The 8 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 $88Best value

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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