Traditional Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience
A traditional Finnish smoke sauna is an experience where time seems to slow down. The darkened log walls, gentle heat and surrounding silence create an atmosphere that simply cannot be found in an ordinary sauna.
Karu Lodge’s smoke sauna Susi is set by a pond in its own peaceful corner of Lapland nature. Between sauna sessions, you can take a refreshing dip in the pond or, in winter, plunge into the icy water through the ice hole, relax in the steaming outdoor hot tub, and warm up by the open fire in the cosy fireplace room.
The ready-made smoke sauna experience also includes a generous Lapland Sauna Board with drinks. The whole evening is designed to be enjoyed slowly – with warmth, cold water, good food and unhurried time together with your own group.
A Traditional Smoke Sauna in Complete Privacy
Smoke sauna Susi is slowly heated with wood for up to six hours before guests arrive. This long heating process creates the gentle, long-lasting heat and distinctive atmosphere of a traditional Finnish smoke sauna.
The sauna, pond and fireplace room are always reserved exclusively for your group. The sauna comfortably seats around 10 people, allowing your whole group to enjoy the experience together in complete privacy.
There are no showers at the smoke sauna. Washing is done in the traditional Finnish way using warm water, a wash basin and a ladle.
POND AND ICE SWIMMING
What could be a better contrast to the gentle heat of a smoke sauna than a dip in the refreshing pond? The water comes from a nearby natural spring and stays wonderfully cool even in summer. In winter, the same pond offers the chance to experience an invigorating dip through the ice.
A jetty leads directly from the sauna door to the water, making it easy to enjoy the contrast between warmth and cold at your own pace. Ice swimming is always optional, and the smoke sauna experience can be fully enjoyed without entering the cold water.
Outdoor Hot Tub
The warm outdoor hot tub offers a peaceful place to relax between the smoke sauna and the icy pond. Steaming water, crisp winter air and the surrounding Lapland nature create a comforting contrast to the cold of the ice hole.
Enjoy the hot tub slowly with your own group as part of the smoke sauna experience. On a clear winter evening, the sky may be filled with stars – and sometimes even the Northern Lights.
Relax by the Fireplace
The smoke sauna’s fireplace room offers a warm and cosy place to relax between sauna sessions and dips in the ice hole. Sit by the open fire, warm up and spend unhurried time together with your own group.
The ready-made smoke sauna experience includes a generous Lapland Sauna Board, combining northern and Finnish flavours with a varied selection of savoury and sweet items. The selection may include cold-smoked reindeer, gravlax, reindeer sausage, breads and rieska, cheeses, preserves, fruit, traditional kampanisu pastries and chocolate.
Reindeer sausage can also be roasted over the open fire. Water, blueberry juice, sparkling water, coffee and tea are included. The exact selection may vary slightly depending on season and availability.
Smoke Sauna Experience
Private experience for your own group, up to 10 guests
- Traditional smoke sauna, hot tub and ice swimming
- Cosy fireplace room with open fire
- Lapland Sauna Board, drinks and towels included
- Pickup from central Luosto when needed, for up to 8 guests
- Duration approximately 3–4 hours
Looking for a tailored experience or smoke sauna only? Contact us through the enquiry form.
