Finland · Land Adventure

Ice-skating on frozen lake

2 Hours Round trip from Veskoniemi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ice-skate on a natural ice track on frozen Lake Inari
  • 02 Enjoy around 1.5 hours on the ice
  • 03 Suitable for beginners and experienced skaters
  • 04 Equipment fitting and briefing included
  • 05 Skates, helmet, and balaclava provided
  • 06 Chance to try a kick-sled on the ice track
  • 07 Beautiful winter scenery in Finnish Lapland

Glide across the frozen surface of Lake Inari on a memorable ice-skating experience in Finnish Lapland. Set on a natural ice track, this activity combines fresh Arctic air, beautiful winter scenery, and time on the ice for both beginners and more experienced skaters.

Your session includes equipment fitting and a briefing before heading out onto the track, with around 1.5 hours spent on the ice. Beginners can enjoy guidance and support from the guide, while confident skaters can make the most of the track after learning the rules and getting the right equipment.

As you skate surrounded by the wilderness, there will also be time to capture photos and videos of the experience. It’s a fun and active way to enjoy the winter landscape and create lasting memories in the Ivalo and Saariselkä area.

Glide across the frozen surface of Lake Inari on a memorable ice-skating experience in Finnish Lapland.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Ivalo, Saariselkä
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pick-ups (Saariselkä area)

Depending on the amount of pick ups in the Saariselkä area we will start around 1h before the activity starts at the location of the Ice track. 

Pick-ups (Ivalo area)

Meeting time at the ice track

Equipment fitting and briefing (storage)

Ice-skating on the ice track on the frozen lake

The total time spent on the ice is 1.5h

Equipment return (storage)

Drop-offs (Ivalo area)

Drop-offs (Saariselkä area)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Veskoniemi 2 cities · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Track fee (which includes all our work to maintain the ice snow free, hours, maintenance staff, machinery and constant fixing, and more)
  • All skating equipment (skates, helmet, balaclava) plus you will be able to try one of our kick-sleds on the ice track.

What's Not Included

Pick-up service from and to Saariselkä area and Ivalo is subject to a 20€ additional fee.

Know before you go

  • DRESS CODE
  • It is really important to be dressed up properly, wearing gloves and warm layers.
  • We do have skating aids, but you need to be in good physical condition to participate in this activity and we recommend the age limit at 60 years old.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Veskoniemi, FI
Tour start
Veskoniemi, FI
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Veskoniemi.

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