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The 15 Best Snowshoeing & Winter Hikes Tours in Scandinavia

38 tours  ·  from $88 a head

The 15 best snowshoeing & winter hikes tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Rovaniemi: Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland - Crossing the frozen lake and entering the trees
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Rovaniemi: Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland

1.Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 753 reviews · 3 hours · from $104Our pick

Spend three hours hiking and snowshoeing near Rovaniemi with an English-speaking guide such as Lina, Lore, Ben, or Ewa. You’ll learn to use snowshoes, walk through forest and possibly across a frozen lake, stop for photos, and finish with hot blueberry juice and gingerbread. Winter clothing, boots, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“Amazing activity with incredible landscapes and great guides. Highly recommended, specially if you love nature and outdoor activities.”

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From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos - Snowshoeing on a weather-selected trail
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From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

2.Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

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

Meet at Scandic Ishavshotel for a small-group trip west of Tromsø. Your English-speaking guide leads a three-hour snowshoe hike on Kvaløya, with mountain and fjord views, a sandwich, hot drinks, wildlife spotting, and photos shared afterward. Guides such as Max, Lucas, Javi, and Evgeni have led recent trips.

“Great guide (Anna). Great group. Stunning scenery. The time flew past. Top tip: take sun cream. The weather changes fast. I learnt the hard way.”

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From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit - Walking With the Huskies
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From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

3.Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

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

Ride a minibus from Tromsø to a husky camp on Kvaløya, then follow an English-speaking guide on an easy-to-moderate snowshoe hike with one or two working huskies. Expect snowy mountain views, time with puppies, warm drinks, and homemade chocolate cake by the fire.

“Very nice visit to the camp and grtting to know how they keep a sustainable model for the dogs and being able to see the pups. The snowshoe walk was EPIC...! The nature, being able to walk with the dogs, and talk to the trainers. I definitely recommend the experience”

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From Tromsø: Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic - Three hours on snowshoes, not a quick photo stop
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From Tromsø: Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic

4.Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic

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

Leave Tromsø by black Mercedes for a three-hour snowshoe hike in Ersfjordbotn. Your guide, possibly Truls, Adrian, Espen, or another local leader, sets the pace for a small group of up to eight. Expect fjord views, snowy slopes, wildlife clues, hot chocolate, snacks, and sometimes a playful slide back down.

“It was a great adventure in the snow! A big thank you to Truls who was very professional and bringing good vibes to the whole group!”

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Tromso Snowshoeing - Valley, Fjord Views, Wildlife, Meal & Pickup - Wildlife watching without false promises
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Tromso Snowshoeing – Valley, Fjord Views, Wildlife, Meal & Pickup

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

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

Leave Tromsø with a small group and guide such as Max, Isaac, Anna, or Gerard for a 4.5-hour Arctic walk. Depending on snow and weather, you’ll use snowshoes or hike through forest and mountain country, look for reindeer and moose, enjoy lunch with fjord views, and receive free photos afterward.

“Max & Gerard were brilliantly organised and we had a great day. They kept is well informed of our surroundings and wildlife with a scenic route in the mountains. Top day, thanks gents !!”

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From Rovaniemi: Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour - Snowshoeing through fresh snow
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From Rovaniemi: Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

6.Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Travel 20 kilometers north of Rovaniemi for a four-hour Arctic outing with snowshoeing, ice fishing, and basic fire-making. You will walk across snowy woodland and a frozen lake, drill your own fishing hole, and warm up with snacks in a camp shelter. Guides such as Jeremy, Archie, and Matilda are praised for making the day friendly and easy to follow.

“Klara and Fran were really good guides. We had a great time snowshoeing through the forest and ice fishing on the lake. We also enjoyed relaxing by the fire inside the camp, made our own fire using a magnesium rod, and had a sausage barbecue as well.”

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From Oslo: Oslomarka Forest Guided Snowshoeing Tour - Learning to walk on snowshoes at Frognerseteren
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From Oslo: Oslomarka Forest Guided Snowshoeing Tour

7.Oslomarka Forest Guided Snowshoeing Tour

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Miles, Mustafa, Linn, or Peter for a 3.5-hour snowshoe outing from central Oslo into Oslomarka. Ride the scenic Frognerseteren metro, learn the basics, and walk snowy forest trails at an easy pace. Snowshoes, poles, transit tickets, and guidance are included.

“We where a 2 hours late with are cruiseschip beceause of ice in the Fjords, after contact we could go with a other group. Tourguide Miles was a great gide on this tour. The snowshoeing tour was a great experience that we gladly dit not miss. If you have the chance to go, do it!! Miles thnx for the tour! The 3 lost ones from the Netherlands. Haha”

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Svolvær: Snowshoe Nature Explorer - Learning the snowshoe rhythm
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Svolvær: Snowshoe Nature Explorer

8.Svolvær: Snowshoe Nature Explorer

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

Meet XXLofoten by Svolvær’s harbour, get fitted with snowshoes and poles, then ride by minibus to snowy wilderness near town. Over three hours, guides such as Magnus, Jonathan, Toby, and Lawrence have led easy-paced walks to viewpoints, lakes, and small summits, with stories about Lofoten and hot drinks along the way. Thermal boots are not included.

“Brilliant experience. Magnus was a great guide and the walk was beautiful. Would recommend to anyone visiting here in the winter.”

