Top Rovaniemi On the Water

Venture into the wild Taiga forests north of the Arctic Circle to take part in one of Rovaniemi’s most popular winter activities—ice fishing. Accompanied by an experienced guide, trek across the frozen lake, drill a hole into the ice, and try your luck at fishing beneath the thick ice. End your ice fishing adventure by cooking up the catch of the day over an open campfire and tucking into a tasty fish brunch.

Race through the icy, snowy fields of Lapland to a secret ice-fishing spot on this exciting adventure from Rovaniemi. Follow your wilderness guide to a hidden ice-fishing spot, where you'll drop a line and wait for a bite. Learn about the snowbound recreational traditions of the Finnish people, including how to drill an ice-fishing hole and prepare the rod. Eat a traditional Lappish soup for lunch, including the catch of the day. Extra-warm clothing and snowmobiling instruction are included; no experience necessary.

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.

Experience driving over a frozen lake or river with heavy snowmobiles to then drilling your own ice fishing hole at a necessary quiet place. Our guide will provide all the necessary fishing equipment and gears, instruct you on how to properly drill an ice hole to setting the fishing hook with a couple of techniques. After that, it is upon yourselves with some patience and luck. Upon the return from ice fishing expect hot drinks to warm up your body and soul. Note: Driving license is required. Children under 140cm are travelling in the sledge pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. Children over 140cm could seat in the back of the snowmobile as passenger with full adult payment.

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!

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.

Today we go fishing by car at nearby lake. Psst.. Let's keep this just between us, as this is the best fishing spot in town!

Experience ice fishing in the peaceful nature of Lapland only 20 mins away from the city. Expect only to hear the voice of nature there. Your guide will introduce and instruct you on all the know-hows of ice fishing, including how to properly use the special tools and equipment such as the ice drill. After the instructions you may begin your ice fishing excavation to try your luck. While you enjoy your ice fishing, your guide will prepare an open fire to BBQ some Lappish sausages. We may also grill the fishes of those who have caught one.

The Nordic countries are known for their excellent ice fishing conditions. Add an authentic ice fishing experience to your Finland itinerary on this 3-hour tour that offers convenient round-trip transport from your Rovaniemi accommodations. In addition to navigating, your guide provides fishing gear and facilitates the experience from start to finish. Hot drinks, snacks, and warm winter gear are included.

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.

Access Lapland specializes in karting on ice and snowmobile safaris. Every year we serve thousands of satisfied customers from all over the world. For Snowmobile Safaris our experience, knowledge and the use of professional safety gear ensures the safety of every participant on our safaris. To provide the performance, we use the newest snowmobile models of the locally made Lynx brand. For the driving comfort, we only use quality clothing, gloves and safety gear. Our local guides have a wide knowledge of the area and years of experience to ensure customers are safe and have the maximum of enjoyment during the safari. All our activities are operated from our "OUNASPAVILJONKI ICE ADVENTURE RESORT" which is 5 minutes from Rovaniemi City Center.

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.

10% of Finland is covered by water so it is no surprise that fishing is one of the most popular summer time activities. In this fishing trip our professional guide will take you to a nice fishing spot either river or lake and show you certain techniques to increase your chances as an angler. Depending on the location and seasonality you may find wild zander, salmon, pike, perch, trout, and arctic whitefishes. While you enjoy fishing among the pristine lake or streaming rivers of Lapland, your guide will start an open fire and smoke the delicious salmon (and maybe your caught fish as well)! 

Join us in this exotic ice fishing trip, we bring you and your family and friends to fish on unique landscapes, on iced lakes! With plenty of lakes and ponds, Rovaniemi is a paradise for fishers! Our ice fishing trip will take you to the best fishing spots in the region. Our Guides will drive you to the fishing place by minivan. At the frozen lake your guide tells you the secrets of ice fishing and it will help you to get started. In the lakes around Rovaniemi we target many species, like: trout, rainbow trout, perch and whitefish! This is a traditional way of fishing in Finland. During the program we enjoy some hot juice and sausages BBQ near a bonfire.

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.

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.

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.

Come and experience the lightness of your body while ice floating! Don’t fear the cold as you are protected by the rescue suit.

Visit Rovaniemi in a unique and original way ! Canoeing together on the arctic rivers, your guide will show you around the hometown of Santa Claus and capital of Lapland. You will then end your sightseeing tour with a visit of the Rovaniemi Local Heritage Museum. In all our excursions, our groups are limited to 8 travelers maximum. It it very important for us to provide you with the best experience as possible, and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions. As we usually say : the smaller the group, the bigger the experience !

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

Enter the polar arctic and enjoy winter in Lapland like a local Finn with the exciting snowmobile tour beyond the arctic circle. Then have a trek into the forest by snowshoes, and ending by a peaceful serenity of ice fishing. Upon completion of safety instructions your snowmobile guide will lead you towards the beautiful lake and forest. There, open your senses to the silence and snow-covered scenery with full of excitements! During the time, stretch your legs and wake your body up with some snowshoeing action traversing through the virgin forests. Then, your guide will start a fire for the BBQ and preparing some grilled sausages and smoked salmon.  After lunch, it is time to relax and enjoy the peace when you settle down on your favourite fishing spot on the frozen lake. Don’t know how to ice fish? Worry not, your guide will show step-by-step instructions from drilling your own ice-hole, to using the special tools for thick ice, and of course some techniques for fishing. Then it is upon yourselves with some patience and luck.   Note: During snowmobile safari, children under 140cm are travelling in the sledge pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. Child over 140cm could seat in the back of the snowmobile as a passenger with full adult payment.  For children too small to wear snowshoes, sleds (toboggans) will be provided.

We go fishing at famous fishing places using traditional small fishing boats. Possible fishes to get here are trouts, arctic whitefishes, whitefishes, rainbow trouts, pikes and perches. Barbeque lunch is included on an island or on the shore.

Visit a traditional reindeer farm and learn about reindeers from the herders. You will also be given the chance to feed them their favourite food. After the visit, you will be introduced to the canoes. You can spend a couple of hours paddling around the wonderful lake where you will get to understand just how peaceful it is when you get on the water in Lapland. In all our excursions, our groups are limited to 8 people maximum. It it very important for us to provide you with the best experience as possible, and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions. As we usually say : the smaller the group, the bigger the experience !