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Spend a half day learning Pilkki ice-fishing on Lake Bodom with a local guide. Drill through the ice, try perch and pike, then finish by the laavu fire with grilled makkara and warm glögi.
Spend a half day learning Pilkki ice-fishing on Lake Bodom with a local guide. Drill through the ice, try perch and pike, then finish by the laavu fire with grilled makkara and warm glögi.
Stand on a sheet of ancient ice and feel the small crackle as the cold air meets the lake. Lake Bodom, a short drive from Helsinki, opens a flat white stage in winter where the Pilkki — the short Nordic jig — becomes an instrument of patience and surprise.
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Operated by Backpacker Helsinki Tour · Espoo, Uusimaa
Stand on a sheet of ancient ice and feel the small crackle as the cold air meets the lake. Lake Bodom, a short drive from Helsinki, opens a flat white stage in winter where the Pilkki — the short Nordic jig — becomes an instrument of patience and surprise.
The lake itself is a product of the last Ice Age: shallow bays, gravelly shores and forested ridges that shape wind lines and fishy edges. Fishing here follows Finnish outdoor traditions; instructors will teach you how to shave through the ice, set the Pilkki, and read the tiny pull that announces a perch, pike, or zander. After a few drifts across the frozen surface you return to a laavu, the rustic shelter where a small fire cooks makkara and produces glögi and piparri — practical rewards that warm hands and slow conversation.
Expect clear, practical instruction, minimal hiking, and a focus on safe, small-group learning. The experience mixes natural history, a primer on ice safety, and local hospitality: the Finnish habit of finishing an outdoor morning with hot drinks and grilled food.
Practical notes: dress in insulated layers, waterproof boots, and bring a camera with spare batteries (cold drains power). Tours run on stable winter ice but are canceled if conditions are unsafe. This is an accessible introduction to Nordic ice fishing that balances hands-on technique with the quiet rhythms of a winter lake.
No — the guide provides step-by-step instruction on making the hole, using the Pilkki, and basic fish handling.
Tours are canceled or rescheduled if ice or weather conditions are unsafe; you’ll be notified and eligible for refund per the 24-hour policy.
Yes — grilled makkara (with vegetarian option), glögi, and traditional piparri cookies are included.
Yes — the activity is family-friendly, though small children should be supervised near ice edges and open fire.
Backpacker Helsinki Tour operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Stand on a sheet of ancient ice and feel the small crackle as the cold air meets the lake. Lake Bodom, a short drive from Helsinki, opens a flat white stage in winter where the Pilkki — the short Nordic jig — becomes an instrument of patience and surprise.
Stand on a sheet of ancient ice and feel the small crackle as the cold air meets the lake. Lake Bodom, a short drive from Helsinki, opens a flat white stage in winter where the Pilkki — the short Nordic jig — becomes an instrument of patience and surprise.
The lake itself is a product of the last Ice Age: shallow bays, gravelly shores and forested ridges that shape wind lines and fishy edges. Fishing here follows Finnish outdoor traditions; instructors will teach you how to shave through the ice, set the Pilkki, and read the tiny pull that announces a perch, pike, or zander. After a few drifts across the frozen surface you return to a laavu, the rustic shelter where a small fire cooks makkara and produces glögi and piparri — practical rewards that warm hands and slow conversation.
Expect clear, practical instruction, minimal hiking, and a focus on safe, small-group learning. The experience mixes natural history, a primer on ice safety, and local hospitality: the Finnish habit of finishing an outdoor morning with hot drinks and grilled food.
Practical notes: dress in insulated layers, waterproof boots, and bring a camera with spare batteries (cold drains power). Tours run on stable winter ice but are canceled if conditions are unsafe. This is an accessible introduction to Nordic ice fishing that balances hands-on technique with the quiet rhythms of a winter lake.