Ice Skating in Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki is the capital city of Finland, situated in the south of the country on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. The city is spread across a number of islands and peninsulas along the shores of the Baltic Sea. During the winter months, bodies of water in Helsinki freeze over, creating excellent conditions for skating on natural ice!

The ice skating excursion in Helsinki begins at the starting point in the east of the city. You'll meet the experienced, certified guide and receive all of the equipment for ice skating, including skates, boots, ice claws, a whistle, ice poles, a helmet, knee pads, a floating backpack, and a throw line. The guide will go through a safety briefing and explain the use of the equipment. Previous experience in cross-country skiing, ice hockey, ice skating or roller skating is recommended for this ice skating trip in Helsinki.

After the equipment fitting, you'll walk to the location for the ice skating adventure in Helsinki. Depending on the weather conditions, you may skate on sea ice, or ploughed tracks and natural ice on nearby lakes. Upon arrival at the ice skating spot, you'll begin skating across the natural ice! The instructor will guide and help you throughout the excursion. As you glide across the ice, you'll also enjoy the stunning natural wilderness surroundings of Finnish nature!

Midway through the ice skating tour in Helsinki, you'll stop for a break in a scenic spot. You can enjoy a picnic with your own snacks and drinks while taking in the peaceful atmosphere. Then, you'll begin skating back towards the starting point. The ice skating in Helsinki comes to an end back at the base, where you'll return the equipment.

Experience a phenomenal winter sport on a natural frozen body of water on this ice skating trip in Helsinki!