Winter SUP

Imagine gliding on a stand-up paddleboard through a winter wonderland. The Pyhäjoki river flows quietly through snow-laden forests, steam rising from the water's surface into the crisp Arctic air. This is Winter SUP, one of the most extraordinary and rare winter experiences available anywhere in the world.

A Paddling Experience Like No Other

Wearing a full dry suit to keep you warm and dry, you'll paddle along open stretches of the Pyhäjoki river between ice formations. The contrast is surreal: the physical balance and focus of paddleboarding combined with the silent, white world of Lapland winter. The mirror-like water reflects the snow-covered birches overhead, and the only sounds are your paddle and the occasional call of a Siberian jay.

What to Expect

Your experience begins with a thorough safety briefing and SUP theory session on dry land. Our professional guides ensure you're comfortable with the equipment and techniques before hitting the water. The dry suit keeps you completely warm regardless of the air temperature, even at -15°C, you'll be comfortable on the water.

The paddling itself is moderate in pace, allowing you to soak in the extraordinary scenery. Your guide leads the group along the most scenic stretches of the river, pointing out wildlife and explaining the unique winter ecosystem of Arctic rivers. After the paddle, the experience concludes with a traditional lunch at Mokkatupa restaurant.

Why Winter SUP in Pyhätunturi?

Only a handful of operators in the world offer winter SUP, and the Pyhäjoki river provides ideal conditions: calm, flowing water with minimal current, surrounded by pristine wilderness. The photos you'll take are unlike anything else, and the feeling of paddling through an Arctic winter landscape is genuinely indescribable until you've done it.