Guided winter excursions and activities
Wintertime in Lapland is surely something to experience. Breathe in some of the world’s purest air, enjoy the snow-covered fells, polar night, and much more.
Come and enjoy the winter wonderland that is Finnish Lapland!
You can book the activities together with the accommodation.
We also tailor activities and packages for groups – contact moc.e1749493810gdold1749493810nalpa1749493810l@ofn1749493810i1749493810 for more info.
Snowshoeing excursion
Join us on a guided snowshoe tour in the forest around Lake Silmäsjärvi. Experience the beautiful scenery, take in the silence around you, and feel the snow beneath your feet with every step you take. During this trip, you can experience the natural wonders of the Arctic – the colors, smells, sounds, temperature, it’s all part of your Lapland experience.
Provided are warm beverages and snacks.
Duration 2h
From the catch to the table
Our guide meets us in the morning and takes us to a private lake, where we can try our luck with fishing with different techniques. We will visit the Lakeside cabin during this tour where we can cook the fish together with our guide by the open fire and enjoy it at the end of the tour. In December – April it will be possible to try ice fishing on this tour.
Not available in November.
Duration 4-5 h
Aurora hunt
Join us on the search for northern lights, as we head to the best filming locations for viewing the Aurora Borealis. Our guides are experienced photographers who have all the right equipment for filming and photographing. You’ll be capturing moments you’ll surely never forget.
And the photos will be yours to keep as well!
Group size 4–8 persons
Duration 3–6 h
Sauna tales and legends
When in Finland, do as the Finns do and enjoy sauna! Sauna has always been a big part of the Finnish culture in many more ways than what we see nowadays. During this storytelling of the ancient times, our guide will join us to the sauna, bringing us awareness from the history to the modern days while gently throwing more water to the stove to get the proper “löyly”. We are also introduced to sauna whisks which are made of birch leaves and very important in Finnish sauna culture – our guide will show us how to whisk the proper way! When feeling too hot, it’s time to take a break outside. During and after the program, it is important to drink fluids – we offer you a non-alcoholic drink.
Duration 1 h
Visit to a local animal farm
A short car drive away from our lodge, there is a local animal farm which we will visit. During our visit, we will see reindeer and sheep and hear about their lives. We are visiting at their lunch time so you can also feed them!
Duration 1,5 h
Escape to Lakeside cabin
We take a short walk to the shore of our private lake, where a boat awaits us. Enjoying the summer day by a lake where there are no other people, is a day to remember. A short boat drive away, we arrive to our Lakeside cabin. There you can enjoy swimming in the lake, Finnish sauna and outdoor hot tub without any disturbance. You can choose your menu beforehand to include only small snack or even a whole dinner menu. The excursion will be finished with a ceremony of Lapland shaman drumming.
Not available in late October – November. In December – April the short journey from the accommodation to the Lakeside cabin will be done by snowmobile instead of the boat. Ice swimming instead of swimming available in the winter.
Duration 4-5 h