7 Workshops & Classes in Norway Worth Booking

1.Cross-Country Ski Lesson for Beginners in Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134Our pick

Meet in central Tromso for a small-group beginner lesson led in English. Your guide teaches bindings, falling, standing, gliding, and hill technique on snowy trails near town. Equipment, transport, hot drink, and lefse are included, but warm clothing must be rented or brought separately.

“We fell a lot! All 4 of us, aged between 20 and 57! 😂 Conditions were tricky after a couple of wild weather days with rain, rain and more rain and high temperatures and extreme winds. We’d had the previous day’s husky tour cancelled and we were panicked thinking that this activity was going to be too as we watched the snow disappearing from the ground in the city. As it was, a 5 minute drive uphill and there was the snow (although it was as hard as ice with the rain) The instructor was great, no nonsense and he was always on hand to give instructions and pick my…”

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2.Tromsoe: Make your own silver ring in a goldsmith workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 124 reviews · 2 hours · from $215

At Wabi Sabi’s studio behind Mack brewery, you’ll learn the meaning of beauty in imperfection before shaping, melting, and finishing your own silver Mingle ring. Goldsmiths such as Anna, Dagmar, and Christina guide each step in English or Norwegian. Groups are limited to six.

“So much fun to create a memory and leave with a ring as a reminder of the fun!”

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3.Learn Nordic Skiing – Private Class with Professional Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $323

Meet your professional instructor at Sognsvann in Oslo for a 90-minute private Nordic ski lesson. You’ll learn basic technique, practice on snow, and ski through the forest. Dima may be your instructor. Equipment rental costs 399 NOK per person.

“We had a fabulous experience with Dima. The scenery was beautiful, our instructor was friendly and patient and the skis were top notch. We started of as complete beginners and by the end of the session, we were able to go down a slope by ourselves. I would highly recommend this!”

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4.Northern Lights Photography Online Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

This two-hour English-language course from Wandering Owl teaches northern lights photography online, with presentation slides, professional instruction, and support. You need your own camera equipment. The course is listed with a Tromsø meeting address, but no aurora outing is included, so confirm the access details before booking.

“I never received a link for this workshop. I double checked my email and spam. No communication whatsoever. I waited several weeks. What a total waste of money. Do not purchase this.”

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5.Private Northern Lights Chase by Mercedes V-class

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 150 minutes - 4 hours

Join Kenneth or another local guide for a private Northern Lights chase from Tromsø in a Mercedes V-class, Vito, or Sprinter. Your guide picks you up at your hotel, follows clear skies toward places such as Ersfjorden or Skibotn, serves warm drinks, and takes photos when the aurora appears.

“Excellent. Kenneth has been lovely, very knowledgeable and friendly. Absolutely amazing!”

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6.Cross Country Skiing Equipment with private lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your English-speaking instructor at Trollvannstua, collect skis and poles, then spend two hours learning classic cross-country technique on groomed Oslomarka tracks. Your equipment remains yours for the rest of the day, giving you time to ski beyond the lesson if snow conditions allow.

“Excellent instructor, beautiful nature surroundings and easy to reach from Oslo centre. Overall a great experience, which I highly recommend!”

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7.Kabelvåg: Glass Jewelry Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $162

At Lofoten Glass in Kabelvåg, a local glass artist teaches you to shape colorful beads and turn them into jewelry. Choose a 1, 1.5, or 3-hour session, make 2 to 15 beads, and use silver chains, earring parts, or leather cords to finish your piece.

“Crafting your own glass bead allows you to create truly unique pieces that reflect your personality and preferences.”

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