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On this page we update info about ice conditions in winter time. On the Linnansaari ice route there is sometimes great skating conditions and some years perfect snow conditions for skiing or snow shoeing.
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1/18/2025 9:00 AM

Windy weather

The weather forecast for today is sunny, although very windy (winds 9-10 m/s, gusts up to 17m/s). The skating trail is still closed and must be left to freeze properly. It is possible to walk along the marked winter hiking trail to Linnansaari. We recommend wearing non-slip shoes or put anti-sli device on to the shoes. Oravi's equipment rental and café is open from 9 am to 5 pm.

1/17/2025 9:10 AM

Skating route is closed today

Now we must wait for more minus degrees to properly freeze the water risen on the route, so NO tour skating, using a kick sledge or walking is allowed on the skating route today. You can walk on the winter hiking trail marked with orange sticks from Oravi to Linnansaari, but it would be good to have waterproof shoes. The Oravi equipment rental shop will give you directions on how to get to the winter hiking trail, equipment rental is open until 17:00.

Winter hiking trail history

Marking of the winter hiking trail starts when the ice is thick enough. The hiking trail will open in December-January. Here you can see the statistics on how the winter hiking trail has been open for the last 10 years. By browsing through the entries in the diary you can see more precisely when you have been able to skate and when you have not been able to skate on the winter hiking trail.

7.12.2023-31.3.2024
3.1.2023-8.4.2023
23.12.2021-8.4.2022
19.1.2021-3.4.2021
9.1.2020-24.3.2020
23.12.2018-29.3.2019
10.1.2018-3.4.2018
28.12.2016-13.4.2017
2.1.2016-2.4.2016
26.12.2014-29.3.2015

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