Norway · WINTER ACTIVITIES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 winter activities justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Tromsø Northern Lights hunt with bonfire and soup, thermal gear, expert viewpoint chasing, and possible Finland crossing. Transfers included.
“Had a great time. Magda was extremely knowledgeable and knew a great private backup spot when the first place we went was too crowded. The lights were amazing.”
A remote Tromsø winter day at Camp Tamok with glowing ice domes, Arctic survival fire skills, and tandem skiing plus huskies and reindeer.
“Nice outdoor/indoor experience with lots of variety. An idea could be to provide an on-site upsell to snow bikes for the motivated.”
Guided snowshoe hike from Tromsø with a husky partner, then meet 200 huskies and puppies at a warm Arctic camp with cake.
“Honestly the best thing we did by far in Tromso. It was truly the best day. We had a minor mishap with the bus on the way and a replacement bus arrived in no time. The centre was incredible. You could tell how much they love their dogs and how well they are treated. We did a beautiful snowshoe walk with the dogs and were kept nice and warm with their snow boots and snow suits. We stopped half way for hot juice and cookies and swapped who was walking the dogs, so everyone had the chance to walk them. When we got back to the centre we learnt about…”
Winter sea kayaking from Tromsø through snowy fjords with drysuits, wildlife sightings, and hot drinks by the fire.
“This was an out of this world, fantastic trip which I would highly recommend. Wonderful guides, who were knowledgeable and very helpful. We saw eagles and seals during the trip, but more than that the snowy scenery was absolutely breathtaking throughout. Dress for the weather (it was very cold when we went in December) and be prepared for a fairly physical session, but beginners are welcome and encouraged.”
A 2.5-hour guided langrenn basics course in Tromsø, with skis included, cozy snacks, and big blue-hour fjord views.
“Such and amazing experience. Great guides! So much fun. Would be nice to offer meeting in Tromso and provide transportation! Also it’s challenging going at the speed of slowest earners Overall a great experience”
4-hour Tromsø snowshoe hike with a small group, included gear, transport, snacks, and hot drink. Fjords, wildlife, and winter fun.
“Adrian made the trip a solid 5/5. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Hike was very smooth since we had great weather. Difficultly was mild, and we made multiple stops along the way. Was able to chat with Adrian about almost anything , which made the whole experience that much better.”
A winter half-day road trip from Tromsø to Kvaløya fjords, with wildlife watching, a warm lunch, and guide-shot photos in small groups.
“Anthony was a really good guide like a friend who wants you discovering Norway. Super tasty the hot chocolate and the sandwich.”
Beginner cross-country skiing in Breivikeidet from Tromsø, with Sami lavvu cake, hot drinks, and husky cuddles under Lyngen Alps views.
“Julia our guide was great and had a lot of patience, we got to try the ski cross country in an adventurous way and got some good pictures. Recommend.”
Advanced husky sledding near Tromsø plus Ice Domes Snow Park. Self-drive practice, warm Sámi-style meal, and a small-group day in snow.
“Amazing, Dogs well looked after Guide was very worried about them, Ice dime magical and Feeding reindeer tops of the whole Day, Guide at Ice domes was lovely”
Drive your own snowmobile from Tromsø to Camp Tamok, warm up in a lavvu, then visit the Ice Domes Snow Park.
“The experience was great. You get given everything you need to stay warm (thermal suit, mittens, boots). The snowmobiling was fun driving on a snowy tree lined route. The guide was very helpful. Lunch in the lavvu after was lovely (I had the vegetarian option). Before visiting the Snow Park you can do a short walk to see some Reindeer and feed them some tree bark from the birch trees. The Snow Park was impressive, although quite small it is at Camp Tamok so it's a nice add on experience. The logistics around the experience can be improved. The pick up before the was a bit chaotic, we were at…”
Daytime snowshoeing from Tromsø to Camp Tamok, then Tromsø Ice Domes Snow Park with huskies and reindeer, plus lunch by fire.
“Great trip. For the snowshoeing there was only me and my friend booked on which made the experience even better. The ice domes were also amazing to see. The reindeer feeding however didn’t happen as the reindeers had only just arrived and were nervous around people. Still a great trip though”
3-hour snowshoe hike in Lofoten from Svolvær, with local stories, hot drinks, and photo stops in quiet winter wilderness.
“2 very young children accompanied the group, which put the group back a bit. I expected more walking for a 3 hour excursion...”
Guided snowshoe walk on Tromsøya Island with easy forest paths, hot drink and lefse, and round-trip transport plus gear included.
“This was such a fun thing to do. So enjoyed it the time flew by. Taken by car to the top of Tromso and then fitted out with the snowshoes. So much easier than I imagined. Sights pointed out to us by Simon (?) who was also happy to take photographs of us. Highly recommend this tour.”
Tromsø winter fjord road trip on Kvaløya: small group, top photo stops, Arctic picnic, wildlife sightings, and citizen science in 4 hours.
“Anthony was a great guide, so knowledgeable and inclusive. The scenery was breathtaking and as soon as I said “will we see a reindeer” there it was! Magical. Wonderful experience.”
Winter Oslofjord hike with spikes and poles. Metro to Vettakollen, cabin stop, Huldra ponds, and big views in 4 hours.
“Fantastic day. I did the hike in winter and the the snow made everything look like a winter wonderland. Even the train journey to the start point was magical”
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