Guided Daytime Snowshoe Hike Kiruna: 3 Hours in Arctic Forest

Three hours walking through silent snow forest with a guide who knows what lives there

A guided snowshoe hike in Kiruna's Arctic winter forest lasts 3 hours, with snowshoes, warm drinks and hotel pickup included. You walk at a pace suited to all fitness levels, learning about local wildlife, plants and the region's history from a live English-speaking guide. The hike is built around watching for reindeer, foxes and hares in their winter habitat.

The experience

The hike starts with pickup from your Kiruna hotel and a short drive to the trailhead. Once you're fitted with snowshoes, you walk into the deep snow of the surrounding forest. The gear lets you move without sinking, so the effort stays manageable even when the snow is thick. A guide leads the way, pointing out animal tracks, explaining what the local plants are doing under the snow, and sharing stories about the region and its people.

The 3-hour walk is paced so anyone can do it, whether you're training for a mountain expedition or just want to be outside in winter quiet. You'll stop for a warm drink partway through, standing in the forest with a view that doesn't need a camera to stay in your head. The guide watches for wildlife (reindeer, foxes and hares move through these woods), and knows where to look and when to stay still so you might see them.

What’s included

• Snowshoes and all necessary gear.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full 3 hours.
• a warm drink break during the hike.
• hotel pickup and return transport.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to9h before

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

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 effort

Operated by Explore Arctic

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Kiruna without a rental car and want to walk into the Arctic forest with someone who knows it. The guide and the pickup solve the logistics, so you just show up ready to walk.

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Top questions

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 should I wear on a snowshoe hike in Kiruna in winter?

Dress in layers so you can adjust as you warm up walking. Waterproof outer layers, insulated boots and gloves are essential. The guide will advise on specifics when you're picked up, and locals know what works in Arctic cold.

Do I need experience to go on this hike?

No. The hike is suitable for all fitness levels, and snowshoes are provided so you don't need to have used them before. The guide sets a pace everyone can keep.

What wildlife might I see on the hike?

Reindeer, foxes and hares live in the forests around Kiruna and move through the snow. The guide knows where to watch and when to pause for a better chance of spotting them, though sightings are never guaranteed.

Is the warm drink break included?

Yes. You stop partway through the 3-hour hike for a warm drink break with a view, included in the price.

How does pickup work?

The operator picks you up from your Kiruna hotel and drives you to the snowshoe trailhead, then returns you to your hotel after the hike ends.