Float in a dry suit through a cut hole in Lake Saimaa’s winter ice under guided supervision. This short, focused experience blends local stories, safety instruction, and a warm recovery on shore.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
A thin, bleached sky stretches over Lake Saimaa as the guide taps the cleared hole in the ice. Steam from hot juice fogs the air while participants slip into bright, oversized dry suits that bob like little islands on the frozen surface. For about an hour you stand on shore, listen to the guide’s stories about the lake’s winter ways, then step off the lip and let the suit turn you into a reluctant buoy — calm, horizontal, and shockingly buoyant.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to stand and follow basic instructions.
Wildlife
History
Puumala and the Saimaa lakes were shaped by glacial retreat; centuries of lake travel and ice roads shaped local livelihoods and winter culture.
Conservation
Winter lake environments are fragile; avoid disturbing shorelines, pack out all waste, and steer clear of known seal haul-outs to reduce wildlife stress.
Reserve your spot on the Arctic Ice floating in Puumala today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Suit fit matters
Confirm your dry suit fits properly before entering; mobility and flotation depend on a correct fit.
Know medical limits
Not recommended for people with heart, spinal or pregnancy conditions — disclose health details during booking.
Bring a warm-change kit
Pack dry base layers, a warm hat, and a full-change of clothes to warm up immediately after the float.
Protect your camera gear
Use a waterproof phone case or a tethered camera — phones get cold quickly and batteries drain fast in low temperatures.
Warm base layers
Merino or synthetic layers keep you warm before and after the float.
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Insulated waterproof boots
Protects feet on icy shorelines and during the walk to the hole.
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Warm hat and gloves
Retains heat while you’re on shore and during the warm-down.
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Towel and change of clothes
Quickly drying and changing prevents chill after removing the safety suit.
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