The 15 Winter Activities in Tromsø That Earn Their Price

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

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

Set out from central Tromsø with an English-speaking guide such as Magda, Bart, Anna, or Jordan. Chase clear skies by minibus, sometimes as far as Finland, then warm up beside a bonfire with vegan, gluten-free soup, hot drinks, and cookies.

“We managed to get a great view of the Aurora! Our guide was so efficient and resourceful which led us to a great viewing of the aurora.”

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2.Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

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

Travel from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter on Kvaløya for a five-hour husky adventure. Your English-speaking guides fit you with snowshoes, lead an easy-to-moderate hike with one or two working dogs, then introduce you to the camp’s 200 huskies and puppies over hot drinks and homemade cake.

“The guides were friendly and took the time to chat about the camp and ask where you were from. The hike was beautiful as it was snowing, the boots and snow suits keep you very warm and comfortable in the cold. The huskies were all friendly and enjoyed the attention. It was a very enjoyable experience and would consider doing it again.”

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3.Cross Country Guided Skiing Course

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

Meet your English or Norwegian-speaking guide at Charlottenlund Aktivitetspark for a 2.5-hour beginner-friendly ski lesson. Guides such as Sissel, Tuva, Elias, and Elen teach balance, gliding, hills, and braking before leading you toward Prestvannet Lake for views, photos, hot toddy, and Norwegian sweets.

“Fantastic experience. Our family agreed this was the best experience of our 4 day visit to Tromso. Beautiful scenery and great fun. Our guide Sissel was excellent and really able to balance the different ability levels of the group. Don’t worry if you are a complete beginner at skiing. Our family were and we had a fabulous time.”

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4.Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic

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

Meet your English or Norwegian-speaking guide at Clarion Hotel The Edge, then ride 30 minutes to Ersfjordbotn for a three-hour snowshoe hike. Guides such as Adrian, Truls, and Fabian adjust the pace, share local knowledge, and may finish the climb with hot chocolate, snacks, and a playful snow slide.

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

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5.Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

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

Join Sommarøy Adventure Tromsø AS for a five-hour winter kayak trip from Tromsø. Guides such as Rune and Eamonn lead small groups through snowy fjords, with drysuits, boots, gloves, transport, hot drinks, and snacks included. Calm water, seals, sea eagles, otters, thin ice, and polar-night skies are all possible.

“The Kajak Tour was a great experience. The guide told interesting facts about the beautiful nature of Norway and we could experience the wild life of Norway’s fjords. We would definitely recommend this tour.”

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6.Winter Fjord Road Trip with Wandering Owl

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

Spend four and a half hours road-tripping across Kvaløya with a local English-speaking guide such as Evgeni, Bart, Max, or Ellie. Expect fjords, snowy islands, reindeer sightings, flexible photo stops, a simple picnic lunch, hot drinks, and souvenir photos sent by email.

“The attempt to re-schedule for the following day or use the $320 payment towards another excursion the following day due to late docking of our cruise. We got: Our cancellation policy is clear. We had no way to contact them from the ship in the 24-hour window, since the notice to dock came too late. We lost the entire amount.”

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7.Guided Snowshoe Walk on Tromsoya Island in Tromso

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

Start at Tromsø Outdoor in central Tromsø, ride 5 to 10 minutes to the top of Tromsøya, and learn snowshoeing on mostly gentle forest trails. Guides such as Marta, Lucas, Joana, and Julius add local stories, photo stops, hot blackcurrant tea, and lefse.

“Lovely excursion snow shoeing in the forest with our very knowledgeable and friendly guide Julius. Learned quite a bit about Tromsø and Norwegian life which was really interesting. Thank you Julius for another enjoyable and memorable trip. Btw. I think most people could manage this with just a fair level of fitness. It wasn’t too demanding physically.”

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8.Winter Fjord Road Trip with Citizen Science

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

Join an English-speaking guide from Tromsø to Kvaløya for four hours of fjords, beaches, villages, wildlife, and photo stops. You’ll enjoy homemade vegetarian or vegan food, hot drinks, guide-taken photos, and a chance to collect data for Arctic research. Groups range from 4 to 15 people.

