Plan Ahead for Your Private Ice Fishing Experience
This private ice fishing tour in Kilpisjärvi is available until late April. If you do not find suitable availability in the online store, please contact us by email and we will assist you personally.
Discover Ice Fishing in Kilpisjärvi and the Käsivarsi Wilderness
Ice fishing in Kilpisjärvi offers a rare opportunity to experience the authentic Arctic wilderness of Finnish Lapland. Located on the edge of the vast Käsivarsi Wilderness, the village of Kilpisjärvi is a true gateway to one of the most remote tundra regions in Europe.
The safest and most comfortable way to explore this pristine area is with a professional local guide. This private Arctic tundra tour allows you to travel into the wilderness while enjoying sweeping panoramas and complete serenity.
The journey is mainly experienced from a passenger sled pulled by your guide’s snowmobile, offering a relaxed and accessible way to reach the frozen fishing lakes. For guests who wish to drive themselves, snowmobile self-driving is available as an optional extra.
Explore the Vast Käsivarsi Tundra by Snowmobile
Käsivarsi Wilderness is Lapland’s largest tundra region, where motorized traffic is strictly limited to local residents and authorized guides. This ensures peaceful surroundings and untouched Arctic landscapes.
As you leave Kilpisjärvi village behind, you gradually ascend above the tree line. The trail crosses wide-open snow-covered tundra that seems endless. Along the way, you may spot reindeer grazing on their winter pasture, see a dog musher training a husky team, or encounter local snowmobilers heading into the wilderness.
This journey itself is an essential part of the ice fishing experience in Kilpisjärvi.
Ice Fishing in the Arctic Wilderness
During your private Arctic tour, you will have the opportunity to try traditional ice fishing with all necessary equipment provided.
Your guide drills a hole through the thick Arctic ice and explains local fishing techniques. You may catch Arctic char or whitefish, depending on the conditions and season.
If fishing is not your main interest, you can simply enjoy the silence of the tundra, photograph the surrounding fells, and embrace the calm beauty of Lapland’s winter landscape.
Lunch in a Wilderness Shelter
Fresh Arctic air creates a healthy appetite. Your guide serves you a typical wilderness lunch in a traditional shelter around an open fire.
Enjoy a filled sandwich, roasted sausage, freshly baked pastry and warm beverages while surrounded by snow-covered tundra. This peaceful break is often one of the highlights of the day.
Optional Snowmobile Driving Experience
Looking for a snowmobiling experience without the crowds? This private ice fishing tour in Kilpisjärvi offers a peaceful and personalized journey far from large group departures.
Two guests can share one snowmobile. One drives while the other sits behind the driver, and you can switch roles during breaks.
The tour begins with a full safety briefing and driving instructions. Each driver must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence accepted in Finland. A damage deposit is required.
Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details.
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