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Kesärafla Sauna

Kesärafla Sauna
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Summer restaurant Kesärafla Sauna

Summer restaurant Kesärafla Sauna is located by the Kemijoki River within the grounds of Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets, just a 5-minute drive from Rovaniemi city center. You can also access the Kesärafla Sauna by water from the city center. In the terrace restaurant, you can enjoy refreshing drinks while admiring the stunning views of the Kemijoki River and savoring food cooked on a real charcoal grill. During your meal, you can warm up in the wood-heated sauna and take a dip in the river to cool off. The area also offers the opportunity to play beach volleyball and rent SUP boards.

Kesärafla Sauna is open

  • 30.5.–19.6. at 15–21

  • 20.6.–9.8. at 12–22

  • 10.–16.8. at 15–21

  • 21.–23.8. at 15–21

  • 28.–30.8. at 15–21

The sauna is heated during the restaurant’s opening hours.

Sauna fee 5 €. Towels and swimsuits available for rent for 6 € / item.

Warmly welcome to Rollo’s best summer spot!

Treat yourself at KesäRafla Sauna!

This summer, burgers and brisket are sizzling on KesäRafla’s charcoal grill. For a lighter bite, salads are available, and milkshakes are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Ice cream cones are also available whenever the beverage container is open.

Seasonal burgers include brisket and, after Midsummer, the highly popular reindeer burger.

Table reservations

Table reservations are available for dining guests only.

Reservations: 016 323 4100 / ounasvaarachalets@laplandhotels.com

or during KesäRafla opening hours: 040 480 1132.

For group dining and larger orders, please book in advance by contacting our sales service: sales.ounasvaara@laplandhotels.com

See you at the hatch!

Riverside Sauna

The heart of KesäRafla Sauna is a stunning large wood-heated sauna located on the shore of the Kemijoki River. The sauna offers relaxing steam from a traditional wood-burning stove for up to 35 guests.

Separate changing rooms and showers are available for women and men. The sauna building also includes a unisex toilet and lockable storage lockers for valuables.

The wood-heated unisex sauna is open to all guests during KesäRafla opening hours. Swimwear is required in the sauna, and if you forgot yours at home, you can rent one on site. Towels are also available for rent.

Lost and found items are stored only for a few days. Found items are collected in the lost and found box located outside the sauna, where you can check if your belongings have been found.

Prices

  • Sauna fee 5 € / person

  • Towel rental and swimwear rental 6 € / item

Summer Activities

Summer at KesäRafla is about more than just relaxing on the terrace and enjoying the sauna.

Throw a round of darts, gather your group for a game of beach volleyball, or enjoy a match of mölkky on a summer day. Outdoor games are available free of charge for our guests.

You can also join our summer bingo nights or quizzes. Schedules will be announced on our social media channels throughout the summer.

Rent a SUP Board

  • 34 € / 2 h

  • 63 € / day

WNTR Sauna and ice swimming

During the winter season, Kesärafla Sauna transforms into WNTR Sauna, which offers the opportunity for ice swimming and light snacks.