6 ways to experience frozen waters in Rovaniemi
Waters are generally frozen from December until March, and provide huge extra space for activities like cross-country skiing, ice fishing and snowmobiling.
Here are 6 tips to experience frozen waters in Rovaniemi.
Please note that there’s no sure way of telling when the ice is thick enough to carry people, and visitors should be extra careful. Avoid going to the ice at the city centre or by yourself to the unknown area. It is best to check safety of ice with local experts and attend a guided tour where you will be safe in a right icy area.
1. Push through ice – ice breaker cruises
Embark on an ice breaker cruise and push through the frozen waters in deep winter. Explore the vessel and dip in for swim in the icy water in a flotation survival suit.
2. Exciting snowmobiling on ice
Experience the frozen waters like a local: Snowmobiling on ice is adventurous and fun. For kids there is a also a mini-snowmobiling track available.
3. The wonders of ice fishing
Gone fishing! Get to your fishing spot with snowmobile, snowshoeing, or by car, and try the traditional Finnish way of fishing in winter.
4. Thrilling winter swimming
Ready to cool down in water? Frozen waters and a warm sauna: The best. It is proven to be very healthy as well.
5. Ice floating
If you want to experience the icy water but prefer wearing a bit more than a swimsuit or shorts, you can put on a floating suit and try ice flotation.
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