The 5 Best Horse Riding in Norway

1.Guided Horse Riding Tour Over Hov and Hovsund

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · from $126Our pick

Ride a calm Icelandic horse from Hov Gård across Hov beach and toward Hovsund on Gimsøya Island. Your English-speaking guide teaches basic reins and handling before the 1.5-hour ride. Expect sea views, Viking remains, traditional fish-drying racks, and possible summer sightings of sea eagles.

“absolutely magical! highly recommend to everyone regardless if you have any experience with riding a horse.”

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2.Lyngen Horse Summer Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · from $196

Meet the Lyngen horse herd at Tromsø Lyngshest, groom and saddle your horse, then ride for about 60 minutes beside Grøtfjord and the Lyngen Alps. Guides speak Norwegian and English, and Inger is closely involved with the gentle horses and their breeding. Expect a small, personal outing with a warm drink and lefse afterward.

“One of the best experience we had in Tromso: Inger has been incredible in explaining us with passion everything about her horses. We rode the horse around the area and when back to the farm we saw all the other horses. I definitely suggest this experience to everyone who really wants to have an authentic and unique adventure!”

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3.Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · from $215

Meet your horse, help groom and saddle up, then ride for 60 to 75 minutes around Marisletta on Kvaløya. Guides such as June offer patient instruction for beginners, with routes changing between shore, beach, forest, and hills according to tides and weather. You may see moose, eagles, or seals.

“Very friendly hosts and very nice horses. The view is also beautiful, definitely worth trying”

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4.Lyngen Horse Winter Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2h 30m · from $262Top rated

Meet the friendly Lyngen horse herd at a family farm, groom and saddle your horse, then ride for about 60 minutes beside Grøtfjord and the Lyngen Alps. Your English or Norwegian guide shares local and Second World War stories. The small group is limited to six, with a 95 kg weight limit.

“We booked 3 tours in Tromsø, & this one was by far the most authentic and memorable. Our host was a true Norwegian woman, deeply connected to her family farm and passionately devoted to breeding the rare Lyngen horses. She took care of every detail, patiently showed us how to interact with the horses, and walked alongside us on a long, stunning trail down to the sea and back. What made the experience truly special were the captivating stories she shared from the 1930s onwards, about the region, people, traditions and history. We loved every moment: the ride itself, her storytelling, the breathtaking scenery & the gentle, beautiful horses. She…”

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5.Lyngen Horse Stud Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $188

Spend two hours at Tromsø Lyngshest in Krokelvdalen, meeting mares, foals, stallions, and young horses with a Norwegian or English-speaking guide. You’ll hear how the Lyngshorse served Northern Norway, including during WWII, and may groom, feed, and ride if conditions allow. Kiki has guided some visits, but guide assignments can vary.

“Amazing experience and amazing people. It felt like being catapulted in another era, with the beautiful Norvegian landscape of snow and sea, and the wonderful horses (so gentle, patient and well behaved). My girlfriend and I spent a delightful morning, and we will come back here as soon as we return to Norvay.”

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