Christmas Trips · HIKING & TREKKING
The 8 best winter walks & hikes you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Travel from Helsinki to Liesjärvi National Park for an easy 4.5 to 5 km winter hike with a guide such as Jeff, Mari, or Alex. Expect wildlife clues, snowy pine forest, a campfire lunch in a wilderness hut, and warm boots or spikes if needed.
“Jeff was absolutely fantastic very knowledgeable and a good cook. Definitely do this tour.”
Join a guide such as Mickey, Brooke, Julia, or Lillian for a three-hour Chicago holiday walk with deep-dish pizza, a Palmer House brownie, a Chicago-style hot dog or Italian beef, cider, Millennium Park sights, State Street decorations, and Christkindlmarket access.
“This was mine and my husband's first time visiting Chicago together. I came to visit the Christkindlmarket, and I chose the Holiday Hike tour for its combination of food tastings and tour of the city. The food was full servings so quite filling after viRead more”
Leave central Helsinki with a guide such as Jeff, Mari, Alex, or Helena for an easy 4.5 to 5 kilometer walk in Liesjärvi National Park. Expect winter forest, wildlife notes, a heated wilderness hut, and a Finnish lunch with hot drinks and dessert. Winter boots and warm accessories are provided.
“Be patient. Depending on the time of year, the beauty and wonder will unfold differently for you. Our guide, Mari, was a gem. The random group drawn together that day- gracious. I can't believe my good fortune with the company I had along with weather that was absolutely breathtaking, not merely from the cold. This is not a fast-tourism experience. Being in nature is what you make of it. Come with curiosity and wonder. In this winter excursion, the snowy trail along with the bright and crisp air made us move slower, gave us time to be present and observe the gifts of the season. Do take this adventure, leave…”
Join local guide Ingunn and her friendly dog Nero for a 150-minute forest hike near Oslo. Ride 20 minutes by train to Kolbotn, walk through snowy woods to a viewpoint and lake, then warm up with a campfire, hot drink, and Norwegian snack in a group of no more than 10.
“It was great to experience the Norwegian countryside being guided by Ingunn who has such a passion for the outdoors and active life. Nero the dog is a great companion and lots of fun which adds another dimension to the hike.”
Leave Rovaniemi for a six-hour winter hike through frozen forests and open views that feel almost lunar. Your guide drives, leads the walk, and serves a hot drink with cookies. Guides may speak English, French, Spanish, Catalan, or Persian. Winter clothing costs extra.
“Estuvo muy hermoso el tour y Valentino es un excelente guía y conductor, recomendado!”
Leave Oslo by train for a 2.5-hour forest hike with guides Ingunn or Margarita and Nero, a charming dog. Walk past lakes and a panoramic viewpoint, then warm up with Norwegian waffles and hot drinks beside Gjersjøen. Winter ice spikes are provided when needed.
“Good communication, well organised! Margarita was a wonderful tour guide! We were a small group so were happily chatting the entire way around. Highlight was waffles looking over the frozen lake!”
Set out from Rovaniemi at 10:00 for a guided 4 to 5 km winter walk at Vikaköngäs. Guides such as Mou, Denys, David, Anita, and Isaac lead you through snowy forest, across a bridge and frozen lake, and toward a lookout, followed by a campfire BBQ. Pickup, thermal suits, and crampons are offered.
“Well organised, with hotel pick up, and overalls provided guided walking tour in the snow covered forest. Some fitness level is required to complete the 5 km walk on the icy trucks, but was suitable for my 10, 12 and 15 year olds who truly enjoyed the snowy adventure and campfire BBQ. Our native guide Denys gave us an insight into local forests and traditional ways of lapish people.”
Join Ruka Safaris for a three-hour daytime snowshoe hike through snow-covered forest near Ruka. A Finnish- or English-speaking guide leads you along quiet trails, with snowshoes, transport, and a warm drink break included. Pickup is optional, and the activity costs $97 per person.
Pick a market, a lights run or a night in the snow.
