The Lapland way of life activities

Tornionjoki river is the biggest free-flowing river in Europe in which whitefish and salmon spawn. Kukkolankoski rapids are a crown jewel of Torniojoki. It flows unobstructed even in winter.

Visiting in Kukkolaraft.
See how the fisherman pick up burbut fishnet's and listen to the stories for fishing in Kukkolaraft. And then we go icefishing..

Icefishing

Ice fishing is the activity of catching fish with lines and hooks.
Tornionjoki river is the biggest free-flowing river in Europe in which whitefish and salmon spawn. Kukkolankoski rapids are a crown jewel of Torniojoki. It flows unobstructed even in winter.

Key Information:
Tour Duration: 2 hours
Price 48e / person, please call for details tel. +358 400 692301
Group Size: up to 6 person
You will be provided with all the necessary equipments
Destination(s): Finland /Sweden boarderline
Specialty Categories: fishing traditions, outdoor activities, ice
Season: December to end of April
Book now, call tel. +358 400 692301

Nordic skiing and snowshuewalking

Nordic skiing may be the most popular form of skiing since it does not require a specially ski area. It is the oldest form of skiing and was developed in Scandinavia as a way of traveling in the winter. Get acquainted with cross skiing and learn the techniques with a help of a local skiing instructor. You start your skiing lesson by learning the basics: how to slide and stop, how to use the poles.

Walking with snowshoes in the deep snow, you can admire the beautiful wintry scenery. If you are lucky, you may even see some animal prints in the snow. We have a break by an open fire and enjoy some refreshments

Key Information:
Tour Duration: 2 hours
Price: 48e/ person, please call for details tel. +358 400 692301
Group Size: up to 6 person
You will be provided with all the necessary equipments
Destination(s): Finland /Sweden
Specialty Categories: outdoor activities, wellness
Season: December to end of April

Ride the Reindeer- sledge

Experience a short tour in a sledge pulled by reindeer.
Reindeer are an essential part of Lapland's nature and one of the distinctive signs of the north. They are half-tame deer, which man has adopted as a domestic animal. There are about 200 000 reindeer in Lapland and approximately 6 500 reindeer owners, herdsmen. The reindeer herder will demonstrate how to drive a reindeer sledge, and then it is your turn to participate in reindeer driving test, for which you will receive your own reindeer driving licence! Hot beverages are served around campfire on the Kukkola camp.

Key Information

Tour Duration: 2 hours programm, 10 min driving/person
Price; from 59e to 75e / person, please call for details tel. +358 400 692301
You will be provided with all the necessary equipments
Group Size: up to 10 person
Destination(s): Finland / Sweden boarderline
Specialty Categories: outdoor activities, traditional way of traveling
Season: December to end of April

The Husky- dog sledge ride

Experience a quick thrilling ride in a sled pulled by a team of huskies.
Local husky musher tells you about his dogs, their nature and their training program.
Everyone has a chance to take a short ride in sleigh pulled by team of huskies.
Hot beverages are served around campfire on the Kukkola camp.

Key Information:
Tour Duration: 2 hours programm, 10 min driving/person
Price; from 59e to 75e person, please call for details tel. +358 400 692301
You will be provided with all the necessary equipments
Group Size: up to 10 person
Destination(s): Finland / Sweden boarderline
Specialty Categories: outdoor activities, traditional way of traveling
Season: December to end of April

Sauna and iceswimming

Sauna, hot tube and iceswimming
The Finnish sauna is a substantial part of Finnish culture. There are five million inhabitants and over two million saunas in Finland - an average of one per household. For Finnish people the sauna is a place for easing with friends and family, and a place for physical and mental relaxation. The traditional sauna days are Wednesday and Saturday.
The idea of swimming in freezing water may seem foolish to most but many Scandinavians swear by it, and declare that not only is it safe but healthy too.

Key Information:
Tour Duration: 3 hours
Price; from 59e to 85e person, please call for details tel. +358 400 692301
Group Size: up to 6 person
You will be provided with all the necessary equipments
Destination(s): Finland / Sweden boarderline
Specialty Categories: sauna, iceswimming, wellness
Season: December to end of April