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Levi: Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park Snowshoeing Tour - Learning the snowshoes before the trail
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Levi: Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park Snowshoeing Tour

9.Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park Snowshoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $187

Set out from Levi with an English- or Finnish-speaking guide for 2 to 2.5 hours of snowshoeing through Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. You’ll cross open fells and snowy forest, then eat grilled sausages, snacks, and hot drinks beside a campfire in a warm hut. The route suits beginners with normal walking ability and good balance.

“Cette balade en raquette au sein du parc nous a permis de découvrir des paysages enneigés sortis d’un conte de fée , un ciel d’un bleu pur , la lumière du soleil couchant , la vue imprenable du mont ... nous étions 9 ... même si les niveaux étaient différents... notre guide a pris garde de s’adapter à notre rythme .... Heureuses d avoir relevé le challenge ...”

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Rovaniemi: Winter Wilderness Snowshoeing Trip - Getting fitted with boots, clothing, and snowshoes
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Rovaniemi: Winter Wilderness Snowshoeing Trip

10.Winter Wilderness Snowshoeing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Spend three hours snowshoeing through Rovaniemi’s Arctic wilderness with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than eight. You’ll learn basic snowshoeing, see old forests and frozen lakes, and stop for a campfire snack while your guide demonstrates fire-making with natural materials. Winter clothing, boots, equipment, and transfers are included.

“Teo was a great guide! He took care of each one of the tour members, gave suggestions on which was the best apparel for the day out and dedicated the entire couple of hours snowshoeing trough the wilderness. The pace was comfortable allowing people like me (always falling into deep snow) to have fun and enjoy. View in several spots was truly amazing. Best of all 4 guest and 1 guide, full attention and dedication. Thanks!”

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Stavanger: Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch - Pickup in Stavanger and the ride to the trail
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Stavanger: Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch

11.Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 8 hours · from $219

Join a small group of up to eight for an eight-hour winter hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen. Guides such as Alan, Erlend, and Stephan lead you over snow and ice, point out quieter routes, and provide seasonal equipment. After the 604-meter climb, warm up with soup at historic Villa Rosehagen.

“This was a 50th birthday treat to myself and it surpassed expectations. I was concerned about overall ability to do the hike beforehand even though I do walk a fair bit and go to the gym but the reassurance from the guide, Alan put me at ease. The hike is challenging no doubt but Alan clearly loves his job and talking to people, and knows the pathways incredibly well. He was able to make this an extra special experience and we were lucky not so many people so could grab classic photos. The lunch was very welcome afterwards but I am glad I personally took a guide as there’s some…”

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Abisko: Wilderness Snowshoe Hike - The 14:00 start and the first steps into the forest
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Abisko: Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

12.Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

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

Walk through Abisko’s snowy birch forest on a two-hour, small-group hike led in English by guides such as Anne, Anna, Michelle, and Cecilia. Expect easy-to-moderate snowshoeing, wide views over the area, wildlife tracks, warm clothing, and a hot drink. The outing runs from 14:00 to 16:00 and suits children aged eight and older.

“Had a lovely afternoon with Anna who showed us a beautiful panorama and took photos for us …. And she gave us so much information about the wildlife - we were lucky to see two moose! The snowshoes were fun and made it much easier to walk through the snow.”

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Saariselkä: Snowshoeing Tour in Urho Kekkonen National Park - The warm drink and the overall value
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Saariselkä: Snowshoeing Tour in Urho Kekkonen National Park

13.Snowshoeing Tour in Urho Kekkonen National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 91 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $88

Meet your English- or Finnish-speaking guide at Outdoor Expert Saariselkä, near Urho Kekkonen National Park. Choose a 2-hour, 4-hour, or evening outing, then follow quiet, unmarked routes through deep snow. Guides such as Alessa and Rita adjust the pace for beginners and experienced walkers, with snowshoes, wildlife tracks, and a warm drink included.

“Very friendly people and nice walk through the wilderness. You really go off track and experience snow in the "old trapper way". I totally recommend this tour for people who enjoy an active adventure.”

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Levi: Snowshoe Adventure in the Wilderness - Getting comfortable in snowshoes
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Levi: Snowshoe Adventure in the Wilderness

14.Snowshoe Adventure in the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $105

Join Beyond Arctic for a 3.5-hour snowshoe trip from Levi into the forest. You’ll hike several kilometers with a photography guide, stop for campfire snacks and hot drinks, and receive snowshoes, poles, transport, and a few tour photos. Nicola has guided some departures.

“Esperienza bellissima. Nicola è stato una guida perfetta, gentile, simpatico, preparatissimo. Consigliatissimo.”

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Levi: Scenic Levi Snowshoe Trip - Walking where ordinary boots struggle
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Levi: Scenic Levi Snowshoe Trip

15.Scenic Levi Snowshoe Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 83 reviews · 2 hours · from $104

Set out from Safartica’s Levi office with an English-speaking guide, snowshoes, and winter clothing. You’ll walk through snowy forest, pause for hot drinks and sweet snacks, and reach quiet viewpoints for photos. Guide Matthijs has been praised for explaining Lapland’s plants and wildlife. Expect a short but sometimes strenuous outing, especially in deep snow.

“It was an incredible experience and we had a lot of fun. Our guide, Matthijs, took a lot of time for us and explained the flora and fauna of Lapland in great detail while we were hiking in the snow.. It was really interesting and informative and the Snowshoeing was a bit strenuous, but incredibly fun, especially in the deep snow. We would highly recommend this tour if you lucky enough to visit Levi in february.”

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