Rovaniemi Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Small Group Tour
Walk the quiet forests, then drill through ice and fish while your guide tends a shore fire
Snowshoe through Lapland forests and ice fish on a frozen lake near Rovaniemi in a small group of up to 8 travelers. Your guide teaches snowshoeing technique before you head into the quiet snowy landscape, then helps you drill a hole in the ice and catch fish using basic techniques. A fire waits on the shore with Finnish snacks and hot drinks. If you catch a decent-sized fish, the guide cooks it over the flames for you to eat.
What’s included
- Professional guide in English.
- professional winter clothing and boots.
- all snowshoeing and ice fishing equipment.
- hotel pick-up and drop-off for accommodations outside the city center.
- Finnish snacks and hot drinks.
- all taxes, fees and handling charges.
Times
- Every day 08:30 14:00
Before you book
Operated by Wild About Lapland
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The experience
Rovaniemi sits at the edge of Lapland's winter wilderness, and this four-hour outing takes you into it. You leave the city and head to a quiet forest where your guide gives you snowshoeing instructions before you walk out into the snowy landscape. The pace is unhurried. The point is to feel the quiet around you, not to cover distance fast. Once you reach the frozen lake, the guide shows you how to drill through the ice and teaches the basic techniques of ice fishing: patience, mostly, and reading the water beneath.
While you fish, your guide builds a fire on the shore. Finnish snacks and hot drinks wait there, and if you hook a fish large enough to keep, the guide will clean it and cook it straight over the flames. Undersized catches go back into the lake unharmed. After the fishing, you snowshoe back to Rovaniemi. The whole day stays small, groups cap at eight people, which means your guide knows what you need and you get to hear the silence of Lapland instead of a crowd.
Is this one for you?Groups stay under eight people, so your guide knows you and can adjust the pace and answer questions as you go. This size also keeps the lake quiet. You get to hear Lapland silence instead of competing with other fishers.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 14 years). Children under 6 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 do I need to bring for snowshoeing and ice fishing in Rovaniemi?
Professional winter clothing and boots are provided, along with all snowshoeing and ice fishing equipment. You don't need to bring or rent gear separately. The tour includes everything you need to stay warm and safe.
Will I actually catch fish, or is this just for the experience?
Ice fishing success depends on the day and the lake conditions, so catching fish is not guaranteed. If you do catch a fish of decent size, your guide will cook it over the fire for you to eat as part of the day. Smaller fish are returned to the water.
How long does the snowshoeing part take compared to the ice fishing?
The tour balances both activities across four hours. You snowshoe to reach the lake, then spend the main part of the day fishing while your guide prepares food and tends the fire on the shore.
What happens if the weather is very cold or the ice is unsafe?
The tour operates in Lapland winter conditions, and your guide assesses ice safety before you fish. Professional winter gear is provided to keep you warm. If conditions make the activity unsafe, the guide will modify the day or reschedule.
Rovaniemi Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Small Group Tour
4h · EN
from € 115 per person
≈ US$ 131 in your currency
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