At Wilderness Point Resort, we love the winter season and all the fun the snow brings! It’s an opportunity for a true getaway, especially during the week when the resort is less crowded. Join us and take advantage of getting to know the Brainerd Lakes Area.

Top 14 Winter Activities in Nisswa, Minnesota

• • Snowmobiling
    Rent a brand new Polaris snowmobile at Power Lodge Adventures (https://www.powerlodgebrainerd.com/rentals) or Nisswa Adventure Rentals (https://www.nisswaadventurerentals.com/). The Brainerd Lakes Area has over 1,200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. The trails are groomed regularly by the local snowmobile clubs and are easily accessible to visitors. Remember to check the trail conditions.

• Snowshoeing – Cross Country Skiing – Downhill Skiing – Tubing
  Explore beautiful and scenic groomed trails. The cross-country trails below are widely varied and challenge all skiing levels. Minnesota Ski Passes are required for most trails.
  • Spider Lake Trails 2 loops: 5.9 km + 6.1 km
  • Pine Beach Area Ski Trail – 16 km
  • French Rapids Cross Country Ski Area (mostly expert-level trails) – 16 km
  • Paul Bunyan Arboretum – (lighted for night skiing) 15km
  • Rock Lake Campground – 7 km
  • Breezy Point – 15 km.
  • Crow Wing State Park – 5 Km.
  • French Rapids Ski Area – 15 Km.
  • No Achen Bicentennial Trail – 10 km
  • Ruttger’s Bay Lake Trail – 15 km
  • Washburn Lake Solitude Area – 23.8 km
  • Spider Lake Ski Touring – 26 km
• Mount Ski Gull, home to the largest tubing hill in the state of Minnesota, is 12 miles from the resort and offers 12 runs of fun for downhill skiers and snowboarders of all levels, ranging from beginner to expert. This is a great spot for the kids! Drop them off while you do you!
• Paul Bunyan State Forest – Paul Bunyan State Forest’s 105,113 acres feature a terrain that’s rough and hilly, with many tiny ponds and bogs. The State Forest offers hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ATVing.
• Ice fishing

If you’ve never tried ice fishing or are wondering where the best spots to catch fish, we’ve got you covered.

Todd Andrist: The Best Fishing Guide In the Brainerd Lakes Area (https://mnwalleyeguide.com/todd-andrist/) will take you out and put you on fish.

• Breezy Point Ice Fest – January 8 & 9, 2027
• Nisswa 100 Cross Country Snowmobile Race –  January 8 & 9, 2027
  This race will be based just outside of Downtown Nisswa.  The Nisswa 100 Course will be a mixture of lake, ditches, woods & fields and approximately 50 miles in length. (http://nisswaaurora.chambermaster.com/events/details/nisswa-100-cross-country-snowmobile-race-presented-by-northland-sports-center-23288)
• The Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza –  February 6, 2027

You don’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind fishing event!!! The first contest was held in January 1991. The founders never expected the event would become the world’s largest ice fishing contest and put Brainerd, MN, on the map. The winter event generates over $1 million in revenue for area businesses and over $150,000 for area charities annually. Over $3 million has been donated since its inception.

• Nisswa Winter Jubilee – February 12-14, 2027
  Theme this year is Jurassic Jubilee!
• Gull Lake Frozen Fore – February 27-28, 2027

From snow golfing to dancing on a frozen lake, another Minnesota must! The Gull Lake Frozen Fore Winter Weekend takes place in the Brainerd Lakes Area each February. This three-day celebration of all things winter brings together a weekend of activities and fun for adults.

• Downtown Nisswa Hockey and Ice Skating Rinks

The rinks open in December. Learn more at the City of Nisswa website

• Brewery Tour

Big Ax Brewery
Jack Pine Brewery
14 Lakes Craft Brewing Company
Boulder Tap House
Cuyuna Brewing Company
5 Rocks Distillery
Dennis Drummond Wine Company
Snarky Loon

• “Pretty Good Shopping” in Downtown Nisswa

Shop unique and local! You will be surprised by the fantastic Nisswa shopping.

• Our favorite! Staying cozy in your Wilderness Point Resort Vacation Villa.

Make s’mores over a bonfire, sip a warm drink, eat tasty food, or sit in the hot tub or sauna while the kids are swimming in the indoor pool. It doesn’t get any better than hanging out at Wilderness Point Resort.

We look forward to seeing you this winter at Wilderness Point Resort!