11 Snow Hikes to Build a Day Around

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 715 reviews · 5 hours · from $187Our pick

Travel from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter for a guided snowshoe hike with huskies, followed by time with around 200 dogs and puppies. Guides such as Harm Jan, Liam, and Roy lead the outing in English. Winter suits, boots, snowshoes, cake, coffee, and tea are included.

“Fantastic experience! My partner and I did the snowshoe hiking while it was snowing and it was an incredible experience. The two tour guides we had were very nice and considerate. We love hiking but since Tromso was full of snow, we couldn’t go on a long hike. Instead, we opted for snowshoe hiking and I 100% recommend this. 10 out of 10! Also, the huskies were incredibly cute and friendly, and quite energetic!”

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2.From Tromsø: Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic

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

Meet your guide at Clarion Hotel The Edge, ride 30 minutes to Ersfjordbotn, then snowshoe for about three hours through Arctic terrain. Guides such as Adrian, Truls, Espen, and Fabian adjust the pace, share local stories, and serve hot chocolate or tea with snacks near the high point.

“We had the BEST time! Our guide was amazing and the views were the best. Don’t miss this- nothing beats being out in nature!!”

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3.Abisko: Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Anna, Anne, Michelle, Cecilia, or Chad for a two-hour snowshoe walk through Abisko’s birch forest and snowy backcountry. Expect quiet trails, lake and mountain views, wildlife tracks, warm clothing, and a hot drink. Waterproof shoes are essential.

“It was a very easy but beautiful track :) Our guide (Cecilia) was calm and created a safe atmosphere. The weather was perfect and the tea was really a highlight! Tack så mycket!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 91 reviews · 3h 30m · from $173

Meet at Tromsø Havn Prostneset for a shuttle to Fjellheisen. Ride the cable car 421 meters up, learn snowshoeing with an English-speaking guide, and hike for about an hour while watching for the aurora. Guides such as Henrik and Magnus add helpful local tips.

“It was wonderful, everything was very well organised and the guide, Henrick, was very friendly and helpful”

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5.Snowshoe hiking in Bergen – Public tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Bergen, collect snowshoes and poles, then head to Gullbotn skiløype for a five-hour mountain walk. Guides such as Frank Barmen, Østen, and Tobias adjust the pace and route to the group, with hot drinks and a Norwegian snack afterward.

“Truly incredible experience. The guides were knowledgeable of the mountain terrain and customised the tour to suit the physical abilities of the group. Being a younger group, we had the opportunity to go further, and hike to a fantastic summit. Hot chocolate and some local delicacies were a great touch. The highlight of my time in Bergen. 100% recommend.”

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6.Winter Snowshoe Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · from $176

Escape Stockholm with a small group of up to eight for a guided winter hike through snowy forest and across frozen lakes. Tigo, Eric, or George may lead the day, explaining Swedish wildlife and safe movement on ice. Snowshoes are used when conditions allow, with ice grips replacing them in thin snow.

“It was a very pretty hike through the forrest and walking on the frozen lake was amazing. The guide Tigo was super friendly, he told us a lot about Swedish nature and culture. I can really recommend the tour.”

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7.From Tromsø: Snowshoe Hike with Local Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 4h 30m · from $152

Spend five hours exploring snowy Kvaløya with an English-speaking local guide such as Henrik. Learn snowshoe basics, hike for 2 to 2.5 hours, pause for hot drinks and Norwegian snacks, and receive a private photo album within 72 hours.

“The tour was amazing! I had the luck of just a few people showing up. Our guide Henrik was super helpful and prompt to answer any questions. The pictures he took were also really nice!”

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8.Ehrwald: Zugspitze Snowshoe Hiking Tour with Mountain Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Start at Ebne 5 for a two-hour guided snowshoe hike near Zugspitze. Simon leads in German or English, provides snowshoes and safety instruction, and adjusts the route to conditions and ability. If snow is thin, crampons may be supplied instead.

“This hiking tour was one of the highlights of my visit in Ehrwald. Very relaxed hike with beautiful views. There was a bit of a climb but the guide was great and really took his time so this was no problem at all.”

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9.From Tromsø: Aurora Snowshoe Hike

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

Meet your guide at Clarion Hotel The Edge, ride 30 minutes to Ersfjordbotn, then snowshoe for three hours under the Arctic night. Guides such as Truls, Eirik, and Fabian have led recent trips, with aurora tips, phone photography help, snacks, and a hot drink included.

“We were the only ones who had booked the tour, so we had a private tour. Eirik was super friendly. Thank you!”

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10.Snowshoe Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 330 minutes - 6 hours · from $240

Leave Bergen for a guided 3 to 5 km snowshoe hike in the mountains. Maria, Andreas, or Norman may lead your small group through snowy trails to fjord views, with poles, transport, safety gear, and a hot drink included. Bring warm clothing, food, water, and sturdy hiking shoes.

“We had the best time during this snowshoe hike. We have never done this before but had so much fun and the views were breathtaking.”

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11.Fichtelgebirge: snowshoe hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $41Best value

Join Klaus Hübsch for a beginner-friendly, 5-kilometer snowshoe hike near Bischofsgrün. Equipment, poles, a snack, and a photo are included. You’ll walk through guaranteed deep snow, pause for views of Ochsenkopf and Schneeberg, and learn about local geology in English or German.

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