Aurora Ice Floating Experience at Pyhä

Your guide starts with a short theory and safety briefing before fitting you with a warm drysuit, hood, wetsuit gloves and a PFD — no floating experience required.

Step down into a frozen Pyhä lake and let the drysuit support you as you float on your back beneath the dark, quiet Arctic sky, ideal for spotting stars, constellations, snowfall or the northern lights (not guaranteed).

Afterwards, warm up in a traditional Finnish lakeside sauna, with the option to try ice swimming and feel the contrast between the sauna's heat and the icy water, all while continuing to watch the sky.

The experience runs about 2.5 hours and takes place from 2 November to 19 March, Monday to Friday, with optional pick-up available from Pyhä or Luosto for an extra fee.

What to wear

Warm, comfortable clothing in two layers to wear under your drysuit, plus dry clothes to change into afterward. A thermal base layer is provided for you.

What to bring

A towel and swimming suit for the lakeside sauna, and a drinking bottle to stay hydrated.

Good to know

Minimum height for the drysuit is 140 cm, and groups run with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 16 people. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the event carry a 50% fee, and less than 7 days before, a 100% fee.