North Karelia: Snowshoeing & Finnish Sauna with Snacks

Experience a Finnish winter day in North Karelia by snowshoeing through tranquil forest paths and then unwinding in a traditional wood-heated sauna by a river, complete with local sauna snacks. This activity combines outdoor adventure with cultural relaxation.

Duration

2 hours

Free cancellation

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Cancellation Policy


Free cancellation

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Last Minute Availability

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Maximum 4 participants allowed for this slot.

Highlights

  • Feel the crunch of snow underfoot while exploring quiet forest trails.
  • Relax in a traditional wood-heated Finnish sauna beside a bubbling river.
  • Enjoy a light North Karelian sauna snack with local flavors.

Included

  • Snowshoe rental
  • Self-guided snowshoe route recommendations
  • Private wood-heated sauna session
  • Sauna guidance
  • Seat covers
  • Towels
  • Washing supplies
  • Light North Karelian sauna snack
  • Sauna drink
  • River dip option

Excluded

  • Transportation to Venejoen Piilo
  • Winter clothing

Meeting Point

Cabin village Venejoen Piilo.

Full Description

Begin your adventure at Venejoen Piilo, where you are given snowshoes and suggested self-guided winter walking routes through snowy forest trails, letting you enjoy the calm of nature. After the snowshoe walk, warm up in a genuine wood-heated sauna by the river. Learn how to heat the sauna, wash, and observe Finnish sauna etiquette, then relax in your private sauna session. You’ll also savor a light North Karelian sauna snack featuring items like pastries, salad, sauna sausages, homemade malt drink, juice, and water. To finish, there’s an option to take a traditional cooling dip in the shallow river and enjoy a refreshing sauna beverage.

Know Before You Go

  • We recommend wearing comfortable winter clothing for snowshoeing
  • Finns often sauna naked, but we advise wearing a swimsuit
  • The river is shallow; you can dip, but not swim
  • Birch whisks cannot be made in winter
  • This activity requires basic physical ability

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Comfortable clothes

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