12 Hikes in Norway to Plan a Trip Around

1.From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 840 reviews · 4 hours · from $141Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Scandic Ishavshotel and ride west to Kvaløya for a three-hour mountain outing. You’ll learn snowshoe basics, walk at a manageable pace, stop for sandwiches and hot drinks, and receive photos afterward. Guides such as Max, Ana, Evgeni, and Ellie are known for friendly coaching, but the route changes with snow and weather.

“I had an absolute blast on this snowshoeing tour in Tromsø! The experience was fantastic from start to finish. We were lucky to have perfect weather, which made the scenery even more impressive - beautiful colors stretching across the horizon in every direction. Max and Gerard were amazing guides: friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. They taught us a lot about the area, the weather, the Northern Lights, and more. A special shoutout for the delicious chai tea they brought along for the group. Highly recommended!”

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2.From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 715 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

Travel from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter for an easy-to-moderate snowshoe walk with one or more huskies. Guides such as Harm Jan, Roy, and Liam lead the outing, explain the dogs’ work, and make time for puppies, hot drinks, cookies, and chocolate cake by the fire.

“This was the best experience of my life worth every penny, dogs were amazing the surrounding area was like a winter wonderland, Thank you to our amazing guides for a trip of a lifetime xx”

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3.From Tromsø: Snowshoe Hike in the Arctic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 467 reviews · 4 hours · from $157

Join a guide such as Adrian, Truls, or Espen for a four-hour snowshoe hike from Tromsø to Ersfjordbotn. After a 30-minute van ride, you walk for about three hours through snowy mountain country, with fjord views, wildlife spotting, hot chocolate or a warm drink, and a small snack. The pace suits beginners, but the uphill sections still require effort.

“We have had an amazing tour with Truls. Thanks again. We can highly recommend this tour”

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4.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149Top rated

Join a small group of up to eight for a guided hike from Stavanger to Preikestolen, Norway’s famous Pulpit Rock. Your guide handles transport, fjord crossing, trail pacing, safety, and photos. Early departures can beat the crowds, while guides such as Erle, Ola, Toa, and Marius have added local stories and alternate viewpoints.

“Erle was a fantastic guide. She was passionate and patient with the whole group. She also took amazing pictures of all of us. Such a wonderful hike with a wonderful group and best guide ever. Thank you Erle.”

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5.Trolltunga Classic Overnight Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $559

Join Trolltunga Adventures for a two-day, small-group hike capped at 10 people. You’ll reach Trolltunga after the daytime rush, enjoy time for photos above Ringedalsvatnet, eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner, then return to the cliff after breakfast on day two. Guides named in past praise include Anton, Ola, Marianne, and Hilde.

“Once in a lifetime experience, cannot recommend it highly enough. Anton and Ola took extremely good care of us!”

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6.From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 294 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

Hike Preikestolen from Stavanger with a licensed guide and pickup in a small group of up to eight. Expect a 2.5-hour climb, Lysefjorden views, a Norwegian snack, and, conditions permitting, a quieter old trail. Guides including Ivan, Rasmus, Theo, and Alexander are praised for patient pacing and local stories.

“I absolutely loved the Pulpit Rock guided hike! Teodor is a very Knowledgeable and Fun Guide who made this day trip extremely memorable for all of us! Even though the weather wasn’t at its sunniest best, Teodor made sure we discovered the joy of hiking by taking lesser known (and hence tourist free!) routes along the trail and engage in some fun berry hunting! Thankyou Teodor for giving us memories for a lifetime :) Absolutely Recommend this hike to all !”

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7.Stavanger: Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 279 reviews · 6 hours · from $167

Set out from Stavanger’s cruise terminal with a local guide such as Tore, Mats, or Stein for a four-hour round-trip hike to Preikestolen. Expect steep stone sections, streams, changing mountain views, snacks, and a comfortable bus ride through the world’s deepest subsea tunnel. English, Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish are available.

“It was quite a challenge, but it was worth it. There are three places that require a steeper climb, but the route is rather easy to walk even for people who do not train regularly and do not go on mountain trips. The guide was caring and helpful. And the views of Pulpit Rock are beautiful. We also happened to be there at a time when there was no one else around.”

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8.Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $182

Leave Stavanger at 7 a.m. for an 11-hour guided hike to Kjerag and the famous Kjeragbolten. You’ll ride through valleys to the trailhead, climb steep rock sections with chains, and hike with a group of no more than eight. Guides such as Teo, Sean, Kenth, and Helga are praised for patient pacing, safety help, and photos.

“this is a very challenging hike. You need to have experience with climbing, steep grades and rock faces. Especially in wet conditions as that is the weather most of the time. You need a moderate amount of physical conditioning to make this climb. I found this climb challenging as it was wet, rainy, windy and cold. We were not able you get a good view as it was also cloudy. But it was a good hike and we had a great guide named Toa. He was able to find us the easiest way up and down.”

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9.From Olden: Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Meet your English-speaking guide beside Olden’s cruise pier, ride through Olden Valley, then walk 45 to 60 minutes toward Briksdal Glacier. Expect a moderate uphill route, waterfalls, meltwater streams, and wide views over Olden Lake. Guides such as Sam, Anna, Alyssa, and Elisabet have led past departures, but your guide will vary.

“the scenery was BREATHTAKING. definitely worth your time. there is an option to be taken up in a buggy if you're not able to do the hike (not too strenuous, just a little steep at times). you will still have to walk the last 500m if you take the buggy. if you hike you will have wonderful views the whole time though”

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10.From Tromsø: Evening Fjellheisen Snowshoe Hike and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 91 reviews · 3h 30m · from $173

Meet at Norwegian Travel Shop in central Tromsø, ride Fjellheisen Cable Car to 421 meters, and join an easy, guided one-hour snowshoe hike. Guides such as Henrik, Magnus, Liv, and Hannah help first-timers, search for the aurora, and take a portrait if the lights appear. Hot drinks, pastry, transfers, and photos are included.

“this is a wonderful tour, not only it included a transportation to take you to the cable car, but of coz including the ticket of the cable car. In this tour, there will be a chance that you can see the Aurora during hiking, and I'm glad I'm Lucky enough to see the Aurora there. The tour is not quite hard, it is pretty easy to walk, not as hard as you think. Also, there will be some food provided after the tour (we had some hot chocolate and bread in the cafe/restaurant located at the mountain) on the other hand, our tour Guide Henrik is a very good guide,…”

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11.Alta: Igloo Ice Hotel and Hiking to the Frozen Waterfall.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $282

Spend five hours exploring Sorrisniva’s rebuilt-each-winter Igloo Hotel and snowshoeing about 2 km toward frozen Gargia Foss. Your English-speaking guide collects you anywhere in Alta, provides transfers, hot drinks, and a snack, and can adjust the plan if weather blocks the waterfall route. Small groups are limited to eight.

“An excellent activity with a knowledgeable, friendly and professional guide. Would not hesitate to recommend, not for the unfit though. BRILLIANT”

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12.Arctic hike on Kvaløya Island with drinks and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours · from $165

Join FRAMTours for a five-hour snowshoe hike on Kvaløya, a short drive from Tromsø. Your guide, possibly Filippo, leads you through quiet forests and snowy hills, stopping for fjord views, wildlife facts, photos, hot drinks, and local cake. Equipment is supplied, but you need proper snow boots and warm outdoor clothing.

“Filippo ha hecho un gran trabajo, nos hizo sentir muy agusto. En todo momento ha estado atento a nosotros y nos ha explicado muchas cosas de Noruega y Tromsø. La excursión muy recomendable, una gran experiencia.”

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