Discovering the essence of Finnish culture in Lapland. From 80 degrees of sauna to diving into icy river water at -27 degrees Celsius. Experienced the exhilarating contrast of extreme temperatures, where the intense heat of the sauna prepares the body for the refreshing shock of the icy river. It left a lasting sense of rejuvenation and accomplishment. It’s more than just a tradition; it’s an experience that revitalizes both body and spirit, believed to promote heart health and impart a youthful

16 reactions | In Finnish the word for both bachelor and bachelorette party is the gender neutral ’polttarit’. You can't have polttarit without some elements of sauna and birch whisk*. #language #culture #FinlandEmoji *...the nation is torn over whether a sauna whisk is called ‘vihta’ or ‘vasta’. You know you are fully integrated to Finland when you have a strong feeling about this. | This is Finland | Facebook