No vacation in Levi is complete without sauna! Try our simple tips for guaranteed relaxation.

HEAT – The temperature in a sauna should not be too high, and the heat should feel pleasantly humid and soft. Going to the sauna should feel enjoyable.

OXYGEN – You should be able to breathe easily in a sauna: the larger the space, the more oxygen there is in the air inside. You can take a breather outside to cool down before going back into the sauna.

ATTITUDE – If you are after tranquility, you must be able to relax in the sauna. Sometimes you just need to listen to the water sizzling on the hot stones.

TALKING – In a sauna, you can talk about anything that is on your mind to destress. But sometimes it's best to leave room for silence as well.

CONSIDERATION – You do not have to go to the sauna naked and can instead wear a towel or a bathing suit. If you have less experience with saunas, you should start small when throwing water onto the stones.

Unforgettable Elves Experience Village

The sauna on the bank of the Ounasjoki River, part of the Elves' Experience Village, was originally a logging hut. The traditional riverside sauna welcomes also solo visitors: book your place here. In addition to relaxation in the sauna, the Elves' experience Village offers a café and restaurant, accommodation services, and various experiences for children and adults alike.

Traditional Sammuntupa

Located on the bank of the Ounasjoki River with beautiful views over the Valkkovaara landscape, Sammuntupa has operated as a ski café and reindeer farm for over 40 years. Its yard is home to several saunas: a small, atmospheric log sauna with room for around four bathers at a time, and a traditional wood-heated sauna that has been giving soft, gentle steam for 20 years and can fit about 15 people at once. A renovated smoke sauna is also in use, and between saunas you can take a dip in the ice hole or, in summer, swim in the free-flowing Ounasjoki River. Sammuntupa is also easy to reach straight off the ski trails.

Water World Levi – A Spa in a Central Location

Water World Levi is easily accessible in the center of Levi. The spa is a treasure trove for sauna enthusiasts with a traditional Finnish sauna, an atmospheric log sauna, and a gentle steam sauna that offer variety to a much-expected trip to the spa. Our reasons for a spa visit are often more significant than a simple sauna experience: rest, relaxation, and spending time with the family.

Traditional Cabin Sauna

Beyond the many public and private saunas, the one in your holiday accommodation is a favourite among Levi's visitors. Counting all the holiday home saunas, Levi boasts more than 2,000 saunas in total. Many holiday homes also come with a jacuzzi or hot tub alongside the sauna. You can choose from a range of settings — saunas with stunning views over the fells, saunas right by the water, and saunas in the heart of the village.