Rovaniemi: Ice Fishing Experience

Overview

Learn the local Finnish art of ice fishing from a local guide and experience Arctic magic.

Ice floating is one of Lapland's most surreal experiences: zipped into a thick thermal survival suit, you slip into a hole cut in a frozen lake and float completely weightless — warm, dry and staring up at the stars or the aurora. Guides keep you safe the whole time, and a hot sauna or campfire usually follows. For something even bigger, an Arctic icebreaker cruise takes you crunching through pack ice on the Gulf of Bothnia, with a chance to float in the open sea. Both are calm, safe and suitable for non-swimmers.

Highlights

• Learn traditional Finnish ice fishing
• Drill through the ice on a frozen lake
• Campfire break with hot drinks

What's included

• Ice fishing equipment
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Warm gear and guidance
• Campfire and hot drinks

Good to know

• Best time to go: Jan – Apr (thick ice)
• Warm clothing and equipment provided for outdoor safaris
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start on most departures