Top Rovaniemi Ice Fishing

Travel through the snowy Lappish forest like a local—on a snowmobile—on this half-day tour. Keep warm with provided gear, far superior than anything you may have packed in your suitcase, and some blueberry tea and gingerbread.

Experience time in the great outdoors of Lapland on this exciting snowmobile safari. Save time planning transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. It’ll be the ultimate stress-free day with snowmobile equipment rental, and a delicious campfire lunch in the Arctic wilderness of Kota included. No need to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way.

Plan a stress-free visit to Ranua Zoo with a pre-booked admission ticket and convenient round-trip transfer from your Rovaniemi accommodations. A pre-booked ticket allows you to skip entrance lines and ensures you have plenty of time to view the artic animals in their protected environments, as well as grab lunch and shop for souvenirs (own expense).

See the best of Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus and the capital of Lapland. Make the most of your limited time, as your professional guide takes you to the best lookouts, Arktikum Arctic Museum, reindeer and husky farms, and Snowmobile Museum. End your day at the Santa Claus Village with a meeting with Santa himself.

Try the local tradition of ice fishing while on vacation in Rovaniemi. With a local guide to assist you, you'll be dropping your line on an arctic lake or river, bordered by a snowy landscape. Before you drop a line, you'll get an introduction to how to move on the ice safely, techniques for drilling, and the history of the ice fishing tradition.

Visit the northernmost zoo in the world, Ranua Zoo, on this organized trip from Rovaniemi. With tickets purchased in advance and all transportation arranged, this is the easiest way to visit the zoo. During the tour, learn about the more than 50 Arctic species living in natural enclosures on the property through guided commentary.

Get the most out of your time in Lapland by spending a day in the great outdoors. You’ll save time by trying two activities in a day—ice fishing and snowshoeing. Take the hassle out of navigating by having door-to-door transport included. Once you get to the Arctic forests, you’ll snowshoe over a frozen lake, and test out your fishing skills. Another highlight is learning how to make fire without the use of matches, and grilling sausages.

Enjoy two fun outdoor activities while in Lapland with this action-packed combo tour. Hop on a snowmobile for a thrilling ride over the snow-covered landscapes and travel out to a remote lake, only reachable by snowmobile. Learn the unique technique of ice fishing and try your luck catching fish in the frozen lake, then warm up with a delicious BBQ lunch around a campfire.

We will travel 20 minutes from Rovaniemi by minivan and take a short walk to reach the lake. The location is our own private place away from the crowds in the middle of the peaceful nature. The main activity is of course fishing itself, but the frozen lake also offers an ideal setting for landscape and wildlife photos. Once we reach the lake, we will teach you the basics of ice fishing and enjoy a pleasant afternoon fishing and photographing. We will also set up a campfire in traditional Lappish Kota shelter and enjoy some hot drinks and snacks – and of course fry our catch of the day!

Enjoy the best of Lapland in Winter with this two-full-day holiday package that combines arctic animal experiences, local activities and Northern lights hunting ! Departure from Rovaniemi (Finland). This package includes the following activities: • 2 x Northern Lights Wilderness Tours with camera (photos included) • Trip to Ranua Wildlife Park (buffet lunch included) • An activity to choose (with BBQ snack incl.): Ice-Fishing OR Wilderness Survival Tour OR Snowshoe Trip • Authentic Reindeer Farm Visit Also included : • Hotel pickup/dropoff • Professional guide • Winter clothing and boots if needed • Equipment and gear for the activities • Photos of the Northern Lights Wilderness Tour sent to you the next day • Snacks and meals mentioned • All taxes, fees and handling charges • A great discount compared to all activities booked individually • -10% discount for any additional tours offered by Wild About Lapland (except reindeer/husky experiences).

Get back to nature with this snowshoe experience from Rovaniemi. Strapped into the snowshoes, you’ll trek through the snowy Lappish countryside to visit a frozen lake. Learn how to ice fish, then hunker down next to an open fire to savor a barbecue lunch. The half-day experience includes round-trip transport from Rovaniemi plus use of all snowshoeing and fishing equipment.

Husky Safari and Salmon Ice Fishing is one of our bestselling tours. The tour combines learning and experiencing Finnish culture and habits with a great husky adventure. Catching a fish is not guaranteed, but in our private lake, your chances are high. Plus, you are catching for a salmon! If you catch one, you can have it smoked on location or take it and prepare it at home. In this tour, we have a small-group guarantee and there will not be more than 16 participants.

