Snowshoe Trek in Kiruna's Forest: Hot Fika at the Summit

Trek uphill through silent forest and warm up by firelight at the summit.

A guided snowshoe trek outside Kiruna combines a gentle uphill walk through snowy forest with hot drinks and traditional Swedish fika prepared over an open fire at the summit. The tour includes minivan transfer from the meeting point, snowshoes and warm gear, and runs about three hours at a relaxed pace with time to spot wildlife tracks and absorb the Arctic quiet. Small groups and an English-speaking guide keep the experience personal and accessible for ages ten and up.

The experience

You meet your guide 30 minutes before departure and travel by minivan from the meeting point to the trailhead in Kurravaara, just outside the city. The walk itself follows a gentle uphill route through the winter forest at a pace that lets you pause, listen, and take in the landscape without rushing. Your guide points out wildlife tracks in the snow and shares stories about the local nature, wildlife, and way of life in Kiruna: the kind of detail that turns a forest walk into something you remember.

At the top, the effort pays off with sweeping views across the surrounding terrain. This is where the tour shifts from movement to stillness: your guide prepares hot coffee or lingonberry juice and a light snack over an open fire, a moment of warmth and quiet that feels genuinely local rather than staged. You descend the same route through the forest as the light begins to shift.

Snowshoes and poles come with you, along with warm overalls, mittens, boots, and a hat. The gear is built for Arctic conditions, so you stay comfortable even when the temperature drops. The whole experience runs roughly three hours and stays accessible for most fitness levels. The pace and small group size mean you're not racing anyone else.

What’s included

• Minivan transfer from the meeting point to the trailhead.
• snowshoes and poles.
• warm overalls, mittens, boots, and hat.
• English-speaking guide.
• hot coffee or lingonberry juice and a light snack at the summit.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 to 79 years) · Child (10 to 12 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 24

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Kiruna Guidetur AB

Is this one for you?The minivan transfer from the meeting point means you don't need a rental car or a ride to reach the forest. Book this if you're arriving without transport or staying in the city and want a morning or afternoon that doesn't depend on finding your own way out.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 12 years). Children under 10 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 should I wear under the warm overalls provided on the snowshoe trek?

Layer thermal or wool base layers under the provided overalls, and wear thick socks inside the boots. The guide will advise on layering when you meet, but the supplied gear handles the Arctic cold once you're dressed underneath.

Can I do the snowshoe trek if I've never snowshoed before?

Yes. The trek follows a gentle uphill route at a relaxed pace, and snowshoes come with the tour. Your guide leads the walk and adjusts the experience to the group, so first-timers are welcome and the pace suits all fitness levels.

What happens if the weather is too extreme on the day of my tour?

Tours are weather dependent and may be adjusted or rescheduled for safety in extreme conditions. Your guide will make that call based on conditions on the morning of your trek.

Is the minivan transfer included in the price, or do I need to arrange my own way to the trailhead?

Minivan transfer from the meeting point to the starting point in Kurravaara is included. You don't need your own transport to reach the forest.

How many people typically go on one of these snowshoe treks?

Groups stay small, which keeps the experience personal and gives everyone time to absorb the quiet of the winter forest and talk with the guide without feeling rushed or crowded.