Hiking Tours in Tromsø: 8 That Earn the Trip North

1.Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 637 reviews · from $152Our pick

Meet at Scandic Ishavshotel for a small-group trip to Kvaløya, west of Tromsø. Guides such as Max, Lucas, Anna, and Javi lead a three-hour hike, adapting the route to weather and snow. Expect mountain and fjord views, a sandwich, hot drinks, possible wildlife sightings, and photos shared after the tour.

“Absolutely amazing experience! The sky was gloomy when the trip started but cleared up when the hiking started. We had fantastic views, the hike wasn’t too tiring and we get constantly cheered up by the view we get! Our guide was lovely and we took amazing photos! Highly recommended!!!”

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2.Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 555 reviews · from $175

Travel from Tromsø to a husky camp on Kvaløya for a beginner-friendly snowshoe hike with one or two working dogs. Guides lead the route according to weather and group ability, then introduce you to the wider pack and puppies. Winter gear, transport, hot drinks, cookies, and homemade chocolate cake are included.

“Very good activity. Well organised except the address on here says the wrong pick up point, go to the raddison blu. Really lovely guides and dogs. Very clean dog compounds. The hike was almost an hour uphill which almost killed me as i am very unfit, but i made it! The dogs will pull when walking as is their nature, these are working dogs, not lead trained pets. So you need to be strong and confident to take the dog. Would highly recommend. But take some water with you if unfit to keep you going. And you will get very hot when hiking unless weather is terrible. A lovely experience.…”

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3.Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 467 reviews · 4 hours · from $157

Meet your guide at Clarion Hotel The Edge, then ride 30 minutes to Ersfjordbotn for about three hours on snowshoes. Guides such as Truls, Adrian, Espen, and Fabian lead small groups of up to eight, with pauses for fjord views, local nature, hot chocolate, snacks, and sometimes playful snow sliding.

“Loved the tour! Loved the guide and amazingly worth it to try if you like nature!”

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4.Husky Hike and Puppy Visit with Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $146Top rated

Meet around 200 Alaskan Huskies at Tromsø Villmarkssenter, then hike the North Norwegian countryside with energetic dogs pulling at your side. Guides such as Jenny, Leo, Agata, Dennis, and Alejandro provide support and dog lore. Finish with a warm lunch, fire-brewed coffee, chocolate cake, and puppy cuddles in a Sami Lavvo.

“Great interaction with the dogs and really enjoyed the hike. Perhaps would have enjoyed having my own husky more than sharing one. The lunch was enjoyed by all and they had a vegetarian option. All in all a very well run and enjoyable excursion. We would recommend it highly if you love dogs!”

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5.Midnight Sun Hike with Wandering Owl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $150

Meet near Scandic Ishavshotel and drive west from Tromsø to a weather-suitable trail on Kvaløya or nearby fjord country. Expect a moderate 3-hour hike, wide views, wildlife and berries when available, plus homemade food, hot drinks, hiking poles, and photos by email. Guides may include Anthony, Ellie, Jeffrey, or Evgeni.

“The most memorable part of the trip for us was meeting Anthony and getting to know him. He told us about him and it really felt like we were hiking with a friend.”

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6.Summer Day Hike in the wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · from $142

Leave Tromsø with Wandering Owl for a four-hour hike on Kvaløya to the top of Brosmetinden. Expect English guidance, transport, poles, a backpack, a homemade lunch, and wide views over fjords, valleys, islands, and mountains. The route is low to medium difficulty but requires proper hiking shoes and good mobility.

“The guide was awesome and very knowledgeable the hike and the view was incredible, a little more to eat and drink would have been great otherwise an awesome experience 😊 🇦🇺”

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7.Midnight Sun Hike in the wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $132Best value

Leave Tromsø for an easy evening hike into the countryside with an English-speaking Wandering Owl guide. Walk a small mountain in the Arctic summer light, enjoy fjord and peak views, and learn about local plants and animals. The four-hour outing includes a sandwich, hiking gear, photos by email, and return to the meeting point.

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8.Aurora Snowshoe Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $183

Meet your guide at Clarion Hotel The Edge for a 30-minute ride to Ersfjordbotn. Then spend about three hours snowshoeing through quiet Arctic terrain, with a hot drink, snack, and a chance to see the aurora. Guides including Truls, Eirik, and Fabian add local stories and phone photography tips.

“Fantastic snowshoeing tour near Tromsø! Our guide Truls was super friendly, energetic and very professional. The equipment was excellent and the views were absolutely breathtaking. We were incredibly lucky to see the northern lights throughout the whole hike - a truly magical experience. Highly recommended!”

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