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About this activity
Travel 20 km north of Rovaniemi into the Arctic Circle for an authentic ice fishing experience on pristine frozen waters. This 3.5-hour activity combines traditional Sámi and Finnish fishing methods with wilderness immersion, offering both cultural insight and the chance to catch and cook your own Arctic fish over an open fire.
Our ice fishing tour starts at 1000 and takes you 20 Kilometres north of Rovaniemi into the Arctic circle, the destination is one that will make you fully aware of the raw Arctic beauty and will give you the chance to enjoy it in silence.
Once you arrive you will have a short 5-10 minute walk through an old forest, then suddenly, the trees will stop and an open area full of ice and snow will appear as far as the eye can see. This place always seems to restore peace and a sense of happiness to those who spend time there (even if you go every day), as it is a bit of a local secret.
During this tour, you will be taught different ways to appreciate this special environment. The Ice fishing itself is a great way to experience the silence of the wilderness and to experience a cultural activity that a lot of locals do every day, to catch food for themselves and their dogs. As soon as a fish is caught (of a decent size) we will prepare it and cook it straight over the fire, if the fish are undersized we will always return them to the ice.
The tour also gives you an insight into the difficulties people in the Arctic areas have had over the ages to simply get food.
Your guide will explain how the local people fish with nets under ice that is up to a metre thick and you will also get to try and drill your own fishing hole.
Highlights
- ✓Fish in the Arctic Circle on expansive ice landscape
- ✓Drill your own fishing hole and learn traditional techniques
- ✓Catch-to-table experience: prepare and cook fresh fish over fire
- ✓Walk through old-growth forest to hidden local fishing spot
- ✓Learn how Arctic communities historically secured food
- ✓Guided insight into ice fishing under metre-thick ice using nets
Insider tips
- ★Go early or midday for the best light on the ice and clearest skies for potential Northern Lights viewing in winter months
- ★This spot is a local secret—it's quieter and more peaceful than commercial fishing sites; respect the environment and guide's knowledge
- ★Dress in extreme cold layers: wind on open ice is intense even when air temperature seems manageable
Good to know
- •3.5-hour duration includes 20 km transfer from Rovaniemi and 5–10 minute forest walk
- •Wear insulated, waterproof outerwear, thermal layers, hat, gloves, and thick socks; the ice and wind are significantly colder than town temperatures
- •Undersized fish are released; cooked fish sharing is part of the experience
- •Tour departs at 10:00 AM; confirm meeting point and pickup location when booking
Who it's for
Cultural and wilderness enthusiasts seeking authentic Arctic experiencesVisitors interested in traditional food procurement and Arctic survivalActive travellers comfortable in extreme coldPhotographers and nature lovers seeking remote, peaceful landscapes
Best time to visit
Winter (November–March) when ice is thick and stable enough for safe fishing. December–February offers the longest darkness and best chances of Northern Lights, though daylight hours are minimal. Early morning or midday departures allow for better photography and clearer skies.
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