A few years ago I drove a snowmobile through Åre and the surrounding area. I wrote extensively about it (whether you need a driving license to drive a snowmobile, what to wear in terms of clothing, what it is like to drive a snowmobile,…). You will also find such practical information there. Today I want to show you some pictures of a snowmobile ride at Granö Beckasin.
At Granö Beckasin you can not only spend the night in a Bird’s Nest, it is also the starting point for many winter adventures, like a snowmobile tour. We got warm overalls, warm winter boots and extra warm mittens. Then we got explanations about the snowmobiles and how to drive it.
![Explanations on how to drive a snowmobile](https://www.takemetosweden.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Uitleg-over-de-sneeuwscooter-1-497x1024.jpg)
Snowmobiles
Snowmobiles aren’t really for me. I knew that from last time. I was happy to leave the steering to my partner during this press trip to Umeå (February 2020). Last time I felt quite comfortable on the back, but this time I really wasn’t.
![Onderweg met de sneeuwscooter](https://i1.wp.com/www.takemetosweden.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tussenstop-sneeuwscooter.jpg?resize=650%2C434&ssl=1)
Was it the tension, the steering or a combination, I don’t know but I quickly felt nauseous. When we stopped along the way for ice fishing and then drove to the other side of the lake for a cozy fika, I was very relieved. It took a while before I could relax again. The surroundings were breathtakingly beautiful! So it was worth it, lol.
Ice fishing
![IJsvissen Granö Beckasin](https://i2.wp.com/www.takemetosweden.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ijsvissen.jpg?resize=650%2C434&ssl=1)
I had already done ice fishing in Finland. Then none of our group caught anything. This time we had better luck. We made a few holes in the ice and started fishing.
![Vis gevangen bij ijsvissen](https://i2.wp.com/www.takemetosweden.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ijsvissen-vangst.jpg?resize=650%2C434&ssl=1)
Fika
Fortunately, a fika was provided with sandwiches and coffee, because to be honest, we wouldn’t have survived if we had to do it with those few small fish. We need more practice!
![Fika by the fire](https://www.takemetosweden.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/fika-in-de-sneeuw-683x1024.jpg)
These are really the nicest moments in Scandinavia in winter: a fire in a snowy landscape and then something tasty to eat and warm up with coffee or tea.
Practical info: by snowmobile through Västerbotten
At Granö Beckasin you can choose between a 2 hour introductory tour or a half day tour (which we did) with a stop for ice fishing and coffee with a sandwich. Other options include an evening tour with the option to see the Northern Lights or a full day by snowmobile with lunch and ice fishing. Prices via the website.
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Special thanks to Visit Umeå