Snowshoeing – Day Trip in Bodø, Northern Norway
Discover the Arctic winter on a guided showshoe hike. Wander through snow-covered forests and open winter terrain, and enjoy the freedom of being out in nature. It’s a wonderful way to explore the Norwegian outdoors, and no previous experience is needed – if you can walk, you can snowshoe.
Leave the everyday behind and step into the quiet winter landscapes around Bodø, where mountain views and the fjords will form the backdrop to your adventure. Snowshoes let you walk across soft, deep snow with greater ease, opening up for snowy terrain for you to explore on foot.
Every hike is different. Your local guide will adapt the route to the weather, snow conditions, and the group’s abilities, choosing a route that makes the most of the day while keeping the pace and difficulty suitable for everyone.
After a short introduction to the equipment, your guide will lead the way, helping you to get comfortable using the snowshoes and offering guidance throughout the hike, with safety always a priority.
Take time to enjoy the views and the peaceful surroundings, and soak up the tranquility of the landscapes. With hot drinks and snacks included, there’s also time to take breaks, warm you up and enjoy the experience without ever feeling rushed.
Snowshoeing is a lovely winter activity for families, couples and solo travellers alike. Whether you’re trying snowshoes for the first time or looking for a different way to experience winter in Northern Norway, a guided snowshoe hike is a wonderful way to get beyond the usual sights and enjoy the Arctic outdoors first-hand.
With regards to the snowshoeing trip, this blew me away. We were shown beautiful photographic spots, which were out of this world!! The snowshoeing was great fun, even to us novices, again beautiful scenery culminating with building our own fire and enjoying our stunning snowy surroundings.
Price
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Minimum 2 people.
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Level
Moderate. Please see details below.
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Duration
A total of 4 - 5 hours, including transport from/to downtown Bodø.
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Group size & Capacity
Min: 2 people. Available for groups. Please see details below.
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Season & Availability
December - March (April).
Worth Knowing - Day Trip Snowshoeing & Winter Hiking
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Do I need any outdoor experience?
Is this trip for me? This trip is designed for intermediates. You don’t need any specific skills. That said you should have some outdoor experience in walking before you arrive. Snowshoeing demands good health and a minimum of coordination skills.
Grading: this trip is graded as Moderate – Blue grading.
More about the grading system in Norway.
Minimum age: Our recommended minimum age for children is around age 10.
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Terrain, distance and elevation
Terrain: Low mountain forests typical to Northern Norway (pine and birch). Near to lakes and mountains. Normally no paths, slightly rugged terrain and some hills.
Total length: Approx. 20 km by minibus or car each way to reach the starting point. The length of the actual snowshoe trip will be adapted to suit the group. A typical snowshoeing trip will normally be no longer than 2 – 3 km unless you are really keen to do a full-day hike?
Elevation: The starting point is typically 20 metres above sea level, while the maximum elevation on the snowshoe trip will be no more than 100 m a.s.l.
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What do I need to bring?
You should bring
Your own hiking gear suitable for winter.
Good footwear (warm hiking boots or winter boots).
A small daypack for your snack, camera and some extra clothing.
We will provide
Snowshoes, hiking poles and gaiters.
A knowledgeable, English-speaking guide with a sense of humour and passion for winter hiking.
Quality headlamps for evening hikes, which make the trips enjoyable even during the winter darkness.
Return transfers from downtown Bodø to the starting point and back again after the trip are included in the tour price.
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Where and when do we meet
- The meeting point is in the lobby of Scandic Havet Hotel, conveniently located in the town centre. Please see map above.
If you need pick up somewhere else in Bodø, please contact us to arrange for an alternate location. - Meeting time: We operate this tour at fixed times. Please see start times in the booking calendar.
- The meeting point is in the lobby of Scandic Havet Hotel, conveniently located in the town centre. Please see map above.
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Group size - We prefer small groups
- The typical group size for our trips range from 2 to 15. We prefer to keep the group size as small as possible for these trips, which improves the experience for the participants and guide alike. NB: We don’t mix private group trips with solo travellers.
- What is the minimum number of participants? To run this tour, a minimum of two people must book. If this minimum is not met, we reserve the right to cancel the tour. You will then have the option of being rebooked on an alternative date or receiving a full refund.
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Can I book if I’m on my own?
- Yes, you can! The groups on several of our trips are made up of solo travellers. You are welcome to come on your own and make new friends.
- Private tour as solo traveller? If you are the only one to book but you wish to go ahead with the tour on your original date, another option is to book a private tour. In this case, you will need to pay for the minimum number of participants required.
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Weather cancellation policy
Naturally, snowshoeing requires snow! Bodø is located on the Northern Norwegian coast, which means the snow cover near the town centre varies during the wintertime. However, it is far more stable in inland areas just a short drive from town. Don’t worry – we will find the snow!
There is normally no need to cancel this trip due to weather. The only exception is extremely strong wind and/or heavy rain. If the weather gets too bad, we will consider choosing alternative routes or experiences.