SWEDEN
Sweden's classics.
The 10 best winter activities tours in Sweden, from the big-name classics to the quieter picks worth knowing about. What each one involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
Winter sea kayaking near Stockholm with dry suits, Swedish fika, and hot sauna. Paddle frozen channels and islands around Vaxholm.
“Sea kayaking plus Fika plus sauna. It was a lot of fun and very well run. We didn’t realize that it is quite far from Stockholm city, but that was fine.”
A small-group 2-hour snowshoe hike in Abisko National Park with warm clothing, hot drinks, transfers, and big mountain views.
“sooooo lovely. the walk was beautiful. Michelle was a kind and warm guide. the whole thing was lovely. Just the right level of challenge too.”
A small-group winter snowshoe hike near Stockholm with safety gear, frozen-lake walking, and a campfire lunch. Value at $176 pp.
“Although we weren’t very lucky with the wether, we had a fantastic day. Eric did a super great job. He explained a lot, was extremely motivated and we had a great ambiance in our group. We highly recommend this trip.”
Easy snowshoe hike in Swedish Lapland near Kiruna with animal-track spotting, small-group guide, transfers, and warm berry juice and cookies.
“Lovely and easy hike in the middle of nature! The snowy forest was beautiful and peaceful, even though we weren’t lucky enough to spot animals. Anders is such an enthusiastic and cheerful guide, with plenty of knowledge on the area and the local wildlife. Definitely a recommended experience!”
8-hour snowshoe winter hike from Stockholm: small-group, wildlife spotting, possible frozen-lake crossing, campfire lunch, gear included.
“It’s one of those once in a life time experiences. I really enjoyed the hike, despite being tired. We also walked on two lakes, which was very scary but our guide managed to help all of us and even take pictures and videos while we do so. The soup we had was very delicious as…”
Take a guided Stockholm winter boat cruise from Strömma biljetter, cruising quays and Fjäderholmarna for great views, warmth, and snacks for sale.
“Although it was a little cold, we sat outside for most of the cruise using the blankets provided. The guide was informative and made some jokes, which kept it light-hearted but educational.”
Snowshoe above Kiruna’s tree line with a local guide. Spot animal tracks, warm up with hot berry juice, and catch sunset views. Pickup included.
“My tour was such a great experience! Anders is a local who is super passionate about his environment and culture, and was able to really share his knowledge with us. It was refreshing to have that experience on a group tour. The hike was also super pleasant and definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity!…”
Paddle Stockholm’s winter canals in a dry suit. Warm gear provided, small group, city-center route with bridges, history stops, and great safety.
“Very friendly, and we really enjoyed our time. we highly recommend the service. You can really tell it's something he really enjoys doing, making the experience that much better.”
Paddle Stockholm in winter with dry-suit gear, a small group, and skyline sightseeing plus lunch or fika from a local guide.
“Great day with Pete through Stockholm via water”
Glide on Nordic touring skis over the frozen Bay of Bothnia near Luleå with a small group, fire-warmed fika, and beginner-friendly tips.
“Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit mit Henrik! Das Wetter war aufgrund des milden Winters nicht perfekt. Hendrik hat die Tour deshalb verlegt und wir konnten dort eine super Zeit verbringen. Neben Snacks und warmen Getränken erhielten wir viele tolle Informationen über das schwedische Outdoorleben. Man merkt einfach, dass Hendrik liebt was er tut und genau…”
