Winter Day Activities

Treat yourself to special moments in the snowy landscape of Finland! Whether as a complement to your weekly schedule or as a special experience for your day trip – our guided winter activities will make your stay unique. Please note that advance booking is required so that we can organize your guide and the necessary equipment. Unfortunately, we cannot always accommodate spontaneous requests on site.

There aren't many loud moments in Eräkeskus – but when the dogs are harnessed, there's anticipation in the air! After a introduction to sledding techniques, you'll experience the enthusiasm of our huskies when they finally get going. Then silence returns – and you'll only hear the crunching of the runners in the snow, the rhythmic panting of the dogs, and occasionally the calm voice of the guide.

We offer two tour lengths and different options – as a passenger or with your own team:

"Beginner" Taster Round (approx. 1-1,5 hours, 10-12 km):

• Own team (4-5 dogs): 155,- € per person
• Passenger ride (6-8 dogs, max. 2 persons): 225,- € per sled (1 steers, 1 sits)
• 1 passenger in the guide's sled: 100,- €

"Connoisseur" Winter Dream (approx. 2-2,5 hours, 18-22 km):

• Own team (4-5 dogs): 210,- € per person
• Passenger ride (6-8 dogs, max. 2 persons): 300,- € per sled (1 steers, 1 sits)
• 1 passenger in the guide's sled: 155,- €

Our dog sledding tours include:

• Sledding introduction: Understandable instructions on driving techniques from experienced guides.
• Warm lunch: After the exciting tour, we will enjoy a hearty soup in our restaurant.
• Hot drinks to warm up and enjoy the winter atmosphere.
• Guide: German, English, Finnish speaking guide

After a short transfer, you will reach the fascinating Änäkäinen Nature Reserve near the Russian border. Explore with us the picturesque lakes, nestled in an ancient moraine landscape with mires and swamps. Our hike will take you past gnarled pines, and with a bit of luck, we'll discover traces of the past – forest fires, clearings, or even evidence of the Winter War. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as foxes, wolves, lynx, or wolverines! A warming lunch by the campfire or in a traditional Kota rounds off the experience.

Duration: Approx. 3-4 hours (inclusive Lunchtime)

Price per person: 100,- €

The snowshoe hike includes:

• Transfer
• Guide: German, English, Finnish speaking guide
• Equipment: Snowshoes, poles
• Lunch by the open fire

Immerse yourself in the winter tranquility and try your luck at traditional ice fishing! We are fortunate to have a fish-rich lake right in front of our lodge. After a short introduction to the technique and safety precautions, we'll head out onto the glittering ice. Drill your own hole, drop your line, and enjoy the silence of the Finnish winter landscape while waiting for the first bite. With a bit of luck, you'll pull a tasty catch from the icy water!

And the best part? If we catch something delicious from the ice, we can prepare the freshly caught fish directly in our cozy grill Kota over an open fire and enjoy it for lunch! Alternatively, we also have tasty sausages ready to grill together over the fire.

Duration: Approx. 3-4 hours (inclusive Lunchtime)

Price per person: 95,- €

Includes:

• Guide: German, English, Finnish speaking guide
• Fishing equipment: ice drill, fishing rod, bait
• Hot drinks
• Safety briefing.
• Lunch

Possible highlight: Preparation of the caught fish or grilling sausages in our grill Kota over an open fire (depending on fishing succes).

Important note: Ice fishing is highly dependent on weather and ice conditions. The safety of our guests is our top priority. In unsuitable conditions, we reserve the right to cancel or postpone the activity at short notice. Warm clothing and sturdy footwear are essential.

An approximately one-hour transfer will take you to the scooter rental in Ruunaa, where your equipment will be ready. After a short safety briefing, you'll experience pure driving pleasure on groomed trails, forest paths, frozen lakes, and along rivers. Discover the winter nature from an exciting perspective during our approximately 3-hour tour. Along the way, we'll fortify ourselves with a warm lunch by an open fire. Afterwards, we'll return to Eräkeskus.

Price per person (1 scooter): 280,- €

Second person on the same scooter: 195,- €

Minimum number of participants: 2 people

The snowmobile tour includes:

• Transfers.
• Scooter (including petrol & oil), insurance (deductible €650 per damage).
• Equipment.
• Guide: English-speaking guide.
• Warm lunch.