Scandinavia · WINTER ACTIVITIES

The 15 Winter Days Out in Scandinavia That Earn Their Price

62 tours  ·  from $52 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 winter days out worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers - A campfire, soup, and a long Arctic wait
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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

1.Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,290 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $226Our pick

Meet at Scandic Ishavhotel in central Tromsø and ride into the Arctic countryside with an English-speaking guide. The team may cross into Finland to find clearer skies. At camp, warm up beside a bonfire with vegan, gluten-free soup while guides explain the aurora and take souvenir photos. Thermal suits and boots are supplied.

“Despite the challenging weather conditions and limited aurora activity, our driver and guide made an exceptional effort to ensure we had the opportunity to witness the auroras. The atmosphere was delightful, and the experience of having a bonfire in a remote location with people from various backgrounds was truly memorable. We were fortunate to see some auroras initially, and although they briefly disappeared, our patience was ultimately rewarded with their reappearance. It was a wonderful experience, and we are deeply grateful for all the dedication they demonstrated in helping us see the auroras.”

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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

2.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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Rovaniemi: Rent Winter Clothing Sets - What comes in the adult clothing set?
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Rovaniemi: Rent Winter Clothing Sets

3.Rent Winter Clothing Sets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 507 reviews · 1 - 10 days · from $54

Rent a complete winter clothing set from Winterent in Rovaniemi for 1 to 10 days. You receive a jacket, trousers, snow boots, mittens and tube scarf, with adult sizes up to 7XL and children’s options available. Collect at Jaakonkatu 3, or arrange hotel delivery and pickup for an extra fee.

“The gear was clean , the assistant helpful and organised. It was no problem changing a few items”

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Tromsø: Cross Country Guided Skiing Course - Charlottenlund Aktivitetspark: an easy starting point on Tromsøya
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Tromsø: Cross Country Guided Skiing Course

4.Cross Country Guided Skiing Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 503 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $99

Meet at Charlottenlund Aktivitetspark for a 2.5-hour beginner-friendly lesson and guided ski through Tromsøya. Guides such as Sissel, Tuva, Elias, and Elen teach balance, gliding, stopping, and hills before leading you toward Prestvannet Lake. Skis, boots, poles, a warm drink, and Norwegian sweets are included.

“Guides were knowledgeable and provided good advice to beginners to enable whole group to have fun. Well organised.”

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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

5.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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Rovaniemi: Snow Hotel Tour and Ice Restaurant Dinner - Choosing your seat in the Ice Restaurant
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Rovaniemi: Snow Hotel Tour and Ice Restaurant Dinner

6.Snow Hotel Tour and Ice Restaurant Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 345 reviews · from $229

You’ll tour Rovaniemi’s Arctic SnowHotel with an English or Finnish guide, then eat a three-course dinner in the Ice Restaurant. Choose elk, salmon, chicken, or a vegan falafel main course. Return transfers, the Ice Bar, Sky Bar, sledding, and tobogganing are included, but drinks cost extra.

“The snow hotel is absolutely amazing! I cannot believe they build it in three weeks! We had dinner in the restaurant which was both amazing as an experience, and the food was truly delicious! Our waitress was absolutely fabulous had a great sense of humour and was very accommodating and taking photographs et cetera. The tour of the rooms within the hotel was totally amazing! I cannot believe every single room is completely different and absolutely amazing. The ice chapel is gorgeous and the ice bar is definitely somewhere to have a drink. Bizarrely it’s much warmer in the ice hotel than it was the whole week we were there……”

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Tromsø: Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings - From Tromsø meeting point to the basecamp
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Tromsø: Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

7.Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · from $191

Join Sommarøy Adventure Tromsø AS for a five-hour winter kayaking trip from Tromsø. Guides such as Rune and Eamonn lead small groups through snowy fjords, with drysuits, boots, gloves, transport, hot drinks, and snacks included. Calm water, seals, sea eagles, thin ice, and polar-night skies may all be part of your day.

“We liked this activity very much! Chill, not crowded, beautiful views. We really enjoyed it.”