“The guides were 100% interacting with us. The road was very nice and all the stops were a very good choice for landscapes and confort. This was a very nice experience for me.”

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9.Snowshoe Hill Hike in Tromsø

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

Leave Tromsø by minibus for a five-hour snowshoe hike on Kvaløya. Your guide teaches snowshoe technique, leads you toward a roughly 400-meter summit, and serves hot drinks with lefse. Expect fjord views, a maximum of eight people, provided gear, and a workout that can feel hard in deep snow.

“This was one of the hardest hikes I have ever done...I had a great time, even during my lack of ability to breathe and wanting to give up. The view at the top is worth it. But what I would say is missing from the details the company provided is the following - its about a 5 mile hike up and back. Yes you are walking up in snowshoes in deep snow (depending the time of the year, I went in Feb) it is a 1600ft elevation gain. I am in relatively decent shape good shape, I work out 3-4x a week. I hike often (not in the snow) but…”

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

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

Meet your English or Norwegian-speaking host at Charlottenlund activity park for 105 minutes of snow fun. Ride toboggan mats, try mini skis and lasso throwing, then warm up by a bonfire on reindeer hides with hot drinks and Norwegian snacks. Benedicte may be your friendly host.

“Amazing. Couldn’t rate high enough. Such fun for kids. Great fun. Made fire in hut and hot chocolate with stuff provided by organiser”

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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 9:00 am for Camp Tamok, about 90 minutes away. Learn to drive a snowmobile, ride through snowy Arctic terrain, eat warm stew in a lavvu, visit reindeer, and tour the seasonal Ice Domes. The day suits first-time riders, families, and anyone wanting several Arctic activities in one outing.

“Satisfied with this tour. Nice experience for my family. Thanks for the service. I recommend to others.”

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12.Guided Morning Snowshoe Hike with Huskies

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

Join Tromsø Villmarkssenter for a five-hour morning outing from the Radisson Blu. You’ll snowshoe through Kvaløya, meet the huskies, and may walk with one as your companion. Guides such as Loti and Gina are attentive, with cake, hot drinks, clothing, and transport included.

“We had a great time snowshoeing lead by Loti. She took our small group out into the snow into beautiful scenery and quietness. Halfway we sat in reindeer furs and drank hot chocolate. Before heading back. The walk was easy and suitable for all abilities with as much time for taking photos as you wished. We then spent time meeting the sleigh dogs which was a real highlight and makes this experience extra special if you are an animal lover. Before sitting around the fire for some more refreshments and meeting one of the puppies up close. Loti is a great host, very warm and welcoming, who kept the conversation…”

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13.Electric fatbike trip on winter paths

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

Ride an electric fatbike from central Tromsø into Tromsømarka on groomed winter paths and quiet roads. Your English-speaking guide sets up the bike, fits your helmet and gloves, and adjusts the route to the weather and group. You’ll stop for a hot drink and locally made lefse.

“Fantastische fietstocht door de prachtige besneeuwde duinen omgeving van Tromsø. Aanrader!”

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14.Aurora Snowshoe Hike

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

Meet your guide at Clarion Hotel The Edge, then 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, with poles, snacks, a hot drink, and aurora photography tips included.

“Truls was great! We did an amazing hike, learned a bunch, and saw some fabulous auroras. He took some great photos and taught us how to take decent ones on our phones as well. 6 stars all around!!”

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15.Lyngen Horse Winter Riding Experience

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

Meet the friendly Lyngen horse herd, groom and saddle your own horse, then ride for about 60 minutes beside Grøtfjord and the Lyngen Alps. Your English or Norwegian guide shares local and Second World War stories. The visit ends with a warm drink and local lefse.

“We booked 3 tours in Tromsø, & this one was by far the most authentic and memorable. Our host was a true Norwegian woman, deeply connected to her family farm and passionately devoted to breeding the rare Lyngen horses. She took care of every detail, patiently showed us how to interact with the horses, and walked alongside us on a long, stunning trail down to the sea and back. What made the experience truly special were the captivating stories she shared from the 1930s onwards, about the region, people, traditions and history. We loved every moment: the ride itself, her storytelling, the breathtaking scenery & the gentle, beautiful horses. She…”

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