family Pohjola home house. Age limit 12 yrs. Duration ca. 4 h + transfers. Price 170 € / adult.

This activity is available on Tuesdays at 17.30 during 1.6.-30.9.
Base Eat & Heat. Kuva Juho Juuruspolvi/Sauna From Finland
Base Eat & Heat. Kuva Juho Juuruspolvi/Sauna From Finland

Scenic sauna on top of Ruka - Base Eat & Heat

9.8.2026 - 30.4.2027
14:00 - 21:00
From 25.00€
Spectacular sceneries, great sauna and enjoyable pool area. Open sauna session, duration 2 hours, price 25 €/person. Price does not include towels or swimsuits.

The sauna is open daily from noon until 9 PM during summer and winter. In Auguts sauna will open at 2 PM (from August 9 onwards).
Ulkoporeallas Ruka Peakin saunaosastolla
Ruka Peakin ulkoporealtaasta on upeat maisemat

Sauna & Raclette @ Ruka Peak

1.9.2026 - 3.10.2026
14:00 - 21:00
From 175.00€
Ruka Peak Restaurant is open during the autumn foliage season from Tuesday to Saturday, 2 PM to 9 PM (Sep 1 to Oct 3, 2026). Now you can also combine a wonderful raclette dinner with a sauna and hot tub!

Group reservation for a minimum of 4 people, price €175/person incl. a raclette dinner and a 1.5-hour private sauna and hot tub.
Puulämmitteinen rantasauna, House of Northern Senses
Puulämmitteinen rantasauna, House of Northern Senses

Wood-Heated Lakeside Sauna & Lake Experience – Open Session

10.9.2026 - 29.10.2026
17:30 - 19:00
From 40.00€
Authentic Finnish wood-heated lakeside sauna with year-round lake swimming. A peaceful 90-min open session for max. 6 guests, only 15 min from Ruka. Price €40/person, towel included. Bookings 3 days in advance.
Saunaosasto, House of Northern Senses
Pariskunta allasosastolla, House of Northern Senses

Private Modern SPA Sauna

11.9.2026 - 30.10.2026
17:00 - 19:00
From 390.00€
Private 120-min SPA experience for your group: modern sauna, heated indoor pool, sauna lounge and year-round lake swimming. €390 / group of 1–10, towels included. Selected Fridays at 5 PM. Bookings 3 days in advance.
Savusaunan kylpyhuone - House of Northern Senses
Savusauna kesällä - House of Northern Senses

Private Smoke Sauna & Northern Lake Experience

12.9.2026 - 31.10.2026
17:30 - 20:30
From 900.00€
A unique 3h private smoke sauna experience for 1–10 guests by a fell lake on selected Saturdays at 5.30 PM. Year-round lake swimming and winter ice swimming. Price € 900, duration 3 hours, towels included. Bookings 7 days in advance.
Savusauna kesällä - House of Northern Senses
Savusaunan kylpyhuone - House of Northern Senses

Smoke Sauna & Northern Lake Experience – Open Session

13.9.2026 - 1.11.2026
17:00 - 22:00
From 75.00€
Experience an authentic Finnish smoke sauna and swim in a fell lake year-round on Sundays at 5 PM and 8 PM. A peaceful 120-min experience for max. 10 guests, 15 min from Ruka. Price €75/person, towel included. Bookings 7 days in advance.
Allasosasto, House of Northern Senses
Pariskunta allasosastolla, House of Northern Senses

Modern SPA Sauna – Open Session

16.9.2026 - 1.11.2026
From 35.00€
Relax in a modern Finnish sauna and heated indoor pool, with sauna lounge and year-round lake swimming. 90-min open session, max. 10 guests. Price €35/person, towel included. Selected Wednesdays at 5.30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Bookings 3 days in advance.
Puulämmitteinen rantasauna, House of Northern Senses
Puulämmitteinen rantasauna, House of Northern Senses

Private Wood-Heated Lakeside Sauna & Lake Experience

25.9.2026 - 30.10.2026
17:30 - 19:30
From 390.00€
Private wood-heated lakeside sauna & lake experience for your own group on Fridays at 5.30 PM. Sauna, lake swimming and winter ice swimming. €390 / group of 1–6, duration 120 min, towels included. Bookings 3 days in advance.

