Some say that when you build a house in Torne Valley, you build the sauna first. The sauna is more than a hot room or building – it is a cultural ritual and tradition. This is where women gave birth back in the day, where the dead were prepared for burial before we had funeral homes, and where many important decisions still are made. It is healthy for your heart, your skin, and your mind – there is something about the sauna that grounds you. Steamy, smoky, wood-fired, electric – there are plenty of different saunas to try. Almost every accommodation provider offers a sauna in some form

Immerse yourself in the Torne Valley culture where the sauna is a prominent tradition. Kukkolaforsen offers everything from the classic wood-fired sauna to the more rustic smoke-sauna. With no less than 13 saunas, it’s no wonder that even the Swedish Sauna Academy has its home here.

Relax in the world’s largest sauna and encounter ancient traditions in a modern form at the award-winning spa, which has a wide range of experiences for maximum harmony and refreshment. At Cape East, you can let yourself be carried away by the fresh air and the scenic setting of the midnight sun, the northern lights, and the energizing view of Torne River flowing by at the easternmost point in Sweden. The spa at Cape East is open for both hotel guests and day visitors. A perfect getaway with friends, family, or as a couple.

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Time spent immersed in nature is good for us. Forest bathing is a form of ecotherapy where you are taking in the forest atmosphere. It emerged in Japan back in the 1980s where it is called shinrin-yoku. Forest bathing does not require any skills and suits everyone. It can be as simple as walking in the forest, consciously connecting with what’s around you.

Taking a cold bath or swim in a natural body of water is not only trendy, it also does wonders for your health. Stepping down into a hole in the ice or a chilly lake can feel daunting, but just dipping your body and breathing for a few seconds is enough. Cold water swimming boosts both your body and mind – it is also a form of earthing, which you can read more about below. Try cold water swimming yourself at Nordic Lapland Resort or enjoy a refreshing plunge in the archipelago with Cold Adventures.