Urban experiences meets raw Arctic nature
Tromsø
Learn to ski like a Norwegian
Prices from
900 NOK
per person
General information
This tour is conducted by SkiTromsø.
The journey begins at Tromsø Skistadion, where your guide greets you and provides all the necessary equipment: skis, poles, and boots. After a quick fitting and introduction, you head out onto the tracks for a short, simple lesson covering the basics of cross-country skiing. No prior experience is required, and your guide makes sure everyone feels comfortable and safe before you set off.
The structure of the lesson has been refined with input from local Olympic champion and co-owner Erik Valnes, so the exercises are designed to help complete beginners make quick and natural progress. This doesn’t make the tour hard or competitive – it is still relaxed, social, and fully adapted to first-timers.
Once you’re ready, you glide into the peaceful Arctic landscape at the top of Tromsø island. The tour takes you along easy, beginner-friendly trails, with the guide adjusting the pace from relaxed to a bit more energetic if you like. There are plenty of stops along the way to rest, take photos, and enjoy the snow-covered surroundings. Whenever there is a natural pause, your guide may share a few stories about skiing and everyday life in Norway, giving you a light introduction to why this sport is so important here.
Along the way, you experience how skiing is deeply rooted in Norwegian culture – from the saying that “Norwegians are born with skis on their feet” to how skiing is part of spending time outside together in winter.
About halfway through the activity, you will pause for a warm drink and a Norwegian snack, giving you a chance to relax, chat, and enjoy the silence of Tromsø’s winter landscape. Then you continue your journey with renewed energy, practicing your skills as you grow more confident on skis – still at the pace that feels right for you.
The experience ends back at the starting point, where you return the equipment and say goodbye to your guide. You leave with the joy of having tried a new skill, a feeling of achievement on skis, and a glimpse into how important cross-country skiing is in Norway.
Please note: the course content has been developed with input from local Olympic champion and co-owner Erik Valnes, but he will not personally guide the tour.
Included: Skis, boots and poles – all necessary equipment for skiing.
Please bring: Warm clothing, gloves and a hat
Number of participants: min. 2 – max. 16
Level of difficulty: Beginner – no prior experience required
Age: 6+
Latest meeting time and place: 09:30am or 01:30pm – Dramsvegen 192/Tromsø Skistadion.
Total Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Prices from
900 NOK per person
- Prices may vary depending on the season.
- Adult: from NOK 900
- Child (6+): from NOK 900
Facilities
- Suitable for children and families
- English
- German
- Norwegian
- Easy
- Light meal included
- 1-2 hours
- Child 6+
- Child 12+
- 3-5 hours
About SkiTromsø - Arctic Ski Experience
SkiTromsø is a local company offering guided cross-country skiing tours in Tromsø, with extensive experience in Norwegian skiing traditions.
We provide safe, high-quality ski experiences in small groups, focusing on learning, comfort, and enjoying the Arctic outdoors. All necessary equipment is included, and our activities take place on easy, accessible trails on Tromsøya.
Our tours are adapted to different skill levels and suitable for both beginners and those with some experience. Families are welcome, but children must be able to ski independently, and the activity is not suitable for children aged 0–5. The activity is not adapted for guests with physical disabilities.
During the tour, we serve a warm drink and a traditional Norwegian snack, offering a small taste of local winter culture. We do not offer vegetarian or vegan alternatives. SkiTromsø is not currently eco-certified.
What sets SkiTromsø apart is our team of highly skilled local guides. All guides are current or former competitive skiers, and our product is developed in collaboration with our co-owner and Olympic gold medalist skier Erik Valnes. This combination of professional expertise, high-quality equipment, and deep insight into both skiing traditions and the local area makes SkiTromsø a unique and specialist provider of cross-country skiing experiences in Tromsø.