12 Winter Days Out in Sweden Worth the Krona

1.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $161Our pick

Paddle Stockholm’s frozen archipelago in a dry suit, warm up with Swedish fika, then brave a Baltic plunge and sauna.

“Our guide (sorry, forgot her name) was excellent; passionate, energetic, helpful, considerate of the needs of the group, and knowledgeable. We never felt unsafe and truly enjoyed the entire experience. Every single staff member was helpful, polite and positive. My partner has problems with cold fingers and one of the staff jumped in to provide her hand warmers which made the difference in the whole experience for her.”

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2.Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Review of Abisko’s 2-hour snowshoe hike, with mountain views, wildlife tracks, warm drinks, guide tips, price advice, and practical details.

“Chad was an amazing guide on hike and very knowledgeable. He explained everything and went out of his way to help my wife find her phone in the snow that was lost on the hike. Thank you, Chad!!!”

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3.Winter Snowshoe Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · from $176

Review the Stockholm winter snowshoe hike, with frozen lakes, forest trails, campfire lunch, gear tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“Although we weren’t very lucky with the wether, we had a fantastic day. Eric did a super great job. He explained a lot, was extremely motivated and we had a great ambiance in our group. We highly recommend this trip.”

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4.Snowshoe in a Winter Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $147

Snowshoe through Kiruna’s quiet winter forest, track Arctic wildlife, learn about Sami culture, and warm up with berry juice and cookies.

“On recommande à 100%> Anders est un guide passionné et bienveillant. Il nous as fait découvrir un paysage et une nature magnifique. Merci beaucoup !!”

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5.Snowshoe Winter Hike from Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $192

Review of Stockholm’s 8-hour snowshoe hike, with frozen lakes, campfire lunch, fika, wildlife, gear, pricing, and practical winter tips.

“It’s one of those once in a life time experiences. I really enjoyed the hike, despite being tired. We also walked on two lakes, which was very scary but our guide managed to help all of us and even take pictures and videos while we do so. The soup we had was very delicious as well!”

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6.Stockholm Winter Boat Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · from $21Best value

Review of Stockholm’s winter boat tour: island views, guided commentary, blankets, onboard snacks, price, comfort, and booking advice.

“I’m sorry to say that I will not be booking with this organization again. The information provided on the website about the winter boat tour in Stockholm did not align with the actual experience. Before booking, my sister and I contacted Viator and were assured that soup and Read more”

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7.Snowshoe up a Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $147

Snowshoe above Kiruna’s tree line with local guide Anders, spotting animal tracks, watching Arctic light, and warming up with berry juice.

“We really enjoyed snowshoeing and seeing the sunset from the top of the mountain. Anders went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time, including bringing homemade berry juice and cookies. We could tell he is very knowledgeable and passionate about his job. The walk itself is fairly easy but would be difficult to do independently. We definitely recommend this tour! (Bonus points: Anders learned the names of all the local animals in Italian. We were so impressed!)”

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8.Winter Kayak Tour in Stockholm City (Dry Suit Kayaking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $153

Paddle Stockholm’s winter waterways in a dry suit, passing Gamla Stan and city bridges on a safe, small-group kayak tour.

“Bobby the tour guide was great! Knowledgeable and good guy to talk to. Ensured a safe expedience for all.”

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9.Winter City Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3.5 - 4 hours · from $171

Paddle Stockholm's quiet winter waterways in a dry suit, see City Hall and Gamla Stan, and warm up with lunch or fika.

“really nice trip, professional gear, nice guide and lunch!”

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10.Nordic Touring Skiing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $151

Glide across frozen sea and forest near Luleå on a small-group Nordic ski tour with Swedish fika, local stories, and warm gear.

“Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit mit Henrik! Das Wetter war aufgrund des milden Winters nicht perfekt. Hendrik hat die Tour deshalb verlegt und wir konnten dort eine super Zeit verbringen. Neben Snacks und warmen Getränken erhielten wir viele tolle Informationen über das schwedische Outdoorleben. Man merkt einfach, dass Hendrik liebt was er tut und genau das macht diese Aktivität so empfehlenswert. Equipment ist sehr modern und hochwertig. Auch Sonderwünsche (Drohnenbilder) waren kein Problem. Danke Hendrik ! Englisch: We had a great time with Henrik! The weather wasn't perfect due to the mild winter. Hendrik therefore rescheduled the tour and we were able to have a great time there. In addition…”

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11.Stockholm Top attractions all-inclusive Gran Tour Winter Edition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $310

See Stockholm’s Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, Viking treasures, and Gamla Stan with lunch included on this winter small-group tour.

“David provided a very informative and interesting tour. He is very knowledgeable and friendly and gave us great insight into Stockholm and Sweden, including its history and culture, as well as useful practical advice. We learned a lot more about the city and country from this tour than we would have from other more generic tours. We highly recommend the tour, especially if you are only in Stockholm for a short time and/or want to learn more about the city than the usual touristy information.”

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12.Cross-Country Skiing Tour with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $176

Review of Kiruna’s 3-hour guided cross-country ski tour, with Arctic scenery, small groups, equipment, pickup details, price, and practical tips.

“Annette var super sød og meget hjælpsom, da vi alle var nybegyndere på langrendsski. God oplevelse for familien.”

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