Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Discover the wilderness of Finland on this 2.5-hour ice fishing experience in Ylläs. All levels of experience are welcome!
Ice fishing is a popular winter activity in the Ylläs region of Finnish Lapland, where frozen lakes and rivers provide ideal conditions for this traditional pastime. Favoured by locals and tourists alike, ice fishing provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy the incredible snowcapped landscapes of Finland and the fresh Arctic air.
Your adventure begins at one of the listed pick-up locations or you can meet at the Hotel Ylläsrinne, please specify when booking. After the transfer, you and your group (a maximum of 20 participants) will put on your winter gear, including thermal overalls, boots, wool socks, a scarf, a hat, and gloves. Then, the fun starts! You'll depart for one of the best fishing locations in Ylläs.
Upon arrival, your guide will provide a safety briefing as well as an introduction to ice fishing techniques. They will also help you drill the hole through the ice. Now it's time to cast your line and cross your fingers, luck may be on your side and you could catch fish such as Arctic char, grayling, perch, pike, trout, etc. While enjoying the tranquillity of nature, you will also warm up by a campfire and be treated to a hot drink. What better way to enjoy the winter in Finland?
For a fun-filled outdoor excursion in beautiful Finland, don't miss this guided ice-fishing experience in Ylläs. Book your next adventure today!
Transfers are offered from the following locations, please specify when booking.
- Ylläs Lake Hotel (at the reception area)
- Lapland Hotels Saaga (at the reception area)
Course of events
* Participants can choose between listed pick-up locations or meet at the Hotel Ylläsrinne, please specify when booking
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure time
- Transfer
- Meet your experienced guide
- Put on winter gear (thermal overalls, boots, wool socks, hat, scarf, and gloves)
- Scenic drive to the ice fishing location
- Safety briefing and introduction to ice fishing techniques
- The adventure begins!
- Cast your line
- Campfire with warm drinks
- Return to the original departure point
Special terms
Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.
- Guide
- Transfer from listed meeting points
- Ice fishing equipment
- Thermal overalls
- Winter boots
- Scarf
- Hat
- Gloves
- Wool socks
- Warm drinks
- Transfers outside of listed meeting points
- Warm clothing layers
- Sunglasses
- Camera
