Top 15 Winter Activities in Tromsø

1.Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,290 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $226Our pick

Leave central Tromsø with an English-speaking guide and driver, chasing clear skies across northern Norway and possibly into Finland. At a remote camp, warm up beside a bonfire with homemade vegan, gluten-free soup while your guide explains the aurora and helps with photos. Thermal suits, boots, souvenir photos, and selected drop-offs are included.

“I’ve been with this tour before and had amazing luck seeing lights and loved the tour so expectations were high and the outcome was a fun trip where the wonderful guides drove across three countries to find the lights in the heavy weather. Unfortunately no luck but not without trying and trying again. Next time!”

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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 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 .”

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3.Cross Country Guided Skiing Course

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

Meet at Charlottenlund Aktivitetspark for a 2.5-hour introduction to Norwegian langrenn. Guides such as Sissel, Tuva, Elias, and Elen teach balance, gliding, stopping, and hill skills before leading you toward Prestvannet Lake. Skis, boots, poles, a warm drink, and local sweets are included. Expect scenic pauses, a real workout, and patient help for beginners.

“Elen was a super helpful instructor. Really enjoyed my first time cross country skiing and can't wait to come back.”

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4.Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic

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

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!”

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5.Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · from $191

Meet at 9:30 outside Aurora Fokus cinema in central Tromsø for a five-hour small-group paddle with Sommarøy Adventure. You’ll get a drysuit, boots, gloves, instruction, city transfer, and a local English-speaking guide such as Rune or Eamonn. Expect snowy peaks, calm Arctic water, possible seals and sea eagles, and hot drinks by the fire afterward.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and had an approachable and calming energy. I loved this activity, it was both fun and relaxing :)”

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6.Winter Fjord Road Trip with Wandering Owl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Ride from Tromsø to Kvaløya with an English-speaking guide such as Evgeni, Bart, or Max. Stop at Grotfjord and Ersfjordbotn, look for reindeer, enjoy a light picnic with hot drinks, and receive souvenir photos by email. The four-and-a-half-hour trip runs in all weather, with scenery and stops adjusted to the day.

“It was tricky to rate this, because our tour guide Henrik was worthy of 10 stars, not just 5. However, we have to judge the complete experience against what we paid for it, so we've settled on 4 stars. Pros: + Henrik was fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable and willing to stop wherever we wanted so we could get photos of the areas we passed. + Professional photos (taken by Henrik) were excellent quality, and we really appreciated his enthusiasm for getting the right shots. + The time of the trip was perfect (10am-2.30pm) for the minimal daylight. The weather was clear most of the time too, which meant we got to…”

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7.Guided Snowshoe Walk on Tromsoya Island in Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

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,…”

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8.Winter Fjord Road Trip with Citizen Science

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · from $161

Travel west from Tromsø to Kvaløya in a small group of 4 to 15. Your English-speaking guide stops at fjords, beaches, villages, and wildlife spots, helps with photos, serves homemade vegetarian or vegan food, and involves you in citizen science when conditions allow.

“The tour guide Gordon was very cheerful and kind. He took great photos of me. He looked after all the people with care. The mini bus was warm and comfortable. All the locations were great. It was a well planned small group tour.”

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9.Snowshoe Hill Hike in Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $153

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!!”

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10.Snow Sledding, Mini Skiing, Lasso and Reindeer Hides

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 60 reviews · from $69Best value

Spend 105 minutes at Charlottenlund aktivitets- og friluftspark sledding, mini skiing, throwing a lasso, and relaxing by a bonfire on reindeer hides. Benedicte and the Arctic Fun team provide the gear, hot drinks, snacks, goggles, and fireside warmth. It suits families and adults who want simple Arctic fun without a full-day tour.

“it was all brilliant. A great family evening out and I would thoroughly recommend.”

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11.Tromsø Snowmobiling, Ice Domes Snow Park, and Reindeer Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 49 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $418

Leave Tromsø at 9 a.m. for Camp Tamok, about 90 minutes away. Learn to drive a snowmobile, warm up with stew in a lavvu, visit the Tromsø Ice Domes, and see reindeer. The ride suits beginners, but drivers must be 18 or older with a valid license. Ariana is one guide praised for clear, caring instruction.

“Snow mobile was great, BUT the snow park was only 2-3 sculptures, with huskies/reindeers all in cages. Non-alcoholic drinks were not served, when I asked the part-time guide, she can only feedback to the management (the ice bar is also not ready) Yah, so there were only 2 ice chairs in 1 ice bedroom. That's all! The poor part-time young guide was trying hard to entertain us 😓 Appreciate her effort, but the whole affair left a bad overall impression”

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12.Guided Morning Snowshoe Hike with Huskies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $192

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!”

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13.Electric fatbike trip on winter paths

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $186

Join Tromsø Outdoor for a three-hour electric fatbike ride through Tromsømarka and nearby city paths. Your English-speaking guide sets up the bike, explains winter riding, and adjusts the route to the group and weather. Expect groomed snow trails, headlamps when needed, hot drinks, and lefse from Tove’s Tradisjonsmat.

“We absolutely loved this tour! Great way to see Tromsø and magnificent views”

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14.Aurora Snowshoe Hike

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

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!”

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15.Lyngen Horse Winter Riding Experience

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

Spend 150 minutes at a family horse farm near Tromsø, meeting Lyngen mares, foals, and young horses before grooming, saddling, and riding for about an hour. Your English or Norwegian guide leads you along quiet roads and, when conditions allow, the beach, with views of Grøtfjord and the Lyngen Alps.

“The activity was very good, the farm owner was very good, and the interaction with the horses was very enjoyable. I highly recommend playing it”

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