Ice fishing experience with Backpacker Helsinki Tour

Overview

Available languages

Finnish

English

French

Spanish

5 hours

Mobile ticket

On Lake Bodom, the largest in the Helsinki region, located just 25 minutes from central Helsinki, I invite you to an ice fishing initiation using the Pilkki, the Nordic fishing rod! Once there we will walk on the lake to find the ideal place where there is the best chance of catching fish.

I will then explain how to make a hole in the ice and how to use the pilkki. Then it's up to you! You will be ready to catch lots of fish!

At the end, in a Laavu, the traditional refuge, I will make a fire to be able to grill the makkara, the traditional sausages. There is also an option for vegetarians. I will also serve you a delicious glögi as well as piparri, traditional cookies.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Glögi

Air-conditioned vehicle

"Makkara" Finnish grilled sausages. Options for vegetarians as well.

What To Expect

Ice fishing is one of the most popular traditional Nordic activities in Finland in winter. During this unforgettable experience, in a unique natural setting, I will combine all the chances on our side to fish for fish such as perch, pike or even pike-perch. We will end this magnificent experience around a fire to taste delicious grilled sausages accompanied by glögi and piparri, the traditional Christmas cookies.

Options

Ice fishing experience with Backpacker Helsinki Tour

Reviews

4.89

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Try a new adventure!
Angelica R,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We can't express our gratitude for David's kindness and knowledge of ice fishing 🎣 He made our experience memorable and fun. And we actually caught a fish 🐟 Highly recommend his tour.
Great experience
Y1277ZOmelt,
Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely worthwhile experience! Super friendly guide, all equipment provided plus food to prepare over a fire, and home made Glögi. Had a lovely time, great memory!
Finland at its best!
Tom G,
Feb 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
David was a wonderful host and I had a super day with all that the tour included. Would not hesitate to book again. Thank you for a great day!
David, our guide was knowledgeable and made sure that we had a great time.
Frank F,
Jan 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Organized and friendly ice fishing tour. Learned to fish and enjoyed the frozen lake and Finnish sausage. It was a wonderful way to experience Finland's winter. I highly recommend it!
Very nice discovery
dorianf898,
Jan 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good, the guide explains very well and is very friendly! I recommend it, it’s a magnificent experience that you can’t have everywhere! 😊 You will be able to admire the beautiful landscape!
A very nice experience
Guenter B,
Jan 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
David was a great guide, he explained a lot to us and we had a lot of fun. This day will remain unforgettable for us.
To do
Loann h,
Mar 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The activity allows you to discover ice fishing, it was a great experience. In addition adequate shoes are provided and the meal was delicious. I recommend.
Great experience
hayley p,
Feb 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time. Ice fishing was super fun although we didn’t catch anything we still enjoyed the experience. It was great to do something so unique. Afterwards David cooked us some sausages and some other treats which were super scrummy. Would 100% go again. The lake where we went was also beautiful and for us it was amazing to be stood on a frozen lake.
Nice trip, wonderful landsscape
L8719BVchristinah,
Feb 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We liked the guide, he was friendly and allways helped, when we needed him. The landscape was beautiful.