Sweden · HIKING & TREKKING
Sweden gives you the legal right to walk almost anywhere, which makes the guided options about knowing where to go. These 8 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!”
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.”
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