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Rovaniemi: Arctic Snow Hotel Tour - The 45-minute guided tour
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Rovaniemi: Arctic Snow Hotel Tour

8.Arctic Snow Hotel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 302 reviews · from $118

Take a 3.5-hour guided visit from Rovaniemi to the Arctic SnowHotel. See hand-carved ice rooms, the Ice Chapel, Ice Bar, and Ice Restaurant, then enjoy free time for tobogganing and kick sledding. Your English or Finnish guide explains how the hotel is built and operated, with return transfers included.

“The activity was excellent. The ice hotel Was incredible and a sit to behold. Unfortunately the trip lacked guidance. No one was there at the coach meeting point to explain what was happening and no guide on the coach to tell us about local traditions, people etc.”

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From Reykjavik: 3-Day South Coast Winter Tour with Ice Cave - Day one: Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss
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From Reykjavik: 3-Day South Coast Winter Tour with Ice Cave

9.3-Day South Coast Winter Tour with Ice Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews · 3 days · from $977

Travel from Reykjavík by minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Hákon, David, or Nicola. You’ll see the Golden Circle, South Coast waterfalls, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, and a seasonal blue ice cave, with two hotel nights, breakfast, and a hot tub included.

“Oli our driver was the best! As we called him our Santa, he was very cheerful, helpful and friendly! Gave us great information about Iceland and was always patient and happy! Highly recommend this tour for the scenery and inclusions! A must do!”

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Stockholm: Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience - A small group and calm instruction
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Stockholm: Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

10.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

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

Join Skärgårdens Kanotcenter for a three-hour winter sea-kayaking trip near Vaxholm. Guides such as Sam, Jules, Rowan, and Karl lead beginners through icy channels in dry suits, with fika, hot drinks, and a sauna afterward. The small group size keeps the outing calm, personal, and easy to follow.

“Awesome experience and first time kayaking in a dry suit. From the equipment to kayaking in general for the beginners, everything was explained very well with safety in mind. It was great to get out of Stockholm, on the water, warm up in the sauna, and enjoy the Fika!”

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Rovaniemi: Snow Hotel Tour with Food by the Fire - Walking through rooms made of snow and ice
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Rovaniemi: Snow Hotel Tour with Food by the Fire

11.Snow Hotel Tour with Food by the Fire

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 144 reviews · from $201

Visit Rovaniemi’s Arctic SnowHotel with a Finnish or English-speaking guide, see ice-carved suites, try a drink in an ice glass, then eat a three-course Lapland-inspired dinner beside an open fire. Evening pickups run from Santa Claus Village, Ounasvaara, and central Rovaniemi.

“This was a fantastic experience. Driver was friendly and very skilled on the icy roads. We were greeted by our guide who explained the plan for the evening then showed us around the hotel and how it was built. He showed us all the rooms, each incredibly unique with fantastic ice sculptures. We had a chance to have a shot in the Ice Bar and throw the ice glass against the wall. We then had time to explore the rooms again on our own and relax in the Sky Bar with hot lingonberry or a cold drink before an amazing meal next to the open log fire. Sadly the Northern…”

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Levi: Winter Highlights Tour with Snowmobiling - Starting from Levi in winter clothing
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Levi: Winter Highlights Tour with Snowmobiling

12.Winter Highlights Tour with Snowmobiling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 137 reviews · 5 hours · from $281

Spend five hours around Levi visiting Siberian husky and reindeer farms, riding 500-meter sleigh routes, and sharing a snowmobile across snowy trails. Children ages 4 to 12 get a private mini-track. English-speaking guides, winter clothing, soup, and hot juice are included, with pickup from selected Levi hotels.

“Everything was well organised and the reindeer, huskies and snowmobiles were all great fun. Would recommend to everyone!”

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Levi: Rent Winter Clothing Sets - Picking up your set at Keskuskuja 4
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Levi: Rent Winter Clothing Sets

13.Rent Winter Clothing Sets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 122 reviews · 1 - 10 days · from $54

Pick up a jacket, trousers, mittens, and snow boots at Winterent’s central Levi store. Kids receive a warm overall set. Give your height, weight, age, and shoe size in advance so the team can prepare your gear. Rent for 1 to 10 days, with hotel delivery and pickup available for an extra fee.

“De kleding was heerlijk warm. De wanten ook. Een broek had de verkeerde maat. Ruilen was geen probleem. Super Service!”

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

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

15.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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