Ice Fishing Trip: 3-hour Ice Fishing Experience in Kirkenes Winter activities
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About this experience
✔ Health and safety measures apply✔ Small-group tour
✔ No booking fees
DURATION: 3 hours
MEETING POINT: Snowhotel Kirkenes
LANGUAGE/S: English, Norwegian
STARTING TIME: 1.00 pm
OPENING SEASONS: January to April
WHO CAN COME: Ice fishing trip is suitable for everyone in good health
Overview
Discover the Arctic wilderness on a guided Kirkenes Ice Fishing tour. Ride a snowmobile sled across the frozen fjord to the best fishing spots. Drill through the thick ice, drop your line, and try your luck at catching cod or even salmon. End your Kirkenes Ice Fishing adventure with the chance to taste your freshly caught fish cooked by your guide.
Experience Highlights
◾Ride in a sled behind a snowmobile to the fishing location outside Kirkenes.◾Drill holes through the thick ice and try to catch cod, Norway's top fish.
◾Your guide can cook any fish you catch right on the ice before heading back.
About this Experience
✔ Health and safety measures apply✔ Small-group tour
✔ No booking fees
DURATION: 3 hours
MEETING POINT: Snowhotel Kirkenes
LANGUAGE/S: English, Norwegian
STARTING TIME: 1.00 pm
OPENING SEASONS: January to April
WHO CAN COME: Ice fishing trip is suitable for everyone in good health
Description - What to expect
With thousands of pristine lakes and the Arctic Sea right at our doorstep, Kirkenes is one of the best places in Norway for ice fishing. On this guided Kirkenes Ice Fishing tour, you’ll be warmly dressed before heading out by snowmobile sled to the frozen fjord.Your adventure begins with a hotel pickup in Kirkenes and a short 15-minute transfer to the Snowhotel camp. After gearing up and receiving safety instructions, you’ll ride in the sled pulled by a snowmobile across the icy fjord to reach the best fishing spots.
Once there, your fishing guide will drill a hole through the thick ice and help you prepare your gear. Then, drop your line into the Arctic waters and wait for the thrilling tug of a catch. Cod is the most common prize—Norway’s favorite fish and a cornerstone of its culture and economy—but other species, even salmon, are sometimes caught.
If fortune is on your side, your guide may even cook your fresh catch for you, adding a delicious highlight to the day. After the experience, you’ll be taken back to your hotel in Kirkenes with lasting memories of your authentic Kirkenes Ice Fishing adventure.
What's included, what's not
✔ Your expert guide✔ All fishing equipment
✔ Warm clothing (overall, shoes, mittens, balaclava, helmet)
✔ Transfer to and from your hotel in Kirkenes (Thon or Scandic)
Reasons to choose this experience
There are a few key reasons why you might choose this ice fishing experience near Kirkenes, Norway:◾Unique Arctic Setting: The opportunity to go ice fishing in the remote, picturesque landscape of the Norwegian Arctic is a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
◾Traditional Norwegian Activity: Ice fishing is a longstanding tradition in Norway, so this tour allows you to participate in an authentic local activity and get a glimpse into Norwegian culture.
◾Guidance from Experts: Having an experienced local fisherman/guide lead the tour ensures you make the most of the experience.
◾Convenience and Transportation: The tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Kirkenes, as well as snowmobile transportation to the fishing location.
◾Chance to Catch Prized Norwegian Cod: The fjord is home to an abundance of cod, a staple of Norwegian cuisine and economy.
Overall, this guided ice fishing trip combines a unique Arctic setting, cultural immersion, expert local guidance, and the potential for a memorable fresh seafood meal - making it a standout winter activity in Kirkenes.
Free Cancellation
Free cancellation is available for this husky tour up to 7 days before the start of the experienceBring with you
For this ice fishing tour please bring your hat, gloves, and a scarf and wear warm underwear, preferably wool or fleece.Tour Supplier
Norwegian Travel CompanyDescription - What to expect
With thousands of pristine lakes and the Arctic Sea right at our doorstep, Kirkenes is one of the best places in Norway for ice fishing. On this guided Kirkenes Ice Fishing tour, you’ll be warmly dressed before heading out by snowmobile sled to the frozen fjord.Your adventure begins with a hotel pickup in Kirkenes and a short 15-minute transfer to the Snowhotel camp. After gearing up and receiving safety instructions, you’ll ride in the sled pulled by a snowmobile across the icy fjord to reach the best fishing spots.
Once there, your fishing guide will drill a hole through the thick ice and help you prepare your gear. Then, drop your line into the Arctic waters and wait for the thrilling tug of a catch. Cod is the most common prize—Norway’s favorite fish and a cornerstone of its culture and economy—but other species, even salmon, are sometimes caught.
If fortune is on your side, your guide may even cook your fresh catch for you, adding a delicious highlight to the day. After the experience, you’ll be taken back to your hotel in Kirkenes with lasting memories of your authentic Kirkenes Ice Fishing adventure.

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