Combine two iconic winter activities on this relaxing ice fishing and snowshoeing excursion in Rovaniemi!
Rovaniemi is a diverse city in northern Finland, serving as a gateway to the beautiful nature of Lapland. The city lies just 6 km (3.7 mi) from the Arctic Circle and is home to typical Arctic features, with snowy trails, frozen lakes, and rolling hills. A snowshoeing and ice fishing trip in Rovaniemi is a great way to escape in its serene landscapes!
The adventure begins at the starting point in Rovaniemi city, where you'll meet the experienced guide. Then, you'll embark on a scenic drive to the wilderness area outside of Rovaniemi. The guide will provide the snowshoeing equipment and safety briefing for the activity. Once everyone is prepared, the snowshoeing in Rovaniemi begins! Snowshoeing is an easy, family-friendly adventure accessible to all. You'll embark on a snowy trail, passing breathtaking Arctic nature and frozen landscapes.
After trekking through the lush forest, you'll arrive at a frozen lake for the ice fishing adventure! The guide will provide the ice fishing equipment and help you drill a hole in the lake's thick surface. They will also teach you all the best tips and tricks for this traditional activity. Then, your ice fishing excursion in Rovaniemi begins! Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere as you sit back, relax and wait for a catch. Hot drinks and snacks such as gingerbread cookies, glögi and chocolate will be served during the excursion. Afterwards, you'll return to the starting point in Rovaniemi.
Experience the pristine Arctic beauty in a unique way on this thrilling snowshoeing and peaceful ice fishing excursion in Rovaniemi!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Rovaniemi and combine a snowshoeing trip in the wilderness and an ice fishing excursion at a frozen lake.
- Arrive at the starting point in Rovaniemi
- Meet the guide and drive to the wilderness
- Receive snowshoeing equipment and instructions
- The snowshoeing adventure begins!
- Walk through the forest
- Arrive at a frozen lake
- Receive ice fishing equipment and instructions
- The ice fishing adventure begins!
- Wait for a catch
- Enjoy hot drinks and snacks
- Return to the original starting point in Rovaniemi
- Guide
- Snowshoeing equipment
- Ice fishing equipment
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Gloves
- Hot drinks
- Snacks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Woollen socks
- Hat
- Scarf