Snowshoe Winter Hiking Stockholm

Winter Hiking in Stockholm is a fantastic way to catch a glimpse of the fantastic nature that Sweden has to offer. Imagine hiking under a blue sky and the sun’s reflection on the snow. Suddenly you realize that there is no sound around you at all. Apart from nature, there’s nothing but you and your fellow explores together with your guide. Experience Winter Wonderland as from a fairy tale. Hike over frozen lakes, through frozen pine forests, and track animals in the snow.

Highlights

Hike in breath taking nature
Take a selfie at a viewpoint
Learn about geological history of the area.
Wonder through winter wonderland
Cross snow covered lakes with safety equipment
Track deer, boar and moose in the snow
Learn about nature & animals
Pickup & drop off from Stockholm
Small and personal groups, averaging 3-6 guests (max 8)
Taste Swedish fika around a campfire

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Hikers on TripAdvisor…

”one day in the forest and one ice-skating – both trips truly memorable and bucket list moments achieved! We could not recommend Green Trails more. They took any concerns we had away, kept us safe and brought us to places we would never have experienced without them!!!”

”Wonderful nature, highly experienced and friendly guide, excellent equipment. The guide took us off trail and taught us how to use the compass. We saw many animal tracks (no real animals unfortunately) and crossed two frozen lakes. Cosy campfire with great food from the restaurant where we met in the morning. An amazing experience to be the first to step on the untouched snow on the lake. Overall a great day in nature that we will never forget. Therefore highly recommended!”

”we had a full day of hiking, trekking on trails, off piste and on frozen lakes. It was a small group of 4, including Eric, our guide. I can only repeat what has been said before – Eric is a funny guy – loads of jokes, witty stories and interesting facts about the area – which he clearly knows inside out. We made a fire and had the most amazing lunch ever (it is supplied by Green Trails). The best day we had in Stockholm. If you are in any doubt – book it and enjoy a proper day with this amazing nature 🙂”

”Eric is a very resourceful guide. He showed us ways to identify animals with their footprints, taught us some surviving skills and outdoor cooking skills. The view for the entire hike was picturesque, but that moment, the scenery surrounding us was just magical! It was a great day (with plenty of free jokes included). The tour is very well-organized and I would highly-recommend them to my friends when they visit.”

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Snowshoe hiking Stockholm: what to see?

Environment: Winter wonderland, where everything seems to have come to a halt. We hike through a variety of taiga forest and deciduous forests. We will cross lakes, solid frozen, using ice safety equipment and snowshoes providing traction and stability. Back on land we clip our snowshoes back to our packs due to rocky underground. We'll hike up viewpoints overlooking endless forests. If weather conditions take us to the archipelago we'll see a plethora of islands surrounded by ice.

Wildlife: If we are lucky it will snow during the night and clear up during the day, making it perfect for wildlife tracking as animals leave their prints in the fresh snow. We see tracks all the time, and at times we even see those to whom the tracks belong. In most cases roedeer and moose. Woodpeckers and other birds can be seen frequently, and beaver marks are common to stumble upon as well! We might even go around and spot their dam.

Itinerary

Meet & greet @ meeting point
Introduction & briefing
Gear fitting
Transfer by minivan
Set off on our mini expedition!
Hike through pine forests
Strap on snowshoes & cross a frozen lake
Learn how to use fire steel
Enjoy a cozy campfire lunch
Walk up to viewpoint
transfer back to Stockholm
Conclusion & goodbyes
Enjoy a well deserved evening of relaxation

Included in the experience

Pickup & drop off from Stockholm
A winter hike through beautiful scenery
Learn about animals and tracking
Campfire lunch
Swedish fika (hot drink with pastries)
Equipment (snowshoes, hiking poles, gaiters, backpack)
Safety equipment for on ice
Small group, averaging at 3-6 travelers per guide (max 8)
A friendly and skilled guide

Meeting point

We meet @ our Urban Basecamp in the heart of Södermalm (Tideliusgatan 62, 118 69 Stockholm).
Private: With a private tour you will get picked up from your accommodation.

Other important information

This tour involves physical motion and being in healthy shape is therefore required.
No prior winter or snowshoe experience is required.
This is a winter hiking excursion. If the snow level demands the use of snowshoes we will use these. Otherwise we use ice grip cleats under our boots when crossing lakes.

Booking

Our winter hiking in Stockholm tour has student- and youth discounts. These only apply with:
Student: valid student- and ID cards. Does not apply for PHD students. Max age 25.
Child: valid ID card. Max age 15.

Doesn't our schedule suit you? Send us a message and we'll see what we can do!

Other tours in Stockholm

Extend your Scandinavian winter experience and book our weekend break instead! Would you like to try Sweden's national sport? Check out the Cross Country Skiing instead. If you'd like to spend the day on the frozen lakes or even the frozen Baltic Sea have a look at the Ice Skating!

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