Winter Activities in Kilpisjärvi

Hi! My name is Aki Huhtanen. I have worked as a full-time fishing and wilderness guide in Kilpisjärvi for 20 years. In the summer, my passion is fly fishing and river rafting. In winter, my favorite hobbies are ice-fishing, photographing the northern lights and snowmobiling.

Below are my favorite trips, welcome to join!

Please wear hiking or winter boots. Bring a day-pack for water, a camera and other personal things.

If you need, you can hire safari clothing (winter overalls, ice fishing boots, socks, hat, cloves) at a supplement of 20€ / person.

Booking and inquiries.

The Three-Country Cairn

I will take you to the magnificent mountain landscape, over the frozen lakes. You will enjoy the comfortable ride while sitting on warm reindeer skins in the snowmobile sleigh. After 30 minute snowmobile ride we will arrive to the point of three Nordic countries. There we have a unique chance to photograph Three Country Views. After having hot drinks I will take you back to Kilpisjärvi village.

You can choose a day trip with Arctic Views or a night trip with the Northern Lights.

Duration: 2-3 hours
Cost: 70€ / person
Includes: Guide, sleigh transport, and hot coffee/tea.
On extra charge you can drive snowmobile by yourself, +100€/snowmobile (2-seater snowmobile)

Ice fishing trip in Kilpisjärvi

Ice fishing with Aki on a Kilpisjärvi Lake is an experience not to be missed. All equipment necessary for a great day on the ice is provided, including, fish-finder electronics, rods and reels, tackle and bait. Holes are drilled for you and snowmobile sleigh transportation is also included.

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned ice angler, Aki will put you on the jumbo Arctic Char, Grayling, Pike or White Fish and teach you how to safely fish and enjoy.

Duration: 4 hours.
Cost: 100€ / person.
Includes: Guide, sleigh transport , all fishing equipment, fish-finder electronics, and coffee/tea.
On extra charge you can drive snowmobile by yourself, +100€/snowmobile (2-seater snowmobile).

Warm Ice Fishing Hut

Warm Ice Fishing Hut – You Don’t Have To Be Cold When Ice Fishing

Whether you want to experience ice fishing for the first time with kids or you are a seasoned pro, there is a way you can enjoy fishing on frozen water without the need to fight the severest weather conditions.

In fact you will be warm, indoors and you could even have hot sausages turning on the griddle while you fish!

How is this possible?

With an ice fishing hut.

The ice hut is equipped with a heater, travel kitchen, and there are two (2) holes in the floor for ice fishing.

The indoor temperature in the hut is around +16°C to +23°C

Inside the cabin there is room for max 4-5 people and 2 people can fish at the same time. If you are more than 2 persons we usually change anglers after each fish, but you can also ice fish outside.

Duration: 4 hours.
Cost: 100€ / person.
Includes: Guide, sleigh transport, ice fishing hut, all fishing equipment, fish-finder electronics, and coffee/tea.
On extra charge you can drive snowmobile by yourself, +100€/snowmobile (2-seater snowmobile).

Tundra Northern Lights Adventure

Experience my Tundra Northern Lights trip to maximize your chances to see this great natural arctic phenomenon. Destination is the best possible place - Top on to the mountains where the sky is often clear and view to the northern sky is perfect.

We also make a fire in the hut and enjoy warm drinks while watching the sky. The appearance of the lights is not guaranteed but the chances are the best possible.

Cost: 3 hours: 70€ / person
Includes: Guide, sleigh transport, and hot coffee/tea.
On extra charge you can drive snowmobile by yourself, +100€/snowmobile (2-seater snowmobile).