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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 opening hours 2025

  • 31.5.–20.6. 15–21.00

  • 21.6.–10.8. 12–22.00

  • 11.–17.8. 15–21.00

  • 22.–24.8. and 29.–31.8. 15–21.00

The Venetian Night Party at Kesärafla Sauna will be celebrated on Saturday 30.8.!


Contact Information

You can reach us at +358 40 480 1132 during the Kesärafla Saunas's opening hours. Outside these hours, please contact the reception at Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets at +358 16 323 4100.


Did you know?

  • SUP boards are available for rent at Kesärafla Sauna. You can also reserve a board in advance by contacting the summer restaurant.

  • The beach volleyball court is open for free use. Reservations are not required or accepted for the court.

Table Reservations

We accept table reservations only for dining guests. To make a reservation, please email ounasvaarachalets@laplandhotels.com or call us directly.

For groups of more than 10 people, we kindly request that you place your food order in advance.

Sauna

The foundation of the Kesärafla Sauna is a beautiful and large wood-heated sauna by the Kemijoki River. The sauna features a wood-burning stove that provides heat for up to 35 people. There are separate shower facilities for women and men. In the summer, you can take a refreshing dip in the river from the dock or enjoy the clear evening sun from the terrace. After the sauna, grilled burgers cooked over charcoal are a delightful treat.

The wood-fired UNISEX sauna is heated during the Summer Restaurant's opening hours as a public sauna.

Prices:

  • Sauna fee: €5 / person

  • Towel and swimwear rental: €6 / item

  • Summer Sauna Pass: €50 (unlimited access throughout the summer season 2025)

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.