Winter Snowshoeing in the Wilderness

Guests reaching the top of the mountain
Guests enjoying the view
Guest jumping with snowshoes
Two guests walking on snowshoes
Guests posing for the camera
Prices from

1500 NOK

per person

Listen to the snow crunch beneath your snowshoes as you walk through the Arctic wilderness.

General information

This tour is operated by Wandering Owl.

Listen to the snow crunch beneath your snowshoes as you walk through the Arctic wilderness. This tour takes you deep into the beautiful landscapes of Northern Norway – far away from the noise of the city.

Take in breathtaking views of fjords, valleys, and majestic mountains. Along the way, we'll find the perfect spot to enjoy your light lunch in peaceful, scenic surroundings.

Sit back, relax, and keep an eye out for wildlife moving quietly through the winter landscape.

After the hike, we'll warm up with a hot drink before bringing you comfortably back to Tromsø city centre.

The minimum age to participate in the tour is 4 years.

Included: Snowshoes (rackets), hiking poles, sandwich with locally sourced ingredients, biscuits & hot drinks, photos from the tour in web-sized resolution

Please bring: A warm layer, a windproof and waterproof jacket, hiking pants, and waterproof hiking boots

Number of participants: Min. 4 – Max. 15

Level of difficulty: Moderate

Departure time and place: 10AM (10:00) in front of the Scandic Ishavshotel

Duration: 4 hours

Prices from

1500 NOK per person

  • Price varies depending on the season.
  • Adult 1500 NOK
  • Teenager (13-17) 1400 NOK
  • Child (4-12) 1400 NOK

Facilities

  • Suitable for children and families
  • English
  • Photo included
  • Car or van (up to 8 persons)
  • Vegetarian
  • Minibus (up to 16 persons)
  • Medium
  • Light meal included
  • Child 6+
  • 3-5 hours

About Wandering Owl

Wandering Owl is an Arctic-based tourism company offering all-inclusive small group activities year-round, with over 10 years of experience organising tours in the Tromsø region.


Our focus is on delivering high-quality, low-impact experiences that connect travellers with the Arctic wilderness in a meaningful and sustainable way. We are proud to be environmentally certified through the Travelife programme, reflecting our commitment to responsible tourism and minimising our impact on local ecosystems.



Our tours are open to everyone, whether you’re travelling solo, with friends, as a couple, or with family. They are generally suitable for children over 6 years old, though minimum age requirements may vary depending on the specific activity. We encourage guests to check individual tour details for age suitability and to evaluate the suitability of the activity for their child’s needs, as well as for the comfort of the group.



At the heart of everything we do is a mission to inspire care for and protection of our fragile natural environment. By guiding small groups and sharing our knowledge of the Arctic, we hope to spark a lasting appreciation for nature that inspires our guests to help protect the wilderness for generations to come.


Visit Tromsø
Phone: +47 776 10 000
Email: [email protected]
Wandering Owl
Phone: +47 484 60 081
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.wanderingowl.com/
Strandvegen 89, 9006 Tromsø

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