The 15 Best Winter Activities in Sweden

1.Ice Climbing Experience with Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125Our pick

You’ll ride from your Abisko or Björkliden accommodation to a nearby icefall, gear up in alpine boots, crampons, a harness, and helmet, then learn the basics of vertical ice climbing with a certified guide. Anna, Axel, and Aril have each earned praise for patient coaching, safety, and encouragement.

“Very good experience with Axel and his collegue. Good technical advices and achievements Amazing experience”

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2.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Kayak near Vaxholm with a small group of up to eight, using a dry suit and winter gear supplied by Skärgårdens Kanotcenter. Guides such as Sam, Jules, Rowan, Karl, and Theresa lead beginners through icy channels and archipelago history. After the paddle, warm up with fika, coffee or tea, and a sauna, with an optional cold Baltic plunge.

“An exhilarating experience in the winter through the frozenvwaters around the archipelago. Great team Well organised and equipped Good safety procedures”

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3.Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

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

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.”

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4.Ice Skating in the Moonlight with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 92 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $142

Meet guide Simas by Riddarholm Church for a small-group night skate on natural ice in Stockholm County. You get Nordic skates, safety gear, a careful briefing, transport, and hot chocolate with fika by a fire. The lake changes with weather and ice conditions, so the route remains a pleasant surprise.

“It was well worth the experience and despite having to change the time due to weather it worked out perfectly!! Guide was great and knowledgeable of the area and has many safety devices for worst case scenario, it’s a pretty exhausting activity so make sure you prepare. If beginner be prepared to slip on some ice 😂”

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5.Beginner friendly Nordic Ice Skating On lakes in Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $205

Spend about seven hours skating on Stockholm’s frozen lakes or Baltic Sea ice with The Green Trails. Your guide provides Nordic skates, safety gear, transport, fika, and a warm lunch. Ice conditions decide the location, and an indoor or prepared rink or winter hike may replace natural ice when needed.

“It was an amazing experience ! Our guide Jonathan was very nice and willing to make us enjoy the day !”

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6.Aurora Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $110

Join a guide such as Robin, Erik, or Rebecca for a three-hour night snowshoe walk near Abisko. Learn to move through soft snow, search for hare, fox, ptarmigan, lemming, and moose tracks, and pause for warm berry juice. Clear skies may reveal the Northern Lights, stars, and Lapporten.

“Everything about the evening was fantastic. Robin was the perfect guide, encouraging us take in the quiet environment of the birch forest in the dark as we walked. Robin pointed out recent and older animal tracks in the snow and gave us information about the trees and local area. It was very magical and ethereal, like the world of Narnia in the snow, and the night sky was so clear and full of stars which were very visible away from the lights of Abisko. We went to a couple of frozen lakes as well and were extremely lucky to see the Northern lights coming and going throughout the hike. We…”

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7.Winter Snowshoe Full-Day Hike

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

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.”

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8.Lake Torneträsk Arctic Ice Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 48 reviews · 2 hours · from $94

Spend two hours learning Arctic ice fishing near Abisko with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to eight. Drill a hole, try for Arctic char, warm up with hot drinks, and cook your catch by the fire. Early-season trips use a nearby lake by minibus; later trips may reach Lake Torneträsk by snowmobile.

“We weren't able to do ice fishing but were offered a snowmobile activity instead which was fantastic. Our guide Michelle, was great. There were plenty of short stops for photo opportunities of the beautiful scenery, a fika break (of course) and on our way back we were lucky enough to see a family of moose.”

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9.Introduction to Ice Skating on Natural Ice in Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $241

Meet Stockholm Adventures ICEguide at 8:00 am for a six-hour introduction to Nordic skating. Your guide chooses the safest nearby ice, supplies skates and safety gear, teaches beginners, and serves a classic outdoor lunch by a bonfire. The group is limited to eight people, with guides such as Johan and Peter offering patient instruction.

“Hands down- most fun experience! The guides were extremely helpful, very friendly, the scenery was BEAUTIFUL, the weather was less than cooperative but the guides made the best of it, including taking us on a side hike and teaching a little about the nature aspects of Sweden. 100/10 would absolutely do it again. I was nervous that I was too uncoordinated, too heavy, too out of shape, and the guides took every fear away!”

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10.Snowshoe in a Winter Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $146

Join guide Anders of Outdoor North 67° for an easy 2 to 2.5-kilometer snowshoe walk through Swedish Lapland near Kiruna. Search for animal tracks, hear about Sami culture and local wildlife, then warm up with homemade berry juice and Kangoskaka by a campfire. Equipment and central Kiruna pickup are included.

“Anders was an excellent guide through the Forest, his knowledge of both nature and wildlife was fascinating. He could point out all the different animal tracks in the snow and speculate on their behaviour too. Likewise, his knowledge of the natural environment we were in was equally fascinating on the tree plantation, the undergrowth and indeed Kiruna itself. I came away not only enjoying the snowshoe walk (which was not arduous) itself but also so much more informed.”

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11.Snowmobile – Forest and Ice Nature Tour 2h

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · from $192

Drive a modern snowmobile through snowy forests, across frozen lakes, and along Luleå’s Arctic archipelago with an English-speaking nature guide. Brändön Lodge provides warm clothing, boots, mittens, helmets, hot drinks, and a snack. Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid license. Small children may ride in a sled behind the guide.

“Gustaf was an amazing guide and a real local! We really enjoyed our ride!”

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12.Wilderness Tour with Snowmobile & Ice Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 5 hours · from $254

From Kiruna, you’ll ride to Kalixforsbron for snowmobile training, a guided Arctic tour, ice fishing, and a fire-cooked lunch with Swedish Fika. Groups are limited to six, and each snowmobile is shared by two people. Guides such as Luc and Benedict have been praised for clear instruction and friendly help.

“Superbe journée motoneige. Nous avons tenté la pêche mais ça n'a pas mordu, au coin du feu .Notre guide était au top, merci Luc. C'est juste magique je recommande vivement, si on aime être au plus proche de la nature.”

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13.Snowshoe Winter Hike from Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $191

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!”

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14.Stockholm Winter Boat Tour with Guide

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

You’ll cruise Stockholm’s quays and circle the Fjäderholmarna islands on a guided winter boat ride lasting about 1 hour 15 minutes. A guide provides commentary, while blankets help on the open deck. Hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light food are sold onboard, but they are not included in the $21 price.

“Informative boat trip around some of Stockholm’s islands. Could sit upstairs in fresh air or undercover downstairs. Light refreshments served. Would highly recommend this trip - suitable for all ages.”

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15.Snowshoe up a Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $146

Join local guide Anders for a 2.5-hour, 3 to 3.5-kilometer snowshoe hike above Kiruna’s tree line. You’ll follow animal tracks, learn about Arctic nature, and pause at the summit for hot local berry juice and perhaps homemade cookies. Pickup, snowshoes, and a headlamp are included.

“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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