- Hiking
- Snowshoeing
- Winter
Arctic Snowshoe Walk
An easy, guided snowshoe walk through winter forest, past a striking ice wall, with a lunch stop in a traditional Lappish hut.
Activity facts
- Duration
- ~4 hours
- Group size
- Maximum 16 guests
- Recommended minimum age
- No recommended minimum age
- Difficulty
- Easy
Discover the beauty of Lapland on a guided snowshoe hike through snowy forests. Explore at a relaxed pace, enjoy the peaceful wilderness and learn about local nature and wildlife from your experienced guide.
Along the way, admire an impressive ice wall, try ice fishing and enjoy a lunch with hot drinks in a traditional Lappish hut.
The route is approximately 3 km and suitable for most people with a basic level of fitness. Our guides can adjust the pace and split the group if needed, ensuring everyone can enjoy an authentic Arctic outdoor experience.
How it unfolds
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Arrival
Check in
We recommend checking in at the front desk 5–10 minutes before the activity starts.
Meet your guide. Warm overalls, winter boots and mittens are provided if needed. -
Step 1
Gear up
We fix on the snowshoes in the storage room and head out into a dark forest
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Step 2
Walk
Your guide will lead you through an old, untouched forest, sharing fascinating stories and insights into Lapland’s wilderness, wildlife and traditional way of living.
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Step 3
Ice fishing
On the way we cross a frozen lake. At the lake you can try to make a whole on the ice and try traditional ice fishing. Maybe you even catch your own lunch.
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Step 4
Photo stop
On the walk we pass stunnig ice wall, which is great place for pictures
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Step 4
Lunch
Lunch is served in a traditional Lappish kota hut. Enjoy reindeer burgers cooked over an open fire, followed by traditional black-pot coffee or tea and cookies. A vegetarian option is available.
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Step 5
Retusn
After the lunch we return back to Wilderness Park
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