11 Ice Fishing in Rovaniemi Worth Booking

1.Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 879 reviews · 5 hours · from $222Our pick

Share a snowmobile for a three-hour ride through forests, across frozen rivers, and toward a remote fishing spot near Rovaniemi. Your English-speaking Safartica guide, such as Patrik, Vasi, or Martin, supplies winter clothing, teaches ice fishing, and serves hot drinks with soup, often reindeer soup, beside a fire.

“Great trip . Good instructions on driving the snowmobile. Good fun ice fishing Nice soup in a great location”

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2.Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 379 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Spend three hours with a local English-speaking guide in the Finnish wilderness. Walk through old forest, drill a hole in thick lake ice, fish with traditional gear, and warm up in a fire-heated shelter with sausages, marshmallows, and hot drinks. Guides such as Clara, Lorenzo, Viktor, and Laura are praised for patient, family-friendly help.

“the whole experience was amazing. the guide was so friendly and helpful and made the whole experience amazing”

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3.Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 268 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $190

Spend 4.5 hours riding about 20 kilometers by snowmobile, then learn ice fishing on a frozen Rovaniemi lake. English-speaking guides such as Janne, Mirlo, Sandra, and Chiara have been praised for patient instruction and local stories. Winter clothing, transfers, equipment, sausages, and hot drinks are included. A valid driving license is required.

“wonderful trip！love everything～ we took snowmobile to the fishing point. ice fishing is very interesting and we like the baked sausage and hot juice～ thanks for everthing”

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4.Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Travel 20 kilometers north of Rovaniemi for a four-hour Arctic outing with snowshoeing, ice fishing, and basic fire-making. You will walk across snowy woodland and a frozen lake, drill your own fishing hole, and warm up with snacks in a camp shelter. Guides such as Jeremy, Archie, and Matilda are praised for making the day friendly and easy to follow.

“Klara and Fran were really good guides. We had a great time snowshoeing through the forest and ice fishing on the lake. We also enjoyed relaxing by the fire inside the camp, made our own fire using a magnesium rod, and had a sausage barbecue as well.”

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5.Arctic Circle Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Travel from Rovaniemi to a frozen lake, where an English-speaking guide such as Jack, Thomas, or Halsho teaches you to drill through the ice and fish for perch, trout, rainbow trout, or whitefish. Winter clothing, gear, transport, hot juice, and sausages by a campfire are included.

“Aino, Tuomas, and Dries are incredibly professional, and attentive. It was our first ice fishing experience, and they were exceptionally patient and helpful in teaching us the techniques and sharing fascinating experiences. We laughed a lot and even danced on the ice. It was an excellent experience for us, and we are immensely grateful to them. I highly recommend them.”

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6.ICE FISHING experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 81 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

You’ll be picked up at your accommodation and taken to a frozen lake or river near Rovaniemi. Your guide provides the fishing gear, helps you cut a hole in the ice, and explains how to fish in Finland’s winter conditions. The small group is limited to nine, with guides available in English, French, Spanish, Catalan, and Persian.

“Le guide était excellent, et nous avons passé un moment formidable !”

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7.Half-Day Snowmobile & Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 80 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $258

Spend 4.5 hours riding a snowmobile through Arctic forests, drilling through frozen lake ice, and sharing a Lappish BBQ with salmon, bread, marshmallows, and hot blueberry juice. You ride in pairs and can switch drivers. Guides such as Zak and Robert have earned praise for friendly, well-run outings.

“Alles gut organisiert, von der Abholung, Transport bis zu den Aktivitäten. Es war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Danke an unser Guide Zak.”

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8.Lapland: Ice Fishing, Floating & BBQ Snow Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 37 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $281

Spend 6.5 hours in Lapland’s arctic forest and on a frozen lake, learning ice fishing, eating grilled salmon in a kota, and floating in a survival suit. English-speaking guides such as Luka, Leah, and Albane lead the day. Warm clothing, fishing gear, hot drinks, marshmallows, and transport back to your accommodation are included.

“We did the tour with Luka, it was a great day! We had enough time for all activities, Luka took many photos and we had a lot of fun! 10/10”

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9.Ice fishing program in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 3 hours · from $103

Meet at central Rovaniemi’s Arctic City Hotel and ride to Palojärvi for a three-hour English-guided ice-fishing outing. Your guide shows you how to cut through thick lake ice, provides fishing gear, blankets, drinks, and food, then lights a birchwood fire. Guide Alex has been praised for his friendly help, photos, and thoughtful care with children.

“Heel leuke ervaring! Een aanrader voor mensen die een rustige activiteit willen doen in de natuur!”

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10.Ice Fishing on a Frozen Lake with BBQ and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $92Best value

Travel 20 minutes from Rovaniemi to a frozen lake for a small-group ice-fishing lesson with an English-speaking guide. You will drill through the ice, fish, take photos, and warm up beside a campfire with hot drinks and snacks. Guides such as Natasa, Elja, and Sarah have been praised for their friendly, helpful approach.

“It was wonderful activity we had a very good experience and our guide Elja was super supportive and informative we had a wonderful time with him”

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11.Snowmobiling and Ice Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $175Top rated

Ride from Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village to Apukka Resort, learn snowmobile controls, and cross a frozen lake with an English-speaking guide. At a quiet fishing spot, try traditional ice fishing while your guide makes a campfire and serves hot drinks and snacks. Winter clothing, transfers, and equipment are included.

“Thank you for the 5 stars! Winter in Lapland can indeed be cold, but we’re happy to hear you still enjoyed the experience. Warm regards, Johanna / Apukka Resort team ❄️”

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