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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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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