Timeline
12:00
Grab a burger and a drink at the Kesärafla Sauna terrace. The restaurant is open June-August and offers charcoal-grilled food and drinks in a casual setting.
12:45
KesäRafla summer restaurant and sauna
Head to the KesäRafla summer restaurant and sauna. Enjoy the unisex sauna, which is free in summer, and take in the views from the terrace or the beach volley court.
13:30
Walk to Ounaskoski beach to see the river currents and the safety barriers. It is a popular spot for swimming, though the current is strong.
14:30
End your afternoon with a bagel at HelmiSimpukka Saarenkylä. It is a convenient spot for a snack or light meal before you leave.
Local tip
Check opening hours for Kesärafla Sauna as it is only open June-August. The sauna is free in summer, but you need to bring a towel or pay €5 for one.
Check before you go
- Kesärafla Sauna is only open from June to August.
- HelmiSimpukka Saarenkylä is open Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00, Sa 07:00-21:00, Su 08:00-21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rovaniemi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).