Norway · WINTER ACTIVITIES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 winter activities worth the money in an expensive country, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Tromsø aurora hunt with bonfire, soup, thermal gear and transfers. Expert guide chases clear skies, sometimes into Finland.
“Anna was very committed in finding a decent spot to watch the lights in very challenging conditions. Gave us photography tips and lots of information on the lights and the stars.”
Spend 6.5 hours at Camp Tamok: Tromsø ice domes, huskies and reindeer, tandem skiing, fire-starting, and warm meals.
“Nice outdoor/indoor experience with lots of variety. An idea could be to provide an on-site upsell to snow bikes for the motivated.”
Guided husky snowshoe hike from Tromsø, with a visit to a husky camp, 200 dogs, and homemade chocolate cake, in 5 hours.
“Even though an arctic storm came through, this adventure was unique and created a lasting memories. The guides are fantastic, the facility was great, the gear will keep you warm. The dogs are friendly and exciting to be around. Spending time with the dogs is heart warming for any animal lover.”
Kayak Tromsø’s winter fjords with drysuits, expert guides, and chances to see seals, eagles, and seabirds, then warm up by the fire.
“very nice! The guide was sympathetic and he is a really good storyteller”
A guided cross-country ski course in Tromsø with gear, technique coaching, cozy snacks, and big Arctic views near fjords and frozen lakes.
“Fantastic experience. Our family agreed this was the best experience of our 4 day visit to Tromso. Beautiful scenery and great fun. Our guide Sissel was excellent and really able to balance the different ability levels of the group. Don’t worry if you are a complete beginner at skiing. Our family were and we had a fabulous time.”
Guided snowshoe hike from Tromsø into the Arctic near Ersfjordbotn, with fjord views, wildlife chances, and warm drinks for $157.
“A fantastic tour! We had an amazing time on the snowshoe hike and would definitely recommend. Our guide Adrian was great conversation, informative and a lot of fun. The views were spectacular and the sky was beautiful. Feeling really lucky we got to experience this.”
Winter fjord road trip on Kvaløya from Tromsø. Wildlife study, warm lunch, and pro photos with an English guide.
“Really enjoyed this journey through beautiful countryside with several photo stops, a nice lunch on a fjord beach, and a great guide. Diego was very friendly and made the trip very comfortable and fun.”
Half-day cross-country skiing from Tromsø to Breivikeidet with Lyngen Alps views, then warm in a Sami lavvu and meet huskies.
“Guide was wonderful and knowledgeable during the bus trip to the location. It was my husband and my first time trying cross-country skiing and I thoroughly loved it! The view for us was not that great as it was heavily snowing but it was great fun! After skiing we could visit the huskies and pet them for a bit which was a really nice experience.”
Advanced dog sledding in Tamok Valley from Tromsø, then Tromsø Ice Domes Snow Park with warm gear, meal, and husky time.
“No information on the bus where we go first and how long the ride is. Delayed departure (30 minutes). First activity was the ice dome which is a pity because during the polarnight season you should do the outdoor activities first to take advantage of the limited daylight. Especially as you are anyway returning a second time to the ice dome before you drive back. The husky sledding was awesome, amazing guides, definitely one of the best things to do around Tromsø. Regarding the husky activity everything was perfect. The reindeer feeding was ok but you can't compare it with other feedings (only 4 reindeers which were not very interested…”
Drive your own snowmobile through Tamok Valley from Tromsø, warm up in a lavvu, then visit Tromsø Ice Domes Snow Park.
“Great tour, well organised and extremely friendly staff from start to finish”
Begin cross-country skiing on Tromsøya from Tromsø: fall-and-rise basics, small hills, hot drink and lefse, plus transfer.
“Everything was great, we enjoyed the experience very much!”
Snowshoe through Tamokdalen, learn Arctic survival basics, then visit Tromsø Ice Domes Snow Park with huskies and reindeer.
“Miko, our guide, was very friendly, knowledgeable and paid attentionto all members of the tour.”
A 3 hour winter snowshoe walk from Svolvær in Norway’s Lofoten, with local stories, scenic photo stops, and hot drinks included.
“Great guiding from Lawrence, who was full of interesting information about the local area, the natural world around us and life in Norway generally. Despite the unseasonally warm weather, we walked in snow to a local summit with beautiful views of the sunsetting over the sea. Lawrence looked after us beautifully, and was attentive to every member of the group’s needs. A really enjoyable way to get closer to the landscape.”
Guided snowshoe walk on Tromsøya Island with easy routes, birch and spruce forests, great views, and warm lefse and tea included.
“Very fun and the guides were great. The hot drink and snack was a nice touch. I wish they did stop more often because it was hard at times with all the hills. It is fairly easy but walked really fast”
A small-group winter road trip from Tromsø to Kvaløya for fjord views, wildlife chances, and an Arctic picnic plus citizen science.
“The guides were 100% interacting with us. The road was very nice and all the stops were a very good choice for landscapes and confort. This was a very nice experience for me.”
Water, snow, sky and the towns in between.
