Ice Fishing Tour from Akureyri

About 3 hoursGroup: Small groupEasyPick-up in Akureyri or meet at HofAll agesWinter (Oct–Apr)

Group out on the ice below the mountains

This ice fishing tour takes you from Akureyri to a frozen lake in North Iceland, where your guide drills through the ice and hands out rods made for the job. It runs only in winter, and hot chocolate is waiting when you're done.

Pick-up in AkureyriFrozen lakeIce fishingReturn to Akureyri

Fish through a hole drilled straight into the ice
Ice fishing rods and equipment provided
Hot chocolate on the ice, and the option to grill your catch
A quiet, easy way to spend time in the North Iceland winter landscape
Small-group minibus from Akureyri

Your day, stop by stop

Click a stop for photos and practical tips.

1Pick-up in AkureyriMeet for pick-up, with hotel and harbour collection available.

Drive to the lakeA short drive by minibus out to a frozen lake near Akureyri.

A short drive by minibus out of Akureyri to a frozen lake. The drive gives you a first look at North Iceland's winter landscape before the fishing starts.

Drilling the holeYour guide clears snow and drills a hole through the ice.

Your guide clears snow and drills a hole through the ice. Ice fishing rods are provided, and the guide shows you how to use the short rods made for it.

Equipment · ice fishing rods provided

Ice fishingFish through the hole while taking in the quiet, frozen scenery.

A calm, low-effort activity: you drop a line through the hole and wait, with your guide on hand to help. Hot chocolate is provided, and you can grill your catch if you land one.

Provided · hot chocolateOption · grill your catch if you land one

5Return to AkureyriDrive back to Akureyri.

About the ice fishing tour Akureyri

Ice fishing is a slower, quieter kind of fishing than sitting on a boat, and it suits people who want an easy winter activity rather than a physical one. Your guide drives you out from Akureyri to a frozen lake, drills a hole through the ice, and shows you how to fish with the short rods made for it.

Once your line is down, there isn't much to do but wait, watch the landscape and enjoy the quiet. It's a good way to see North Iceland in winter without a long hike or a demanding activity. If you catch something, some guides let you grill it there on the ice.

This only runs in winter, when the lake ice is thick enough, roughly October to April depending on conditions. Dress in your warmest layers: you'll be standing still on the ice for a while, and North Iceland winters are cold with short daylight hours.

Included

Transport from Akureyri to the lake
Ice fishing rods and equipment
Hot chocolate and other refreshments

Not included

Food beyond the hot chocolate and optional grilled catch
Warm clothing

What to bring

Very warm, windproof and waterproof clothing
Warm boots
Hat, gloves and thick socks

Good to know

About 3 hours including the drive, starting at 10:00
Runs only in winter, roughly October to April, depending on ice conditions
An easy activity, mostly standing or sitting still on the ice
Pick-up in Akureyri, or meet at Hof Culture Center in Akureyri
Open to all ages; infant seats available

Questions people ask

Is ice fishing hard work?

No, it's a low-effort activity. You mostly stand or sit by the hole and wait, which makes it easy for most ages and fitness levels.

Do I need my own gear?

No. Ice fishing rods and equipment are provided; you just need to dress warmly.

When does it run?

Only in winter, roughly October to April, when the lake ice is thick enough.

What if I don't catch anything?

That can happen with any fishing trip. It's still a relaxed way to spend a few hours in the winter landscape, with hot chocolate included.

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From20,000 ISKPer person