Guided Snowshoe Walk on Tromsoya Island, Tromso

You walk on top of the snow instead of sinking into it.

A guided snowshoe walk on Tromsoya Island in Tromso takes you through forest and open terrain on foot with snowshoes and poles, led by a local guide who teaches you how to use them and shares information about the Arctic landscape and culture. The walk lasts 2.5 hours including a break for a hot drink and lefse (a local sweet snack), and transport from Tromso city centre is included. The route is designed for all fitness levels and families with children from age 8, and an alternative activity or full refund is offered if there is no snow.

The experience

If you have a free morning or afternoon in Tromso and have never tried snowshoeing, this is the entry point. A driver picks you up from the city centre and takes you 5 minutes to the top of Tromsoya Island. Once there, your guide fits the snowshoes and poles to your boots and shows you how to walk in them. The instruction takes the awkwardness out of the first steps. Then you set out into the forest.

The terrain is mostly flat with occasional gentle hills, and the guide leads you through birch and spruce forest that opens onto views of the landscape around the island. You stop several times for photographs and to hear about the local environment and Arctic culture. Partway through, you break for warmth: the guide serves lefse (a thin, slightly sweet local pastry) and a hot drink before you continue. The whole walk takes 2.5 hours from start to finish.

Snowshoes and poles are provided, and you need to tell the operator your European shoe size when you book so the equipment fits properly. Winter clothes are not included, but they can be rented separately at Tromsø Outdoor Rental Center if you don't have your own. The walk is designed for people with little or no experience, all fitness levels, and families: children as young as 8 can join. If there is no snow on the day of your walk, the operator offers an alternative activity or a full refund.

What’s included

• Local guide in English.
• snowshoes and hiking poles.
• hot drink and lefse (local sweet snack).
• roundtrip transport from Tromso city centre to Tromsoya Island.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (8 to 11 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Tromso Outdoor AS

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and instruction comfortably even if you don't speak Norwegian. This walk suits first-timers and families with children from 8 who want to learn snowshoeing in a small group with a local who knows the forest and the Arctic environment.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 11 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What do I need to bring for a snowshoe walk on Tromsoya Island?

Snowshoes, poles and instruction are provided by the guide. You need to bring or rent winter clothes: warm jacket, snow pants, insulated boots, gloves and hat. Winter gear can be rented separately at Tromsø Outdoor Rental Center if you don't have your own. Tell the operator your European shoe size at checkout so the snowshoes fit properly.

How long is the walk and what is the terrain like?

The walk lasts 2.5 hours including a break. The route follows mostly flat terrain with some gentle hills through birch and spruce forest on Tromsoya Island, with stops for photos and views of the surrounding landscape.

What happens if there is no snow when I arrive in Tromso?

If snow is not present in the area on the day of your walk, the operator offers an alternative activity or a full refund of the tour cost.

Does the price include transport from my hotel?

Roundtrip transport from Tromso city centre is included. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included, but public transportation options are available nearby to reach the city centre meeting point.

What is lefse and when do I get it?

Lefse is a traditional local sweet snack: a thin, slightly sweet pastry. The guide serves it with a hot drink during a longer break halfway through the walk to warm you up before you continue.