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Winter Snowshoeing in the Wilderness

  • Tromsø, Norway
  • Min Age: 6
  • Winter
  • 1st October - 15th April
  • 4-5 HOURS
  • Group Size: 4-15 PAX
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1450 / Person

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Witness the magic of the Arctic sky.

DETAILS
Season:1st October - 15th April
Duration:4-5 HOURS
Group size:

4 – 15 pax (groups over 8 guests have a second guide)

Minimum age:

6 years old (please assess your child’s comfort & safety for this activity)

Meeting time:

09:50 in front of the Scandic Ishavhotel Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Tromsø

Meeting location:the Scandic Ishavhotel Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Tromsø
Departure:

10:00

Return time:

Drop off in front of the Scandic Ishavhotel at approximately 14:00.

Carbon emission:

2kg; offset by Chooose. Wandering Owl is eco-certified by Travelife.

Inclusions:

Homemade sandwich with locally sourced ingredients, biscuits (vegan biscuits upon request), hot drinks, tripods, photos of the tour in web-sized resolution, snowshoes and hiking poles.

Safety considerations:

The tour involves hiking; the conditions may be icy, slippery, uneven, muddy, snowy or otherwise. Please assess your ability to complete this activity.

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Winter Snowshoeing in the Wilderness

Step into the Arctic silence

Follow the sound of crunching snow as you explore the Arctic on snowshoes. This tour takes you through peaceful landscapes with stunning views of fjords, valleys, and mountains. Along the way, we’ll stop to enjoy a homemade sandwich and hot drink in a scenic spot. Keep an eye out for reindeer, eagles, and other Arctic wildlife before we bring you comfortably back to Tromsø.

What can you expect from Winter Snowshoeing with Wandering Owl?

  • A guided snowshoe adventure through the Arctic wilderness
  • Breathtaking views of fjords, valleys, and snowy mountain landscapes
  • Chance to spot wildlife like reindeer, eagles, ptarmigans, and Arctic hares
  • A cosy break with a homemade sandwich, biscuits, and hot drinks
  • Web-sized photos from your guide to remember the day
  • Small-group experience with a second guide for groups over 8
  • Snowshoes and hiking poles provided
  • Comfortable return to Tromsø city centre after the hike
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Witness: The stillness of the Arctic landscape

Snowshoeing through the Arctic isn’t just about the views—it’s about the atmosphere. The quiet is almost complete, broken only by the sound of your steps in the snow. The winter light paints the landscape in soft tones, and every turn offers a new perspective. It’s a calm, beautiful experience that stays with you long after you return to the city.

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Experience: The Arctic Wilderness.

Step into a snow-covered world where the Arctic feels open and untouched. As you move through the landscape on snowshoes, you’ll often spot reindeer along the way—calmly grazing or crossing the trail ahead. It’s a quiet, peaceful experience that brings you closer to the wild beauty of the north.

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Challenge yourself: Arctic Terrain.

Snowshoeing takes you across snowy, uneven, and sometimes icy ground—a terrain that’s both thrilling and demanding. It’s a gentle physical challenge that keeps you engaged with every step, requiring balance and focus. Moving through this rugged landscape connects you more deeply with the Arctic wilderness and makes every moment outside feel alive.

More about the experience

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Experience the joy of snowshoeing

Snowshoeing is a simple yet exciting way to explore winter landscapes. With every step, you’ll glide easily over fresh snow, discovering how this age-old technique lets you move freely where normal boots can’t. It’s quiet, rhythmic, and grounding—a gentle workout that connects you directly to the Arctic wilderness like never before.

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Wandering Owl Minivan

Travel comfortably and safely in our well-equipped minivan, regularly maintained and fitted with top safety features. Driven by a licensed and experienced Norwegian driver, you’re in good hands throughout the journey. Along the way, enjoy stunning Arctic landscapes that make the trip as memorable as the destination.

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Explore Norway’s true wilderness

Snowshoeing lets you access remote areas of Norway’s Arctic landscape, with wide snowy valleys and impressive mountain views. Reindeer are often spotted along the way, adding to the authentic wilderness experience.

Important information

After booking with us you’ll receive a confirmation email. Please read through the email carefully and ensure all details are correct. If you don’t receive a confirmation email from us, please get in contact with our friendly team.

Our terms and conditions and our generous 24hr cancellation policy can be found here.

All participants need to complete the eWaiver before the tour/activity start time. Here is the link to our waiver. It’s one eWaiver per booking, no matter how many Wandering Owl activities you join. If you have been on tour with us in the last 12 months, you do not need to complete another waiver.

It’s a great idea to dress in layers, so as you warm up or cool down, you can add and remove layers. We suggest: woollen base layer, woollen sweater, down mid layer and a shell or windproof jacket as the final layer. Jeans, especially skinny jeans, aren’t windproof, nor do they have any thermal qualities. High heels and fashion shoes are unsuitable.

We suggest downloading WhatsApp before travelling to Norway. We prefer to use WhatsApp or email when communicating with our guests. Remember to keep your phone handy on the day of the tour in case we need to make last-minute changes or communicate with you.

We never cancel simply because the forecast says it might be cloudy. We will make the decision on the route or other changes based on safety considerations. If there is no snow, or not much snow, we’ll hike instead of snowshoe.

Wandering Owl is eco-certified by Travelife. This means we meet international sustainability standards and take real action to protect the Arctic environment. From small group sizes to reducing waste and supporting local communities, we believe every choice matters. Responsible travel is at the heart of what we do.

Stories From Our Happy Explorers

Fun activity for a snowy day in Tromso

Fun and great activity for a snowy day in Tromso. Our guide Evgen asked the group what level of difficulty we all wanted and he catered to our needs.
For some it was the first time on snowshoes and everything went just amazing. Demanding hill with amazing views and great stories from Evgen

Giselle B 

Snowshoeing from Tromso

Had a great hike with Anna. The weather was superb and landscape so beautiful. We hiked on the beautiful island of Kvaløya and went all the way to the Lavvu of Ersfjord. Stopped off at the Lavvu for sandwich and a warm drink. Me and my family had a great time. Highly recommend.

Meg S 

Amazing Arctic walk with Max!

We took a small group snowshoeing tour with Max. The views were beautiful. Max was incredibly knowledgeable and showed us all sorts of interesting natural phenomena. We stopped for a picnic with delicious sandwiches and hot drinks. The tea was especially tasty. All in all, a great experience. I would highly recommend if you want to do something outdoors free of the stress of chasing the lights.

Amy R

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