Sauna tour - evening at the countryside on Tuesdays at 5.30 PM

17.11.2026 - 27.4.2027
17:30 - 22:00
From 175.00€
Enjoy the traditional saunas and outdoor hot tub and wild food dinner in the old farm house.

Duration 4,5-5 hours. Price including transfer, sauna and dinner. Minimum age 12 years. Price 175 €/person.

Health from cold water swimming

Opportunities for cold water swimming in Ruka area (with advance booking unless otherwise stated below):
Talvijärvi - Rukatonttu (no pre-bookings needed)
Top of Ruka Ski Resort - cold pool BASE Eat & Heat
Salonkijärvi - Rukan Salonki
Rukajärvi - Ruka Safaris/Iisakki Village
Pyhäjärvi - Pyhäpiilo
Pikku-Porontima - House of Northern Senses

Opportunities for cold water swimming elsewhere in Kuusamo (with advance booking unless otherwise stated below):
Petäjälampi - Kuusamon Latu & Polku/Kuusamon Tropiikki (no pre-bookings needed, information in Finnish only)
Heikinjärvi - Isokenkäisten Klubi

Ruka-Kuusamo’s beaches

Official beaches are located at Kuusamo centre on Lake Kuusamojärvi on Kela beach, Pieni Helilampi, Petäjälampi (Kuusamon Tropiikki) and Tolpanniemi. In addition, there is an official beach in Käylä. 

Talvijärvi has a sandy beach maintained by Hotel Rukatonttu. There's also a sandy beach along Talvijärventie maintained by Matkailumaja Heikkala (enclosed due to reindeer, free of use for all guests in the area). Next to Kultala Summer Café, you'll find a swimming beach maintained by Ruka Salonki. In addition, Basecamp Oulanka has a nice beach by lake Ala-Juumajärvi at Juuma near Oulanka National Park. 

Sauna and swimming services:

Adventure Apes

Activity
Base Eat & Heat -saunaravintola

BASE Eat & Heat

Wellbeing
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Basecamp Oulanka

Activity
Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikin kylpylä

Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki Spa and treatments

Wellbeing
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Hostel Aurora

Hotel
RukaTonttu Ski-Inn huoneistot

Hotel Rukatonttu

Hotel
House of Northern Senses, talvimaisemia

House of Northern Senses

Hotel
Iisakki Villagen Papin Talo

Iisakki Village Accommodation

Special accommodation
Isokenkäisten Klubi

Isokenkäisten Klubi

Special accommodation
MunPolku_MyTrail

MyTrail Finland

Activity
Oivangin Nuorisokeskus

Oivanki Outdoor Ecucation Centre

Special accommodation
Pohjolan Pirtti kesällä

Pohjolan Pirtti & Kievari

Private restaurant
Ruka Adventures

Ruka Adventures

Activity
Ruka Peak - Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

Ruka Peak - Boutique Hotel

Hotel
Ruka Safaris

Ruka Safaris

Activity
Rukan Salongin hitec-savusauna

Rukan Salonki hitec smoke sauna

Wellbeing
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Rukan Salonki Resort

Cottage
Rukapalvelu vie sinut moottorikelkkailemaan Kuusamon maisemiin

Rukapalvelu | Tailored Adventures

Activity
Majatalo Taiga School

Taiga School

Apartment
Identify companies awarded the STF label

The label helps you easily find companies that have been awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland label and explore the services they offer. Through the STF programme, companies demonstrate that they consider the environmental, economic and sociocultural impacts of their operations.

Sustainable Travel Finland -merkki
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Lentokone punainen ikoni Ruka-Kuusamo
Getting here
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Ruka-Kuusamo pyöreä punainen ikoni ruokalautanen ravintolat
Restaurants
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Ruka-Kuusamo pyöreä ikoni - vaellus ja retkeily
National parks