Ice Fishing Trip at Seipäjärvi – in an Authentic Village Setting

Duration: 2.5–3 hours
Location: Starts at the Old Village Store, Seipäjärventie 1765, Seipäjärvi

Welcome to Seipäjärvi! We warmly welcome you into our home!
Here you will experience the silence and peace of an authentic old Lappish village — a place filled with history every single day. You will see how we live and have lived for generations. The house offers history, art, and you will also meet our furry friends, dogs Netta and Hertta, who join us on the ice fishing trip (and almost every activity!).

No matter the weather, the trip takes place — just like our life here, always depending on nature.
During the trip, we will guide you on how locals go ice fishing. No previous experience is needed. If you wish, we can even organize a friendly competition. You may also see local people ice fishing or practicing other forms of winter fishing. The peak ice fishing season for locals is March–April.

In addition to fishing, you can:
– Go sledding
– Try kicksledding or cross-country skiing with forest skis
– Enjoy a short snowmobile sleigh ride
– At the lakeshore hut (kota), a fire is burning throughout the trip, ensuring you stay warm and comfortable.
– Local handicrafts are available for purchase.
– Longer visits and larger groups can also be arranged.

Private bookings for your own group or individual visits are possible!

Program:
Welcome greeting and presentation of the historic Old Village Store.
Before going onto the ice, we check safety and give instructions to ensure safe movement.
The fishing spot is about 100 meters from the store, reached by walking downhill to the lakeshore.
The lakeside hut offers warmth, hot drinks, local pastries, and sausage grilling — all included in the price.
The hostess Virve or another local will transport fishing equipment and the dogs by snowmobile and sleigh. You’ll spend about 1.5 hours ice fishing.

We provide:
Fishing stools/buckets with reindeer hides for seating
Ready-drilled holes
Fishing rods, bait, and full instructions.

Included:
All equipment, guidance, local assistant
Hot drinks, pastries, grilled sausages
Access to the lakeside hut and open fire

Availability:
December 1st – April 30th
Start times between 11:00–17:00

Price:
2–4 persons: €189 per person
5–8 persons: €149 per person
10–25 persons: ask for a quote
Solo ice fishing: €378 (2 × €189)

Suitability:
Suitable for almost all ages who can walk independently.
Distance: 100 m downhill to lakeshore.
No previous ice fishing experience needed.

Restrictions:
Trip is not organized if temperature falls below -25°C or during strong winds (risk of frostbite as fishing requires bare hands and sitting still; fishing holes and lines freeze quickly).
Early and late season: ice thickness and safety are checked individually.
If fishing is not possible, alternative activities can be arranged.

Required Equipment:
Warm winter clothing (including gloves, hat, and warm footwear).

Booking:
Email: virve@feelispalvelut.fi
WhatsApp: +358 40 716 1329
Reservations and cancellations at least 2 days in advance.

Extra Services & Prices:
Transportation for an extra fee
Soup or stew meals with sides: starting from €28
Silent nature walk by the lake and surroundings: €59/person
Visit to the old manor (family home since the 1800s): €59/person
Visit to the old village school: €59/person
Visit to Länkiranta cabin: €59/person
Visit to reindeer enclosure: €59/person
Hostess Virve’s live singing with guitar available upon request
Bingo or other games (indoor or outdoor, e.g. lasso throwing, Mölkky): €59/person
Baking session using autumn berries (berry pies or traditional flatbread): €59/person
Hill hike (physically more demanding): €59/person

You may request a customized quote for extra services to create your perfect day!