Join this tour to experience a wonderful afternoon combining snowmobiling, ice fishing and light snacks next to campfire! .

Driving northbound (20-30mins) into the Arctic Circle is where the adventure begins as your guide helps you strap in your snowshoes and shows you the skills and way over the heavy snow. From then on traveling will be by foot, traversing through virgin forest to the frozen lake destination. Learn how to ice fish by learning how to drill your fishing hole with your guide. Learn how to use other special tools, and learn some local techniques on how to catch fish. As you enjoy the peace of ice fishing, your guide will turn back to the bank of the forest to start a fire and later a light lunch of smoked salmon. Grilling your catch from the lake is also possible although many opt for catch and release. Note:  For children too small to wear snowshoes, sleds (toboggans) will be provided.

Our salmon ice-fishing is a truly unique experience. You will learn something about the Finnish way of life and at the same time, you have a chance to catch and even taste a salmon caught by you. To enhance the experience, this is a small-group tour with a maximum of 8 participants.

Try ice fishing for the first time! On a safe frozen lake or river outside Rovaniemi, you will learn the basics of ice fishing, drill your hole and try to catch a fish like a local! Good luck! The tour has been designed for beginners and travelers who have never ice fished before. It is operated in small groups to fully enjoy the silence of the lake and relax. Your guide will provide you with as many instructions as needed, in English and/or French. This activity is also recommended for families with smaller kids.

Ice fishing is very popular among the native population of Lapland. There are many frozen lakes and rivers in Rovaniemi where you can test your luck and catch some fish. Our fishing guide will pick you up from the hotel and take to the fishing location. He will coach you on the fishing techniques and show the main tricks. During fishing, you will have a small picnic in the wild nature: warm up by the fire, grill sausages and enjoy a warm drink.

Experience the Finnish winter by joining the ice-fishing excursion tour with us! All you need for this tour is a frozen lake, patience, and the mood of feeling the serenity of nature. Our professional ice-fishing guide will take you to the ice that is enough to hold the weight of a human being, and teach you knowledge and skills for ice-fishing and provide all necessary equipment Catching a fish is not guaranteed and it requires patience and a lit bit luck! During the time of fishing, the guide will prepare a campfire atop the ice or by the shoreline of lake to prepare hot juice and grill sausages for you. If you catch a suitable-sized fish, we will grill it together during the tour! ----- Photo Copyright: ©Visit Rovaniemi (Rovaniemi Tourism & Marketing Ltd.)

Experience the frozen lakes of Lapland and a traditional way of ice fishing. Ice fishing is a perfect way to enjoy the silence of arctic nature in Lapland. Our professional guide will take you by car to a beautiful secluded lake in Rovaniemi area.

On this safari we will snowmobile to local lake through snowy forest and snow covered hills. When we reach our secret fishing place your guide will teach you all the elements to be a successful fisherman, like locals do. If you are lucky, you might catch a pike, a perch, or even a trout. While you are fishing your guide will prepare a campfire and you can enjoy a tasty snack by the fireplace. Coffee or tea comes along.

Let’s go for a full snowshoeing adventure into the arctic wilderness! With your outdoor guide, step into the deep snow off the beaten path, learn how to orientate yourself and survive, take advantage of your surroundings, try ice-fishing to get food and build your own fire! This is your great opportunity to explore some beautiful elusive part of Lapland and learn about Arctic nature. You will enjoy a unique experience in Rovaniemi that includes 5 activities in one: snowshoeing, orienteering, ice fishing, survival and fire making! So, are you ready to answer the call of the wild? The tour is organised in small groups to allow a better connection with nature.

This tour will bring you to the roots of Finnish culture by winter outdoor activities! You will enjoy two very local activities in one great experience: snowshoeing through the snowy forests of Lapland and ice- fishing on an immense frozen lake. This trip is a great opportunity to catch your breath and escape the speed of everyday life! Your guide will lead you go into the snowy forest by snowshoes and give you instructions and show step-by-step before the begins of each activity. While waiting for the fishing, you guide will some snacks for you - and if it is a lucky day, you will also have a chance to cook your fish and enjoy! ----- Photo Copyright: ©Visit Rovaniemi (Rovaniemi Tourism & Marketing Ltd.)