Torne River is the largest free-flowing river in Europe and has been an important part of everyday life for centuries. Now you can experience a way of life shaped by the Arctic on the frozen river. Guided by local knowledge, you’ll learn how to drill through the ice, prepare your line and try your luck fishing beneath the frozen surface – just as generations before you have done. Fishing takes place during the daylight hours, when the river is most alive beneath the ice. Along the way, you’ll also discover traditional methods for catching burbot. This is an authentic winter activity that connects you to the river, the Tornedalian and Arctic culture, and the quiet rhythm of life in Kukkola.

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