The 8 Best Saunas in Sweden

1.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika, and Hot Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $138Our pick

Kayak Stockholm’s winter archipelago, enjoy Swedish fika, then warm up in a wood-fired sauna with an optional sea plunge.

“I was a little worried about kayaking in winter but I am really pleased with the trip. It was a fantastic day which I did not want to end. The pick up was clearly communicated and prompt and the journey from Stockholm centre to the centre did not take long. We were a small group and Sam, our guide, was excellent. We were given good advice about layering clothes underneath the protective clothing provided by the centre and the safety briefing was very comprehensive. During the kayaking part of the day, we were given detailed information about the area and the wildlife. Fika was a delightful experience and they provided…”

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2.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Paddle Stockholm’s icy archipelago in a dry suit, enjoy Swedish fika, then warm up in a sauna with an optional Baltic plunge.

“We had a fantastic time on our tour. The water was pretty icy, but they were able to make a path for us through the ice so we could still go out and have a fun and unique experience. Our guide, Sam, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable through it all. Fika and the sauna were lovely ways to close out the day. We loved our experience!!”

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3.Traditional Sauna & Polar Plunge in Baltic Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 96 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours

Review a private Stockholm sauna and Baltic Sea plunge, with practical advice on transport, temperatures, facilities, price, and winter access.

“This was the best, most authentic activity we did in Stockholm. We had the harbour to ourselves and the lady working there even laid out candles in the snow as it got later into the evening. They even offered for us to stay later, over the 1.5hrs of the activity. Such an amazing experience and made us want to do this every day! The only thing I would say is that we were given a lot of information on the sauna and how to maintain the fire, but little advice on safety regarding the cold water plunge.”

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4.Sauna Ritual of the Lady of the Mine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $279

Explore Sweden’s Lady of the Mine sauna, 85 meters underground, with guided rituals, cold mine-water swims, local food, and mining history.

“The trip was very interesting and well prepared. The sauna ritual was an amazing experience.”

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5.Fat Bike Forest Adventure with Lunch and Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5 - 6.5 hours · from $138

Ride Stockholm’s easy forest trails by fat bike, enjoy lake views, a hot lunch, and a relaxing sauna in a small group.

“Really nice day outside the city. Biking the landscape was just beautiful. Multiple trails based on ability and the fat bikes can roll over anything. Great exercise! Homemade lunch was good and conversation with other patrons in the group makes for a really fun day!”

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6.Luleå: Spa in Nature with Hot Tub & Sauna Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews

Relax in a wood-fired hot tub, ice tub, and sauna near Luleå, with snowy nature, starry skies, and a chance to see the northern lights.

“Superbe expérience ! Ambiance très apaisante et relaxant. Ma famille avons vraiment apprécié ce moment détente ! Même les aurores boréales et les étoiles filantes se sont invités à la fête 🤗 L’hôte très sympa en plus 😉 Nous recommandons chaudement”

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7.Icebathing and Sauna, Forest Hike and Fireplace Lunch – Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $294

Review of Stockholm’s private forest hike, Swedish sauna, ice bath, fika, and fireplace lunch, with practical tips on price, pickup, and planning.

“Alexandra provided the quintessential Swedish experience!!! The sauna/icebath combo provides this unexplainable release of all mental and physical tension. Any anxiety I was carrying in my body completely melted away and I simply felt present, away from any problems of the world. We continued the day with a cozy warm soup lunch near a fire in the nearby cabin, then went to a nature walk where she showed me the natural spring with healing spring water- how I wish I could bring gallons of this back home with me! We walked around the lake and sat on a rock with a homemade vegan snack and some tea. We just sat…”

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8.Kiruna: Overnight Snowmobile Tour with Dinner and Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 19 hours · from $520

Ride a snowmobile from Kiruna to a forest cabin, enjoy local dinner, sauna, breakfast, and a chance to see the Northern Lights.

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