The 11 Best Ski & Snowshoe Days in Norway

1.Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 637 reviews · from $152Our pick

Join a small English-speaking group from Tromsø for a three-hour snowshoe hike on Kvaløya, with mountain and fjord views, hot drinks, a light picnic, and guide-taken photos. Guides such as Max, Lucas, Anna, and Evgeni are praised for friendly support and local nature stories. The route changes with the weather.

“Max, our guide knew the place well, he took us on a route that had very few people which made the activity more enjoyable The views were amazing, lunch was good as well”

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2.Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

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

Travel from Tromsø to a husky camp on Kvaløya for a guided snowshoe walk with one or two working dogs. Expect easy-to-follow instruction, mountain views, time with around 200 huskies and puppies, winter clothing, and homemade cake with hot drinks. Guides such as Clementine, Lara, Max, Lea, and Nina have helped make the outing friendly and personal.

“This activity was so fantastic I will hope to do it again when I come back to Tromsø or recommend it to my friends. The guides were great. We hiked for about 1hr 20minutes total, and everyone got a try at walking with the huskies. The snacks were also delicious and very filling! Need that cookie recipe... This really was a good value for money activity and the best part was we got an abundance of time with the dogs. They are well looked after. It was very snowy but when the skies cleared the view was incredible. Must do activity!!!Read more”

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3.Cross Country Guided Skiing Course

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

Learn the basics of Norwegian langrenn on Tromsøya with guides such as Sissel, Tuva, Elias, and Elen. You will practice balance, gliding, stopping, and gentle slopes before skiing toward Prestvannet Lake, with pauses for photos, warm toddy, and Norwegian sweets. Equipment is included, but you must bring proper winter clothing.

“Must try! Our guide Tuva was fabulous she made the experience so much memorable and enjoyable 😍😆🫶🤟👌”

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4.Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic

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

Meet your guide at Clarion Hotel The Edge, then ride 30 minutes to Ersfjordbotn for about three hours on snowshoes. Expect mountain and fjord views, steady uphill walking, nature talk, a hot drink and snack, and perhaps reindeer, seabirds, or fox tracks. Guides have included Adrian, Truls, Fabian, Espen, and Eirik.

“Amazing guide. Very chatty, fun and informative. Amazing views from various stops along the way. Perfect 🤩”

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5.Sightseeing with Holmenkollen Ski Jump & Vigeland Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 451 reviews · 3 hours · from $57Best value

Spend three hours touring Oslo by comfortable sightseeing bus, with stops at Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Vigeland Sculpture Park. An English-speaking Oslo guide, including guides such as Rita and Chris, explains the city, Norway’s skiing story, and Gustav Vigeland’s art. It is a smart first look when time is short.

“The tour was very interesting and nice! I recommend it to everyone!!!!”

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6.Tromso Snowshoeing – Valley, Fjord Views, Wildlife, Meal & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Top rated

Leave central Tromsø for a four-and-a-half-hour Arctic outing with Wandering Owl. Walk or snowshoe a weather-chosen route, looking for reindeer and moose before lunch with fjord and mountain views. Guides such as Max, Isaac, Gerard, Anna, and Ellie also take photos. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available.

“We had a great and memorable hiking experience with our tour guide Ganni. He is very considerate, helpful and quite knowledgeable, making the trip enjoyable and educational. We definitely give two thumbs up for him and our experience.”

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7.Snowshoeing Tour & Reindeer Encounter with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 299 reviews · 4 hours · from $150

Meet a reindeer herd, feed them, then join guides such as Rafa, Mary, Laurence, or Amanda for a beginner-friendly snowshoe walk with wide Tromsø views. Return to a traditional Sami hut for bidos, vegetarian soup, hot drinks, and cookies. The route takes moderate fitness and the minimum age is eight.

“We had an amazing experience in this adventure. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely recommend to do this while visiting Tromso”

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8.Cross-Country Ski Lesson for Beginners in Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Start in central Tromsø and ride about 10 minutes to a snowy track for a three-hour beginner lesson. Instructors such as Thomas, Heli, Joana, and Lukas teach bindings, falling, standing, gliding, and gentle hills. Skis, boots, poles, transport, hot drinks, and lefse are included. Bring warm, windproof clothing.

“We traveled to Tromso for a week to see the auroras. During the days we took several tours to enjoy the winter life in beautiful Norway. This was one of my top activities to do in Tromso. We had never ski before and our guide Heli was so patient and teached us step by step during a period of 4 hours all of the basics until we got it good enough to not fall every 10 min xD. It was soooo fun! I would definitely do it again. To be honest, I would book any activity with Tromso Outdoor if I'm ever back in Tromso, we did 2 activities with…”

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9.Oslomarka Forest Guided Snowshoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 161 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $105

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Backstube Opera, ride the Frognerseteren metro into the hills, then walk about 2.25 hours through snowy Oslomarka Forest. Snowshoes, poles, instruction, and transport are included. Guides such as Miles, Mustafa, Peter, and Linn bring local stories and an easy pace for first-timers.

“I had a fantastic time in the snowy Marka. The guide and group were informative and fun, I would thoroughly recommend this tour, and getting out into the unspoilt forest.”

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10.Oslo Panorama Tour with Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Vigeland Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 153 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $68

This 3-hour-15-minute coach tour combines Oslo’s main sights with a guided walk through Vigeland Park and an outside visit to Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Guides such as Chris, Janine, Rita, and Anita are praised for clear history and humor. You’ll also pass the Royal Palace, Akershus Castle, Oslo Cathedral, the Opera House, and Oslofjord.

“the guide is very good……..very informative and knowledgeable . educational ………….. the best driver………”

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11.Snowshoe hiking in Bergen – Public tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $246

Meet Norway Mountain Guides at Strandkaien 3 in Bergen, then travel to Gullbotn for a five-hour snowshoe hike. Guides such as Frank, Østen, and Tobias adjust the pace and route to the group, sharing local stories along the way. Snowshoes, poles, a hot drink, and a Norwegian snack are included.

“It was my first time snowshoeing and it was amazing! The tour guide we got are super interesting people, and though I lost my phone during one of the jumps, they were able to find it for me! We had a lot of fun!”

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