15 Snowshoeing Tours in Scandinavia to Book Before the Season Turns

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.Tromso Snowshoeing – Valley, Fjord Views, Wildlife, Meal & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Top rated

Leave Tromsø at 10am for the countryside west of town, where guides such as Max, Isaac, Anna, and Gerard choose a safe route for the snow and weather. Walk with snowshoes or hiking shoes, watch for reindeer and moose, then enjoy lunch, hot drinks, fjord views, and free photos. Expect about two hours on foot and limited toilet facilities.

“Awesome. Beautiful drive out to country. Unique because of gentle snow that limited some views but made for a mystical experience. Peaceful. Spotted reindeer and a moose. A great hike that I would definitely recommend and would definitely do again.”

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5.Snowshoeing Tour & Reindeer Encounter with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 299 reviews · 4 hours · from $150

Travel by bus from Tromsø to a reindeer camp, feed the herd, then follow guides such as Rafa, Mary, or Laurence on a beginner-friendly snowshoe walk with Arctic views. Finish in a Sami hut with bidos stew, vegetarian food, hot drinks, and cookies. The route includes hills and needs moderate fitness.

“We loved the whole experience. From the cheery welcome from the reindeer hearder, the time we spent with the reindeer and the amazing walk with the snowshoes - including several tumbles whilst we learnt how to walk in deep snow. Amazing experience and highly recommend, great value for money considering how long we were out for. Also provided dairy free and gluten free tomato and vegetable soup”

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6.Oslomarka Forest Guided Snowshoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 161 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $105

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Backstube Opera, ride the Frognerseteren metro into the hills, then walk about 2.25 hours through snowy Oslomarka. Snowshoes, poles, transport, and instruction are included. Guides such as Miles, Mustafa, Peter, and Linn bring local stories and a relaxed pace. Hiking shoes and warm layers are required.

“We ended up shifting the activity to the hike since there was light snow but our guide Einar was a great guide! Took us around, made us feel welcome in our small group. Super hike!”

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7.Snowshoe Nature Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 3 hours · from $146

Meet your guide at XXLofoten’s harbour headquarters in Svolvær, get fitted with snowshoes and poles, then ride by minibus to a winter trail. Over three hours, you’ll walk at an easy-to-moderate pace, hear stories about Lofoten and Norway, stop at scenic viewpoints, and warm up with a hot drink. Thermal boots are not included.

“The whole trip was amazing, our guide also told us a lot of things about Norwegians and Norwegian culture, so I felt getting a lot of value.”

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8.Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · 2 hours · from $88Best value

Join an English-speaking guide for a two-hour snowshoe walk through Abisko’s birch forest and snowy backcountry. Guides such as Anne, Anna, Michelle, Cecilia, and Chad have led outings with wildlife tracking, photo stops, and warm drinks. Expect a small group of up to eight, mountain views, and a gentle-to-moderate winter walk.

“Anne was so sweet - thank you for a beautiful tour😊”

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9.Snowshoeing in the Forest with Norwegian BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 3 hours · from $145

Meet Frederik at Frognerseteren metro station for a three-hour forest outing near Oslo. Use rented snowshoes when conditions allow, make your own tracks, learn about local wildlife and culture, then cook hotdogs in lompe over a fire with hot solbær juice. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“This was hands down the best excursion I have ever done. Fredrick was so knowledgable and helpful with all our questions about the wildlife and culture with recommendations in Oslo city too. Such a lovely tour guide and felt the trip was tailored to us. He let us help in leading the routes and eat as many hotdogs as we wanted😂. Overall had a wonderful experience would definitely recommend.”

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10.Aurora Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $110

Join an English- or Swedish-speaking guide such as Robin, Rebecca, or Erik for a three-hour evening snowshoe walk near Abisko. Learn the basics, follow animal tracks through the birch forest, pause for hot berry juice, and watch the sky above Torneträsk for Northern Lights. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“We had a nice evening with our Guide Robin who seemed to genuinely enjoy showing us how to use snowshoes and touring Abisko. He made sure everyone was good the entire time. Even though we didn't see the Northern Lights we had a fun evening and enjoyed the views of the mountains and the landscape.”

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11.Snowshoe hiking in Bergen – Public tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $246

Meet your English-speaking guide at Strandkaien 3 at 9:00 am, then head to Gullbotn for a five-hour snowshoe hike. Norway Mountain Guides supplies snowshoes and poles, adjusts the pace to the group, and serves a hot drink with a Norwegian snack. Guides may include Frank, Østen, or Tobias.

“Had an amazing time! This absolutely was one of the highlights from my trip to Bergen! All the guides were super knowledgeable and showed us great views of the mountain! I will definitely book again with the same company coming back to Bergen!”

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12.Winter Snowshoe Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · from $176

Leave central Stockholm for a guided winter hike through snow-covered forests and across frozen lakes. Your English or Swedish-speaking guide, such as Tigo, Eric, or George, teaches snowshoe skills, Swedish wildlife, and campfire cooking. The small group is limited to eight, with lunch, equipment, transport, and dry bags included.

“It was a very pretty hike through the forrest and walking on the frozen lake was amazing. The guide Tigo was super friendly, he told us a lot about Swedish nature and culture. I can really recommend the tour.”

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13.Snowshoe Tour in Winter Wonderland – Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Ride the Frognerseteren metro line from central Oslo, then learn snowshoeing on forest trails in Oslomarka. Your English-speaking guide provides snowshoes, poles, safety tips, and stories about Nordic winter life and wildlife. Guides may include Miles, Lin, or Patricia. The outing lasts about 3.5 hours and suits beginners with moderate fitness.

“The guide is so helpful and professional. The experience is worth to try. Just make yourself warm and excited.”

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14.Snowshoe in a Winter Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $146

Join Anders of Outdoor North 67° for an easy 2 to 2.5 km snowshoe walk through Swedish Lapland. You’ll track wildlife, hear about Sami culture and Kiruna’s mining story, then warm up with homemade berry juice and a Kangoskaka cookie by the fire. Snowshoes and transfers are included, but you must bring suitable winter clothing.

“Guide passionné, intéressant et avec de l’humour. Parcours raquette facile, paysages magnifiques et pause à mi parcours sympathique. Je recommande vivement.”

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15.Snowshoeing Adventure to the Enchanting Frozen Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $187

From Alta, you’ll travel into the Gargia Valley, learn basic snowshoeing, and follow a 2.25 km trail through snowy woods to frozen Orvvosfossen waterfall. Guides such as Rose and Birk add local insight about animal tracks, plants, and the area’s past. The four-hour trip includes equipment, transport, coffee, tea, and snacks.

“We had an incredible experience snowshoeing. We had never done it before but it was definitely one of my favorite activities. Rose our guide was the best! In order to do this activity you want to be a moderately active person. You don’t need to be a pro hiker but there is one section where you have a slight incline that can be a little challenging for a few. I would still highly recommend this activity. You get to see the frozen waterfall at the end of the trek and it’s beautiful.”

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