Scandinavia · HIKING & TREKKING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 hiking & trekking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Meet your English-speaking guide at Scandic Ishavshotel for a small-group hike on Kvaløya. Guides such as Max, Lucas, Anna, and Javi lead an active route with fjord views, wildlife chances, a sandwich lunch, hot drinks, and photos to keep.
“wonderful hike with Henrick! Great guide, interesting, funny, and definitely client oriented! 100% recommended”
Leave Tromsø for Kvaløya and a husky camp with about 200 dogs. Your English-speaking guide leads an easy-to-moderate snowshoe hike with one or two huskies, followed by dog-yard time, puppies, hot drinks, and homemade cake. Guides may include Lara, Max, Lea, Nina, or Clementine.
“Transport, snowshoe walk and meeting the dogs was very well organised. Our walking Guide was very informative about the scenery and the Alaskan husky dogs in general. In the break we got a nice warm Berry drink with homemade choco chip cookies. The visit and cuddles with the dogs were the highlight (for me). Afterwards there was coffee or tea, again accompanied by homemade chocolate cake, which was lunch in itself. I highly recommend this tour!!”
Meet guides such as Adrian or Truls at Clarion Hotel The Edge, then ride 30 minutes to Ersfjordbotn for about three hours on snowshoes. Expect fjord views, steady uphill walking, wildlife tracks, a hot drink, snacks, and possibly a playful slide back down.
“Excellent time snowshoeing! Truls was a great guide - personable and knowledgeable. We would return!”
Start early in Stavanger for a guided hike to Preikestolen, the flat-topped cliff above Lysefjorden. A guide such as Erle, Ola, Toa, or Marius leads the small group, sets the pace, explains local nature and culture, and helps with photos. Expect a demanding uphill trail, changing weather, and about nine hours door to door.
“We had an exceptional experience hiking Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) with our guide, Toa from Argentina. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and attentive—ensuring we fully enjoyed the journey at our own pace. Toa provided clear explanations, took care of all the details, and never rushed us, allowing ample time to reach the summit and appreciate the breathtaking views. The descent was also relaxed, with no pressure to hurry. Highly recommend his services for a stress-free and memorable adventure!”
Join Get Guided Norway for a seven-hour Preikestolen hike from Stavanger, with pickup, a small group of up to eight, and guides such as Ivan, Rasmus, Theo, and Alexander. Expect a steady 2.5-hour climb, Lysefjorden views, Norwegian snacks, and possible use of a quieter old trail.
“We were a group of 8 people and everyone had a different fitness level. But Ivan had a look on everyone and brought us to the top. Thank you for guiding.”
Hike Preikestolen with a local guide such as Tore or Matts, traveling from Stavanger’s cruise terminal by comfortable bus through the world’s deepest subsea tunnel. Allow six hours, including a scenic transfer and roughly four hours on a steep, rocky trail. Snacks are included, but bring water, food, and rain gear.
“Very friendly tour-guide 😊 lots of great information - we felt completely good and had a very great time 🥰”
Join a Lights Over Lapland guide for a relaxed 1.5 to 2-hour walk through Abisko National Park. You may spot reindeer, moose, foxes, mountain hare, or animal tracks while learning about local nature and history. Pickup from Abisko or Björkliden is included, and poles are available on request.
“It was awesome experience and guide was really very helpful during the walk path … Being first time snow hiking for me I enjoyed a lot … guide explained everything very well and I made it successfully”
Join Lights Over Lapland for a two-hour, 3 to 4 km morning hike in Abisko National Park. Guides such as Felix, Sara, Cecilia, and Miquel explain Arctic wildlife, Sami culture, local history, and the Abisko River canyon. Hotel pickup is included, but not from Kiruna.
“Matteo seemed to know so much and made a point to explain so many details about Abisko. It felt more than just a hike. He made sure each of us had the right boots and also helped in the tricky parts. He was patient with the speed of each of us walking and also made sure we got amazing photos .”
Ride from Olden’s cruise pier through Olden Valley and beside Olden Lake, then walk 45 to 60 minutes toward Briksdal Glacier. Expect a partly steep, well-formed trail, waterfalls, meltwater, and a glacier viewpoint. Guides such as Sam, Anna, Alyssa, and Elisabet have led past departures.
“Anna the guide was exceptional. The trip was excellent well organised (the driver also very good) can’t think of anyway in particular that it could be improved.”
Spend 4.5 hours with Tromsø Villmarkssenter, home to about 200 Alaskan Huskies. Walk with energetic dogs through North Norwegian countryside, meet puppies, and eat a warm traditional lunch in a Sami Lavvo. English-speaking guides such as Jenny, Leo, Agata, Dennis, and Alejandro have led this outing.
“We got a little worried when there was a huge bus to transport us, but we ended up in a group of 10 hikers and 7 dogs and it was awesome. It’s more like getting pulled by dogs on a hike so not for super small people or those who can’t walk on rough terrain. Meetings dogs and puppies was fun too. The best part was the lunch - great food, really neat hut, fire was warm, and the guides were really friendly and helpful. This was my daughter’s favorite activity of our vacation. Highly recommended!”
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, and Cecilia have led guests to wide lake views, moose tracks, fox prints, and, when conditions allow, moose sightings. Warm clothing and hot drinks are included.
“Anne was so sweet - thank you for a beautiful tour😊”
Set out from Hjerkinn with guides such as Kim or Uwe for a 5 to 6 hour hike through Dovrefjell National Park. Search for wild musk ox from at least 200 meters away, learn about reindeer and local culture, and cover 6 to 15 km in changing mountain weather.
“Kim was a great guide, the size of the group was good and I felt like we were in very capable hands. And of course we saw some muskus oxen!”
Leave Stavanger before dawn for a guided 4-kilometer climb to Preikestolen. English or Norwegian guides, headlamps, poles, snacks, hot berry juice, and breakfast are included. Guides such as Alan, Stephan, and Erlend are known for steady pacing and helpful trail advice.
“Incredible hike Huge thanks to Alan and Baba Don't think twice, they are the best !”
Escape Tromsø for a four-hour hike on Kvaløya with an English-speaking guide such as Evgeni. Walk about 2 km each way to Brosmetinden, enjoy fjord views and a homemade lunch, and return with poles, backpack, photos, and transport included.
“The guide was awesome and very knowledgeable the hike and the view was incredible, a little more to eat and drink would have been great otherwise an awesome experience 😊 🇦🇺”
Travel from central Stockholm to remote Öja island with a small group and guide Simas or another English, German, or Swedish-speaking guide. Hike about 11 kilometers through forest and rocky coast, visit Sweden’s oldest lighthouse, see Cold War defenses, and enjoy outdoor lunch and fika.
“Simas our guide was really awesome, sharing knowledge about the Island and the lighthouse. He also enlightened us with all the different berries and mushrooms on the track. The ferry ride was good, and we got really lucky with the weather. Overall I recommend!”
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