Norway · SNOWSHOEING TOURS IN TROMSø
The 15 best snowshoeing tours in Tromsø you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Leave Tromsø for Kvaløya on a four-hour guided snowshoe hike with mountain and fjord views. Guides such as Max, Lucas, Anna, and Javi lead small groups, serve sandwiches and hot drinks, and take photos for you. The route changes with weather and snow, and the walk can be easy to moderately demanding.
“April 15th, Amazing day Amazing spot Amazing guide Thanks Max !”
Travel from Tromsø to a husky camp on Kvaløya for a guided snowshoe hike with one or two working dogs. Expect easy but sometimes uphill snow, mountain views, warm clothing, hot drinks, homemade cake, and time with about 200 huskies and puppies. English-speaking guides lead the five-hour outing.
“had a great time snow shoe walking with the Huskys and petting them after .”
Leave Tromsø by black Mercedes for a three-hour guided snowshoe hike in Ersfjordbotn. With up to eight people, you will climb at a steady pace, stop for fjord views and local nature stories, and finish with a hot drink and snack. Guides such as Adrian, Truls, Fabian, and Espen adjust the route to snow and weather conditions.
“So much fun! Adrian was a great guide and the walk was beautiful!”
Leave Tromsø by minibus for a small-group Arctic walk on the city’s western side. Your guide, perhaps Max, Isaac, Gerard, Anna, or another Wandering Owl leader, chooses a safe route based on snow and wind. Use snowshoes when needed, watch for reindeer and moose, then enjoy lunch, hot drinks, fjord views, and free web-size photos.
“We had a wonderful time on our snowshoeing experience! Our guides, Henrik and Javier, did a great job picking a stunning and safe location for the snowshoeing. Once out on the walk, Henrik was a fantastic guide and took lovely photos of us and the surrounding scenery. We loved our experience!”
Meet your guide at Tromsø’s Prostneset terminal, ride to a reindeer camp, feed the herd, then snowshoe roughly 2.5 to 3.5 kilometers through snowy hills. Guides such as Rafa, Mary, Lawrence, and Amanda have led the walk. Finish with bidos, hot drinks, and cookies in a Sami hut.
“It was a really nice trip! It was well organized and we had a really good time. The weather wasn't that good, but our guide made the best out of it and we could really enjoy it! Such beautiful landscape!! The reindeers were my personal highlight they were just so friendly! And the food was also very good. This was a really great experience, when you have the time - do it!”
Leave Tromsø for a three-hour snowshoe walk on Kvaløya, led by a local English-speaking guide such as Kurt or Stefan. Learn to use snowshoes, climb gently toward views over two fjords, hear stories about Håkøya and Arctic life, and warm up with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Groups are limited to five.
“Wonderful trip, wonderful guide ! Recommand to everyone who loves nature and hiking !”
Learn snowshoeing on Tromsøya Island with a local English-speaking guide such as Marta, Joana, Lucas, or Julius. After a short ride from central Tromsø, you’ll walk through birch and spruce forest, pause for views and local stories, then warm up with black currant tea or another hot drink and sweet lefse. No prior snowshoe experience is needed.
“Our guide was fantastic! We had already been in Tromsø for a few days and he was able to tell us interesting facts about the city that we hadn't heard from the many other guides/experiences that we had booked. He was incredibly friendly and accomodating, allowing us to stop and take pictures wherever we wanted and even taking pictures for us! I would absolutely recommend this adventure to anyone looking to do something unique. In terms of difficulty, I'd rate it at about a 4. Overall, snowshoeing the snowshoeing was very easy but the path had a couple inclines and declines that were icy and could cause some slipping. Regardless,…”
Join Tromsø Outdoor for a five-hour snowshoe hike from Tromsø to Kvaløya. You’ll ride 40 minutes through fjords and mountain passes, learn snowshoe basics, climb toward a 400-meter summit, and pause for hot drinks and lefse. Groups are capped at eight, with guides such as Deede, Mikkel, Michal, and Lucas leading recent outings.
“It was such an amazing experience & our guide, Mikkel, was really the best. He entertained us the whole climb with his knowledge on all sorts of outdoor excursions & history of Scandinavia. The lefse and hot drink was also an extremely nice touch once we summited the mountain and were able to see the stunning views. 10/10 recommend!!”
Ride from Scandic Ishavhotel in a 2023 Mercedes V-Class, then snowshoe through Tromsø’s forest trails with an English or Norwegian-speaking guide. Choose an easy flat route or climb a small mountain for wider fjord views. Snowshoes, poles, photos, and extra gloves are included.
Join Arctic Photo Guide for a five-hour small-group trip from Tromsø into the surrounding fjords and valleys. Your guide, photographer, and driver chooses the best route after checking the weather. Walk or snowshoe through snowy, uneven terrain, enjoy soup at a scenic viewpoint, and take home professional photos.
“Having a nice lunch at the summit while enjoying the sunset was a great experience. Also got to pet and cuddle the doggo 🐕. Perfect hike.”
Join a guide from Tromsø Wilderness Centre for a five-hour snowshoe outing on Kvaløya. Walk through Arctic snow with huskies, pause for hot drinks and homemade cake, then meet the dogs and puppies around the center’s fire. The route changes with weather and group ability, and guides such as Loti and Gina are known for patient, friendly care.
“Pretty fun experience! It was nice walking the huskies and experiencing snowshoeing for the first time!”
Meet at Scandic Ishavshotel at 10:00 am for a small-group Arctic outing led by a local guide such as Stefan. Expect snowshoeing or an easy winter walk, Tromsø scenery, coffee, cake, and a return to the meeting point. The route details also list Polaria, Telegrafbukta, Prestvannet, the Polar Museum, and the Arctic Cathedral, so confirm the exact plan before booking.
“First time snow shoeing and we had a great time. Stefan, our guide was very attentive and knowledgeable. Superb views of an ever changing landscape with clouds coming and going. Will plan to do a longer walk next time!”
Join Karin of Skadi Adventures for a five-hour snowshoe walk from Tromsø to Hompan, 450 meters above sea level. You’ll see the Lyngen Alps, Ullsfjorden, and Lakselvdalen, with warm outerwear, snowshoes, sticks, drinks, snacks, and a hot meal by the fire included. The small group is limited to eight people.
“Karin was a fantastic guide who took us on a great hike. She took plenty of pictures and welcomed us into her home. We loved the snowshoeing”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Tromsø Outdoor at 9am for an easy snowshoe outing in Malangen. You’ll use provided snowshoes and poles, take in polar-night or winter views, then warm up at Tove’s Tradisjonsmat kafé with coffee, hot chocolate, and homemade cake. Guides may include Thomas or Marta, and groups are limited to eight.
“Excellent snowshoeing experience. Our guide was enthusiastic and helpful. Beautiful scenery, and not difficult. Recommended for all, even the very young or old.”
Meet your guide at Clarion Hotel The Edge and ride 30 minutes to Ersfjordbotn for a three-hour snowshoe hike. Guides such as Truls, Eirik, and Fabian lead small groups of up to eight in English or Norwegian. Snowshoes, poles, snacks, and a hot drink are included, with time for aurora viewing and phone photography tips.
“Fantastic snowshoeing tour near Tromsø! Our guide Truls was super friendly, energetic and very professional. The equipment was excellent and the views were absolutely breathtaking. We were incredibly lucky to see the northern lights throughout the whole hike - a truly magical experience. Highly recommended!”
Pick a fjord, a sled team or a night under the lights.
