8 Snow Experiences in Scandinavia to Build a Day Around

1.Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

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

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!!”

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2.Cross Country Guided Skiing Course

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

Meet at Charlottenlund Aktivitetspark for a beginner-friendly langrenn lesson with skis, boots, and poles included. Guides such as Sissel, Tuva, Elias, and Elen teach balance, gliding, hills, and turns before leading you toward Prestvannet Lake for photos, a warm drink, and Norwegian sweets.

“We had an amazing cross-country skiing lesson on a snowy day, and honestly, the weather made it even more special. Our guide was incredibly patient, professional, and encouraging throughout the entire session. I would absolutely recommend this tour!”

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3.Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic

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

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!”

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4.Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

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

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😊”

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5.Half Day Snowshoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $103

Join Northern Explorer AS for a four-hour snowshoe hike near Eggum, with English or Spanish guidance, mountain and coastal views, wildlife tracking, hot drinks, and local stories. Guides such as German and Lucio bring a friendly, safety-minded touch. No previous snowshoe experience is required.

“È stato un tour molto suggestivo, con un meteo molto variabile che ci ha permesso di ciaspolare in tutte le condizioni possibili! Sole, vento, nuvoloso e tempesta di neve! La nostra guida German è molto competente e davvero amichevole, ci siamo trovati molto bene! Molto apprezzata la pausa nel rifugio per scaldarci e socializzare”

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6.Aurora Snowshoe Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $183Top rated

Meet your guide at Clarion Hotel The Edge, ride 30 minutes to Ersfjordbotn, then snowshoe for about three hours under the Arctic night sky. Guides may include Truls, Eirik, or Fabian. Snowshoes, poles, snacks, and a hot drink are included.

“Fantastic snowshoeing tour near Tromsø! Our guide Truls was super friendly, energetic and very professional. The equipment was excellent and the views were absolutely breathtaking. We were incredibly lucky to see the northern lights throughout the whole hike - a truly magical experience. Highly recommended!”

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7.Luleå: Nordic Touring Skiing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $151

Join Henrik for a four-hour Nordic touring ski trip from Luleå’s smallboat harbour. You’ll learn the basics, ski across mainland forest and the frozen Bay of Bothnia, then warm up with Swedish fika beside an open fire. The small group is limited to six people.

“Really interesting activity! Henrik is a passionate guide and not only we had a lot of fun trying to handle the Nordic skis, we also went through beautiful landscapes: frozen fjord and forest. We learned a lot of things about the Sami people, the local flora and fauna and Northern Sweden in general. A great mix of sport and culture. Thank you again Henrik and all the best personally and with your business!”

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8.Cross-Country Skiing Tour with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $176

Join Annette, Levi, or another local guide for three hours of cross-country skiing near Kiruna. You’ll receive ski equipment, technique help, and a trail suited to your ability, with pickup from Camp Ripan or Kiruna Tourist Center. Covering clothes are available on request.

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

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