6 Ice Climbing Trips in Lapland Worth the Cold

1.Guided Ice Climbing Activity in Pyhä

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $142Our pick

At Tajukangas Ice Fall in Pyhä, an English-speaking guide teaches you ice-climbing basics before you make two climbs up the wall, which rises more than 20 meters. Helmet, harness, crampons, ice axes, and footwear are provided. A 10-minute walk gets you to the ice, with hot berry drinks and a bonfire for breaks.

“This was such an awesome experience. It was difficult. However, i couldnt believe how well we both did. Definitely a unique experience.. the guide was lovely, kind, and accomodating. Would highly recommend.”

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3.Pyhätunturi: Try Ice Climbing in Finnish Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $146

At Tajukangas Ice Fall, a Bliss Adventure instructor teaches you to use ice axes and crampons before you make two climbs on a wall more than 20 meters high. Gear, a 10-minute forest walk, hot berry drinks, and a bonfire are included. No climbing experience is needed, but you should be fit enough for a brisk walk.

“Très belle activité. En sécurité complète. Bon matériel et supers guides. Je recommande.”

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4.Half-Day Premium Ice Climbing in Pyhä Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $226

Meet your Bliss Adventure guide at CAMP Kitchen & Bar in Pyhäntunturi at 11:30 am, gear up nearby, then walk to Tajukangas for a four-hour ice-climbing session. An instructor handles the rope and teaches techniques while you climb, rest by a bonfire and have a light meal with hot berry juice.

“Guides were friendly and gave positive reinforcement as I made my way to the top. This was my first ever ice climbing experience and I was nervous about it, but the guides were reassuring and helped me set up the harnesses and I felt safe the entire time. Took me forever to get to the top, but the guides were really patient with me.”

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5.Kid’s Ice Climbing Adventure in Pyhä-Luosto, Finland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $142

At Tajukangas in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, a Bliss instructor guides children up a route built for young climbers. Kids get climbing gear and a helmet, and the instructor belays them. You need no ice axes or crampons for this route. Parents can climb at the same time, and hot berry juice and a small climber’s diploma are included.

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6.Pyhätunturi: Kid’s Ice Climbing Adventure in Finnish Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $146

At Tajukangas, children aged five and up climb a purpose-built ice route with a qualified instructor belaying them. Axes and crampons are not essential on the child-friendly route. The 2.5-hour outing includes gear, hot berry juice, local stories, and a diploma. Guides on past departures have included Lucie, Reinar, and Arthuri.

“A great experience for the whole family. my girls (7 and 8) got challenged but enjoyed the climb very much. Lucie and Reinar looked after us and made it a memorable experience. thank you very much.”

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