Sweden · HIKING & TREKKING
Sweden gives you the legal right to walk almost anywhere, which makes the guided options about knowing where to go. These 14 cover the Abisko valley, the national parks near Stockholm and the sunset hikes, with distances and difficulty.
Join a small group for a gentle 1.5 to 2-hour walk through Abisko National Park. Your Lights Over Lapland guide may point out reindeer tracks, moose, mountain hare, birds, and Arctic plant life. Expect snowy paths, frozen lake views, photo stops, and hotel pickup from Abisko or Björkliden.
“Great to be taken to some good locations in the National Park and to learn about the landscape and the people.”
Walk 3 to 4 km through Abisko National Park with a guide such as Sara, Felix, Cecilia, or Marco. Expect mountain birch forest, the Abisko River canyon, Lake Torneträsk views, wildlife tracks, and stories about Sami life. The two-hour hike suits beginners, but warm clothing and steady footing are essential.
“The morning hike was amazing. Sicilia showed us around great places and also explained the history of Abisko and the railways and the canyon. It was really breath taking views and would suggest you ll to book this one. It’s worth the price !”
Leave central Stockholm for a small-group evening hike through Tyresta National Park. An English-speaking guide such as Jasmin, Eleanor, or Jakob leads you past lakes and old forest, with wildlife spotting, fika, and a Swedish meal by the water. Expect about 5 to 5.5 kilometers on uneven ground.
“was probably the nicest thing i’ve ever done. the landscape was breathtakingly beautiful and jacob guided us so well. 11/10, would recommend.”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Anne, Anna, Michelle, or Cecilia for a two-hour snowshoe walk through Abisko’s birch forest and snowy backcountry. You’ll receive transfers, warm clothing, and a hot drink, with time for mountain views, photographs, and wildlife tracks. Waterproof shoes are essential, and children under eight cannot join.
“sooooo lovely. the walk was beautiful. Michelle was a kind and warm guide. the whole thing was lovely. Just the right level of challenge too.”
Leave central Stockholm by public bus for a small-group evening hike in Tyresta National Park. Walk 6 to 8 km through old forest, over granite, beside lakes, and sometimes off trail. Guides such as Sofia, Bobby, Leo, and Jakob have led past groups, with fika and a seasonal meal served outdoors.
“Bobby was a great guide. Very passionate about nature and saw truly some breathtaking Swedish nature. You are not staying on a trail for this hike, so just make sure you dress appropriately!”
Spend about seven hours exploring snowy forests and frozen lakes outside Stockholm with a guide such as Tigo, Eric, or George. You’ll learn snowshoe technique, Swedish wildlife, and outdoor skills, then cook and eat an organic lunch by a campfire. Snow conditions may mean using ice grips instead.
“BOOK THIS TRIP REGARDLESS OF SNOW!! Being from Australia, we were initially disappointed to not get snow for our tour, but it turned out to be a highlight of our trip regardless! We saw unique and beautiful landscapes, pestered our patient and magnificent guide with many questions, ate delicious Fika, and learned many new skills. We went with a 9 year old and she had an absolute blast.”
Spend about five hours hiking 10 to 12 km through Nacka Nature Reserve with an English-speaking guide. The day includes a campfire-cooked lunch, Swedish fika, forest trails, lakes, granite cliffs, and a short bus ride back toward Slussen. Guides such as Max, Sofia, Leo, and Francisco are known for friendly, personal outings.
“I was a little nervous to be a solo female traveler going on this trip, but Leo was totally awesome and made me (and the other solo female traveler who joined us) feel completely comfortable. One of my favorite parts of the hike was visiting a flowing spring to fill up our water bottles with delicious fresh water and hearing Leo's explanations about Sweden's geology/nature. If you're going in the summer time, bring bug spray!”
Join True Nature Sweden for a five-hour hike in a national park near Stockholm. Your English-speaking guide leads a group of no more than eight, with lunch cooked over a campfire, coffee, tea, snacks, and needed gear included. Guides such as Daniel, Lucas, and Markus have hosted hikes featuring frozen lakes, beaver homes, and Swedish wildlife.
“Great experience and great tour guide !! Love the way the government and the Swedish people protect their natural environment. Sweden is a true example on that.”
Leave Stockholm by minibus for a seven-hour winter hike in a nearby nature reserve. Guide Lukas or another English-speaking guide leads up to eight people through snowy forest, sharing facts about Swedish plants, wildlife, culture, and history. You will cook lunch over a campfire, enjoy coffee or tea with fika snacks, and may walk across a frozen lake if conditions allow.
“Schöne Tour durch den Natoinalpark. Leckeres Mittagessen über dem Feuer.”
Leave central Stockholm by minibus for an eight-hour winter hike in a national park or nature reserve. Your small group uses snowshoes or ice cleats, watches for wildlife, learns forest skills, and may cross frozen lakes under supervision. Lunch, Swedish fika, equipment, and transport are included.
“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!”
Travel from central Stockholm by van and ferry to Öja, the archipelago’s southernmost island. Guide Simas leads an 11-kilometer hike through rocky ground, forest, village lanes, and coastal history, including Landsort lighthouse and an abandoned 1980s battery. Expect lunch, fika, and a possible barbecue in a group of no more than eight.
“Dieser Ausflug war zur vorstellen Zufriedenheit, unser sympathischer Guide hat sich sehr viel Mühe gegeben, um alle Teilnehmer zufrieden zu stellen. Diese Eindrücke auf der Insel waren toll.”
Alexandra picks you up in central Stockholm for a private forest outing about 20 minutes away. Walk easy pine-forest trails, pause for fika by a lake, learn Swedish sauna customs, alternate heat with an optional lake plunge, then enjoy an organic lunch by an indoor fireplace. Towels, slippers, and transport are included.
“Alexandra is an exceptional guide! I have so much gratitude that she shared her time with me on a quiet and meditative hike in the woods just a few miles out of Stockholm. I learned about the local fauna and enjoyed a tea break with a view. A visit to a community sauna and ice plunge was restorative and energizing. I particularly enjoyed a shared meal with Alexandra in a cozy cabin that felt quite distant from the usual tourist spots; precisely the experience I was seeking on this trip to Sweden. Above all, Alexandra is an absolute delight; informative, kind, and passionate. I hope to have an opportunity to…”
Meet in central Stockholm at 6:30 pm and ride to Tyresta National Park with a local guide such as Alexandra or John. Walk easy forest trails, visit an old village, stop by a lake for a vegetarian meal cooked over a fire, and return through the long Nordic twilight. Groups are limited to eight.
“We had a wonderful experience with John. He was very pleasant and ensured that we would have a memorable time. We loved that he brought a grill and cooked for us by the lake. This will always be a special memory for us.”
Leave central Stockholm at 9 a.m. for a two-day hike near Gnesta, with forest paths, lakes, campfire cooking, fika, two lunches, dinner, breakfast, and a night in a tent. Groups are capped at eight. Bring or rent camping gear and a backpack, then return to Stockholm around 5 p.m. the next day.
“Een vriendin en ik hebben erg genoten van deze hiking trip. De gids houdt rekening met de wensen van de gasten. Je kampeert bij een mooi meer en kookt boven het kampvuur. We hebben ook thee gemaakt van de takjes van een boom! Het eten is goed verzorgd, je komt niks tekort. Echt leuk om dit zo een keer te doen!”
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