DISCOVER WINTER FISHING ON LAKE SAIMAA AND ENJOY A TRADITIONAL MEAL INSPIRED BY THE SEASON.
Step onto the frozen lake with us and take part in winter fishing as it is still practiced by people living by the lake. During a guided walk on the ice, we explore the winter landscape and learn how fishing continues even in the coldest months.
You will drill your own hole in the ice and try traditional ice fishing yourself. During burbot spawning season, also fish traps are traditionally set under the ice — and if we have traps in place, we will check them together and see what the lake has offered.
While fishing we pause on the ice for a warming hot drink and a Finnish cinnamon bun — a small but essential part of any winter outing.
Winter fishing requires patience, but it also connects you directly to the meal that follows. After our time on the ice, we return to our atmospheric old log house to warm up and enjoy a hearty burbot soup — a traditional seasonal delicacy. The soup is prepared by Ilkka, our chef and fisherman, using locally caught fish and ingredients from nearby producers.
This experience brings together shared moments, winter landscape, hands-on fishing and a meal that reflects the season.
AVAILABLE: February–March, depending on weather and ice conditions
GUIDING LANGUAGES: Finnish, English
OPTIMAL GROUP SIZE: 6 – 12 people
DURATION: 3 hrs, flexible starting time
DEPARTURE: Suurlahdentie 3189, 52360 Someenjärvi (Uhkua)
PRICE: 135 € / person (incl. vat), minimum billing equivalent to 6 people
This experience can be booked as described, but we are also happy to tailor it to your needs. We believe the best experiences are created through dialogue, so feel free to contact us to plan your visit.
Reservations and more detailed information on request:
Asta Aalto / +358 40 7447631 / asta@uhkua.fi
