Top Helsinki Winter Sports

Make the most of your time in Finland by hiking through either the Nuuksio or Sipoonkorppi National Park—without the worry of getting lost—during a half-day trip from Helsinki. Benefit from the undivided attention of your guide, who will tailor the hike to your fitness level and, depending on the season, take the chance to forage for mushrooms and berries or try snowshoeing.

Soak up the snowy wilderness outside Helsinki on a snowmobile tour. With an experienced guide, travel through the winter landscape near the frozen Gulf of Finland, following a route along forest trails. Take a break to warm up with hot drinks and lunch cooked over a campfire. Two adults ride on one snowmobile, or you can upgrade if you want one to yourself. Located about 19 miles (30 km) east of Helsinki, the snowmobile base will be reached with provided round-trip transport.

On Lake Bodom, the largest in the Helsinki region, located just 25 minutes from central Helsinki, I invite you to an ice fishing initiation using the Pilkki, the Nordic fishing rod! Once there we will walk on the lake to find the ideal place where there is the best chance of catching fish. I will then explain how to make a hole in the ice and how to use the pilkki. Then it's up to you! You will be ready to catch lots of fish! At the end, in a Laavu, the traditional refuge, I will make a fire to be able to grill the makkara, the traditional sausages. There is also an option for vegetarians. I will also serve you a delicious glögi as well as piparri, traditional cookies.

Experience the snowy woods and the frozen Gulf of Finland. Our experienced guides will lead you to the amazing winter wonderland. Located about 30 km east of Helsinki, the snowmobile base will be reached with provided transport. Two adults ride on one snowmobile. Our guide will meet you the Helsinki Cathedral (Senate Square) and drive you to the snowmobile center. When you arrive to the snowmobile base you will be provided with a warm snowsuit, boots, gloves, balaclava and helmet. A short safety briefing and driving instructions is then given to you. You will set off in a convoy led by the guide. Time spent out on the snowmobile tour approximately 3 hours. After the snowmobile tour you will have a lot of time to discover the archipelago on your own. The sauna will also be heated for you at your own schedule. This experience will give you a memory for life. Departure back to town the next day at 12.30. If you want to leave earlier we can organize a taxi for you.