PYHÄTUNTURI FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Drill a Hole, Hold Your Breath: Ice Fishing on Pyhätunturi’s Frozen Waters
A 3-hour, guide-led introduction to traditional Arctic ice fishing on a nearby frozen lake or river, with transport and equipment included.
Drill a Hole, Hold Your Breath: Ice Fishing on Pyhätunturi’s Frozen Waters.
On a hush-white winter day in Pyhätunturi, you walk onto glassy ice under low, clear light and learn a method that has sustained northern communities for generations. Under the guidance of a local fishing guide you will travel to a nearby frozen lake or river, learn to drill through the ice with a traditional auger and try quiet, patient fishing in Lapland’s winter landscape—an activity designed to be accessible and memorable for all ages.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Traditional Arctic Ice Fishing
Experience classic northern ice fishing on a frozen lake or river, a hands-on introduction to a time-honored Arctic practice guided by local experts.
Drill Your Own Hole
Learn to use a traditional ice auger and the basics of the fishing gear before trying ice fishing yourself under the guide’s instruction.
Peaceful Winter Landscape
Spend a relaxed few hours in Lapland’s winter scenery—small-group, guided outings with transportation and equipment included make the quiet landscape easy to access.
What the day feels like
What this outing feels like
The rhythm is deliberate: meet your guide, travel by car to a nearby frozen waterbody, pause while the guide demonstrates drilling and setup, then settle into patient waiting punctuated by brief bursts of action when you pull up a catch. Warm juice and instruction round out the experience, which lasts roughly three hours from meeting to return.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is best for
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing lasts approximately three hours and includes transfers to and from a nearby frozen lake or river.
Dress for Arctic winter conditions; the operator can provide winter clothing if needed and fishing equipment is included.
Transportation to the fishing site, equipment for ice fishing and warm juice are included as part of the experience.
Meet at the Safari House; arrive 20 minutes before the start time to meet your guide and complete preparations.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the ice fishing trip take?
The total duration is approximately three hours.
Where do we meet the guide?
Meet at the Safari House; please arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Is equipment provided?
Fishing equipment and transfers to the fishing location are included; winter clothing can be provided if needed.
Is this activity suitable for children or older participants?
Yes—this relaxed outdoor activity is suitable for all ages.
What will we do during the fishing session?
Your guide will demonstrate how to drill a hole in the ice with an auger, explain how the fishing gear works and share information about local fish species while you try ice fishing yourself.