12 Winter Activities in Sweden to Book Before the Season Turns

1.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160Our pick

You’ll paddle a sturdy sea kayak through Stockholm’s winter archipelago with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Sam, Jules, Rowan, and Karl provide calm instruction, warm gear, and local stories. After kayaking, coffee, pastries, a hot sauna, and an optional Baltic dip complete this unusual three-hour outing.

“Friendly and professional staff, delicious fika, nice sauna at the end to warm up. It was an excellent experience throughout. My first time kayaking and will definitely be doing it again.”

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2.Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

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

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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3.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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4.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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5.Snowshoe Winter Hike from Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $191

You’ll leave central Stockholm by minibus for a winter hike in a National Park or nature reserve, chosen for the day’s snow and weather. Your guide provides snowshoes or ice cleats, poles, lunch, fika, and forest instruction. Expect a small group of no more than eight, a campfire meal, wildlife spotting, and a steady outing for most ages and skill levels.

“It’s one of those once in a life time experiences. I really enjoyed the hike, despite being tired. We also walked on two lakes, which was very scary but our guide managed to help all of us and even take pictures and videos while we do so. The soup we had was very delicious as well!”

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6.Stockholm Winter Boat Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · from $21Best value

Cruise Stockholm’s quays and the island of Fjäderholmarna for about 75 minutes with a live guide. You can sit outside with a blanket or move indoors, while light snacks and hot or cold drinks are sold onboard. The small group is limited to 15 people, making this a calm winter outing rather than a crowded harbor ride.

“Although it was a little cold, we sat outside for most of the cruise using the blankets provided. The guide was informative and made some jokes, which kept it light-hearted but educational.”

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7.Snowshoe up a Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $146

Join local guide Anders of Outdoor North 67° for a 2.5-hour, 3 to 3.5-kilometer snowshoe walk above Kiruna’s tree line. You’ll look for animal tracks, learn about local nature and culture, and stop for hot berry juice and cookies. Pickup is available from central Kiruna hotels and meeting points. Moderate fitness is required.

“The hike to the mountain was really great. The Guide Anders is really handsome and explains many things about the nature, animals and all other questions about Kiruna ä.”

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8.Winter Kayak Tour in Stockholm City (Dry Suit Kayaking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $152

Meet your guide at the kayak station, suit up in a dry suit, and paddle Stockholm’s waterways for about two and a half hours. Stable tandem kayaks are standard, with singles available for experienced paddlers on request. Guides such as Bobby and Emil lead the route through Kungsholmen, Långholmen, Södermalm, Gamla Stan, and Lilla Essingen.

“Fabulous way to see Stockholm, we really enjoyed the tour and Bobby was a great guide telling us a bit about the area. Would definitely recommend it. Only negative thing was there is no toilet or changing room but there is public toilets a few minutes walk away.”

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9.Winter City Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3.5 - 4 hours · from $171

Join a small English-language group of up to eight for a 3.5 to 4 hour winter kayak tour from central Stockholm. Guides such as Johan and Pete lead you past City Hall, Gamla Stan, and Södermalm. Dry suits, gloves, warm drinks, and a freshly prepared lunch or fika are included.

“Johan was a supernice guide. It was a fun tour with interesting facts! Thank you!”

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10.Luleå: Nordic Touring Skiing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $151

Meet Henrik at the smallboat harbour on Hagahamnsvägen 381 for a four-hour Nordic touring ski trip across mainland snow and the frozen Bay of Bothnia. You’ll learn basic technique on stable touring skis, pause by an open fire for warm fika, and hear about Sami culture, local wildlife, and Swedish outdoor life.

“Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit mit Henrik! Das Wetter war aufgrund des milden Winters nicht perfekt. Hendrik hat die Tour deshalb verlegt und wir konnten dort eine super Zeit verbringen. Neben Snacks und warmen Getränken erhielten wir viele tolle Informationen über das schwedische Outdoorleben. Man merkt einfach, dass Hendrik liebt was er tut und genau das macht diese Aktivität so empfehlenswert. Equipment ist sehr modern und hochwertig. Auch Sonderwünsche (Drohnenbilder) waren kein Problem. Danke Hendrik ! Englisch: We had a great time with Henrik! The weather wasn't perfect due to the mild winter. Hendrik therefore rescheduled the tour and we were able to have a great time there. In addition…”

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11.Stockholm Top attractions all-inclusive Gran Tour Winter Edition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $309

Spend about six hours seeing Stockholm’s major sights with a small group of up to 13 people, a professional driver-guide, museum admissions, and lunch at the Vasa Museum. Expect guided visits to the Vasa, History Museum, Royal Palace, Riddarholmen, Stortorget, and Gamla Stan. Hans or David may lead the day.

“It's great just needs a little more time to cover it properly . A little more time for self discovery would help. Guide was very knowledgeable.”

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12.Cross-Country Skiing Tour with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $176

Join a three-hour cross-country ski tour from Kiruna with a Swedish or English-speaking guide. Annette and Levi are among the guides who have led this outing. You’ll receive ski equipment, practice at a level suited to you, and ski through the Arctic outdoors in a group of no more than eight.

“Annette var super sød og meget hjælpsom, da vi alle var nybegyndere på langrendsski. God oplevelse for familien.”

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