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15 Best Winter Activities Hikes

The trails worth the airfare.

The 15 most popular winter activities hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.

15 Best Winter Activities Hikes

From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit - Winter kit and snowshoe basics: you’ll get suited up fast
Arctic & Lapland Hikes, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Snow, Tour Reviews, Tromso, Winter Activities

From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

1.From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

Guided Tromsø husky snowshoe hike with warm winter gear, a camp visit with 200 huskies, and homemade chocolate cake.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Absolute highlight and by far my fave thing to do in Tromso. Super comfortable bus transport to beautiful location. Met by very friendly and informative guides who explained how the day would work. Thermal kit provided as required before being fitted with snowshoes and a belt to help walk the huskies. In a small group…”

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From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit - Winter kit and snowshoe basics: you’ll get suited up fast
Arctic & Lapland Hikes, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Snow, Tour Reviews, Tromso, Winter Activities

From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

2.From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

Guided snowshoe hike from Tromsø to a husky camp on Kvaløya. Meet 200 huskies and puppies, plus hot drinks and cake.

★ 4.9

“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…”

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From Tromsø: Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic - Meeting at Clarion Hotel The Edge (and not missing the van)
Arctic & Lapland Hikes, Hiking & Trekking, Snow, Tour Reviews, Tromso, Winter Activities

From Tromsø: Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic

3.From Tromsø: Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic

Snowshoe through Arctic fjords from Tromsø with a guide, small group, hot drink and snacks, plus wildlife sightings.

★ 4.9

“Kristina and Truls were our guides for this hike and they did a great job leading us up the mountain and picking us up as we fell. The weather could not have been more perfect as we climbed and learned about the area and enjoyed the majestic scenery. Truls was our driver and his passion…”

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Winter Fairytale The BEST of Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Hiking Tour - Bohemian Switzerland National Park: How the Route Feels Different in Cold Weather
Hiking & Trekking, Prague, Tour Reviews, Tours, Winter Activities

Winter Fairytale The BEST of Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Hiking Tour

Stavanger: Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch - Stavanger Pickup to Trailhead: Less Waiting, More Walking Time
Hiking & Trekking, Lunch Experiences, Norwegian Fjord Hikes, Rogaland, Tour Reviews, Winter Activities

Stavanger: Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch

7.Stavanger: Preikestolen Winter Hike + Hot Lunch

Winter Preikestolen hike with a pro guide, quiet trails, and a hot lunch at Villa Rosehagen, plus pickup around Stavanger.

★ 5.0

“This was a 50th birthday treat to myself and it surpassed expectations. I was concerned about overall ability to do the hike beforehand even though I do walk a fair bit and go to the gym but the reassurance from the guide, Alan put me at ease. The hike is challenging no doubt but Alan…”

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From Tromsø: Evening Fjellheisen Snowshoe Hike and Cable Car - Fjellheisen cable car: fast up, comfy down, and not too crowded
Arctic & Lapland Hikes, Evening Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, Snow, Tour Reviews, Tromso, Winter Activities

From Tromsø: Evening Fjellheisen Snowshoe Hike and Cable Car

9.From Tromsø: Evening Fjellheisen Snowshoe Hike and Cable Car

Tromsø snowshoe hike on Fjellheisen with skip-the-line cable car, warm drinks, and a real shot at northern lights.

★ 4.8

“It was great. The leaders were extremely capable, helpful, personal and fun. They shared many helpful hints and stories about outdoor life in the North. The tour was well worth the price. We highly recommend it.”

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Sierra Nevada: Snowshoe Hiking Tour - The Easy Snow Route: What You’ll Actually Be Walking On
Andalusia & Caminito del Rey, Hiking & Trekking, Sierra Nevada, Snow, Tour Reviews, Tours, Winter Activities

Sierra Nevada: Snowshoe Hiking Tour

South Coast, Glacier Hike and Northern Lights Winter Tour - How the Reykjavik Pickup Sets the Tone (and Why the 16 Hours Matter)
Glacier Hikes, Hiking & Trekking, Reykjavik, Tour Reviews, Tours, Winter Activities

South Coast, Glacier Hike and Northern Lights Winter Tour

12.South Coast, Glacier Hike and Northern Lights Winter Tour

South Coast sights plus a Sólheimajökull glacier hike and a Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik, returning by evening.

★ 4.4

“The glacier hike was surprisingly the highlight of the tour. The view was exceptional and the guides were very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend the tour. It’s a shame that i couldn’t catch the northern lights that day or the day would have been perfect.”

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Winter Wonderland Hike in a National Park - Gear is included, so pack smart instead of scared
Helsinki, Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Winter Activities

Winter Wonderland Hike in a National Park

13.Winter Wonderland Hike in a National Park

Guided winter hike in Liesjärvi National Park from Helsinki, with heated-hut lunch, boots and rain gear included, small-group pace.

★ 5.0

“Jeff made my first, winter, forest hike in Finland unforgettable. Despite the wet, gloomy weather, he shone as a guide, being engaging, attentive, and a wealth of information. His commitment to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone on the trail was commendable. The Finnish-style lunch he prepared was not just hearty but also…”

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Snowshoe hiking in Bergen - Public tour - What a 5-Hour Snowshoe Morning Actually Feels Like
Hiking & Trekking, Norwegian Fjord Hikes, Snow, Tour Reviews, Tours, Winter Activities

Snowshoe hiking in Bergen – Public tour

14.Snowshoe hiking in Bergen – Public tour

Bergen snowshoe hike in a small group. Gullbotn trail, possible fjord views, hot drink and Norwegian snacks—gear included, 5 hours.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful and memorable first time snowshoe experience with our guide Østen, he is a very experienced hiker and gave us tips along the way to make the hike easier. The weather started snowy but once we were 10 min into hiking it stopped and the sun came out, we even got to…”

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Stockholm: Winter Snowshoe Full-Day Hike - 7 Hours Outdoors: How the Day Typically Unfolds
Full-Day, Hiking & Trekking, Snow, Stockholm, Tour Reviews, Winter Activities

Stockholm: Winter Snowshoe Full-Day Hike

15.Stockholm: Winter Snowshoe Full-Day Hike

Snowshoe (or ice-grip) hike from central Stockholm to frozen lakes, with a campfire lunch and small-group Swedish nature guidance.

★ 4.8

“Our guide Tigo, was super knowledgeable and friendly! Overall, the trip exceeded all our expectations! We enjoyed the nature hike in the beautiful forest, enjoyed learning about Swedish culture, and were spoiled with a fantastic lunch by a fire (and we learned to make the fire as well). Thank you for an unforgettable experience!”

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