Combine two exciting winter activities in Finnish Lapland - snowshoeing and ice fishing in Kemi!
This excursion takes place in Kemi, a charming town located along the coast of Bothnian Bay in northern Finland. The town is situated in the Lapland region, close to the Arctic Circle. Ice fishing and snowshoeing in Kemi are two popular activities and an ideal way to experience its pristine wilderness!
The guided snowshoe hike in Kemi departs from the activity meeting point, or you can also choose to be picked up from the listed accommodations (please specify when booking). The experienced guide will drive you to the wilderness area outside of Kemi for your full-day trip. After strapping on your snowshoes, the guide will go through a safety briefing and instructions. This activity is easy and suitable for people of all ages, the perfect family adventure. Once everyone is prepared, the snowshoeing in Kemi begins!
Following the local guide, you'll wander through the snowy forest, passing lush trees, hillsides and waterways. Along the way, you'll stop to capture some photos of this magical winter wonderland! Then, you'll arrive at a glistening frozen lake in a scenic location. Upon arrival, the guide will provide the ice fishing equipment and go through some fishing techniques. You'll drill a hole in the thick ice and begin your ice fishing experience in Kemi! The guide will show the best tricks to help you catch a fish. While you wait, you can take in the tranquil nature and peaceful atmosphere.
After your fishing excursion, a delicious barbeque lunch will be served around a roaring campfire. The guide will share some insights about the history of snowshoeing, which dates back to 2000 BC. You'll learn more about life in the remote Arctic while admiring the Lappish winter landscapes. After lunch, you'll snowshoe back through the forest and return to the original starting point in Kemi.
Try two traditional activities on this relaxing snowshoeing and ice fishing excursion in Kemi!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Kemi, and embark on a snowshoe hike in the wilderness and ice fishing at a frozen lake.
- Arrive at the meeting point in Kemi (or pick-up from your listed accommodation)
- Meet the guide and drive to the starting point
- Receive Arctic clothing and snowshoeing equipment
- Safety briefing and instructions
- The snowshoe adventure begins!
- Travel through the wilderness
- Arrive at a frozen lake
- Receive ice fishing equipment
- Safety briefing and instructions
- The ice fishing adventure begins!
- Wait for a catch
- Enjoy lunch around a campfire
- Return to the original starting point in Kemi
Pick-up/drop-off is included from the following accommodations in Kemi. Please specify your location upon booking:
- Hotel Merihovi reception
- Hotel Palomestari reception
- SnowCastle reception
- Glass Villas Kemi reception
- Guide
- Transfers
- Snowshoeing equipment
- Ice fishing equipment
- Arctic clothing
- Lunch
- Hot drinks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter boots
- Woollen socks
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Camera