The 8 Best Snowshoeing & Winter Hikes Tours in Scandinavia

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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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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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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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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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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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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7.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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8.Aurora Snowshoeing

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

Spend three hours snowshoeing through Abisko’s birch forest and frozen surroundings with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Robin, Erik, and Rebecca explain local wildlife, point out tracks, and lead you to quiet spots for stargazing. Warm berry juice is included, but Northern Lights sightings depend on the sky.

“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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