Ice Skating on Frozen Inari Lake: Lapland Activity

Skate a frozen lake most people only see in photos

Ice skating on frozen Inari Lake in Lapland is a 2-hour activity where you glide across the only natural ice track in the region with expert guidance, equipment and helmet provided. Beginners get personalized tips and balance aids. Experienced skaters move at their own pace. You choose between rental-only or a package that includes hotel pickup and transfer to the lake.

The experience

You meet your guide at the ice track, get fitted with skates (hockey or figure), helmet and balaclava if needed, then receive a briefing on ice conditions and technique before stepping onto the frozen surface. The guide covers track rules and skating fundamentals for beginners, then you're free to skate at your own pace for roughly 1.5 hours on the ice. If balance is a concern, kicksleds and skate-helper aids are available to steady you as you move.

The lake itself is the draw here. You're not in an arena or an indoor rink, but on actual ice surrounded by Lapland's quiet wilderness. Beginners and experienced skaters both work with the same guide, so the pace is yours to set. Children from age 4 can join. Younger kids can ride in a stroller or sit with an adult if they're not skating yet.

Two booking options exist: rental of skates and equipment only, or a full package that adds hotel pickup and transfer to and from the lake. The transfer option is useful if you don't have a car or prefer not to drive to the remote location. Either way, all gear stays included.

What’s included

• Ice skates (hockey or figure style).
• helmet.
• balaclava.
• kicksleds and balance aids for beginners.
• ice-track access fee.

Options for this experience

2 options

Ice-skating rental, without transferGuide in English · Available from 23 Nov · 10:00

Ice-skating full experience, with transfer included (pickup: Y)Guide in English · Available from 23 Nov · 10:00Includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Arctic Timetravels

Is this one for you?Choose the rental-only option if you have your own transport to Inari Lake. Pick the transfer package if you're staying at a hotel in the area and want the operator to handle the drive to and from the ice.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the rental-only option and the one with transfer?

Rental-only covers skates, helmet, balaclava and access to the ice track. You arrange your own way to the lake. The full experience option adds hotel pickup and return transfer, so the operator handles getting you there and back.

Do I need to know how to ice skate to do this?

No. The activity welcomes all skill levels. Beginners receive personalized tips from the guide, and kicksleds or skate-helper aids are available to help you balance while you learn on the ice.

What happens if I'm worried about falling or slipping on the ice?

The guide briefs you on ice conditions and technique before you start, and balance aids like kicksleds are there to steady you. You skate at your own pace, so you control how fast or cautiously you move across the lake.

How long do I actually spend on the ice?

The full activity is 2 hours, with roughly 1.5 hours spent skating on the frozen lake itself. The rest covers gearing up, the safety briefing and getting ready to start.