Best Ski Trips in Norway — Our Top 13

1.Cross Country Guided Skiing Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 503 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $99Our pick

Learn cross-country skiing in Tromsø with patient guides, Arctic views, warm toddy, local sweets, and a scenic route for beginners.

“The guides were awesome. Very patient and clear in their explanations. As a beginner (me), even the gentle slopes were challenging 😂 but we had ample time to practice and one of them was always nearby (it’s good that there were 2 coaches). It’s not cheap (but everything in Tromso is expensive!) but you get high quality equipment and professional lesson. Overall, a fantastic experience!”

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2.Cross-Country Skiing & Husky Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 257 reviews · 4h 30m · from $145

Ski through Breivikeidet near Tromsø, meet friendly huskies, enjoy Lyngen Alps views, and warm up with cake and hot drinks.

“This was our first ever cross-country skiing experience and it was awesome through and through! The organisation ran smoothly and the activity was really fun and well-instructed. The views were just breathtaking. And we had plenty of time to spend with the lovely dogs and to warm up with a hot coffee and piece of cake. Overall a high quality experience! On top of that, our guide Gigi was amazing, special thanks to you for the great time and all the best for you! V&P”

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3.Learn to Ski – Developed With Local Olympic Champion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 187 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $85

Learn cross-country skiing in Tromsø with local guides, Olympic-tested instruction, Arctic views, warm drinks, and Norwegian snacks.

“Was a great evening of cross-country skiing. Our host was very friendly and got us kitted out quickly. We had an introduction to the basics of x-country and had a few runs in the warm up area. We then continued on the trail out around the park stopping after 5k for some warm blackcurrant and local snack. Towards the end of the evening we were introduced to some more advanced techniques and had a great time going down some larger hills!! Awesome evening 🤙”

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4.Cross-Country Ski Lesson for Beginners in Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134Top rated

Learn cross-country skiing near Tromsø with patient instructors, scenic trails, equipment, transport, hot drinks, and beginner-friendly practice.

“We traveled to Tromso for a week to see the auroras. During the days we took several tours to enjoy the winter life in beautiful Norway. This was one of my top activities to do in Tromso. We had never ski before and our guide Heli was so patient and teached us step by step during a period of 4 hours all of the basics until we got it good enough to not fall every 10 min xD. It was soooo fun! I would definitely do it again. To be honest, I would book any activity with Tromso Outdoor if I'm ever back in Tromso, we did 2 activities with…”

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5.Day Pass for Downhill Skiing at SNØ Ski Dome

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 88 reviews · 1 day · from $52Best value

Spend a full day skiing indoors at SNØ near Oslo, with alpine slopes, rentals, a ski park, cross-country track, and ice climbing.

“Najważniejsze jest że można wypożyczyć cały sprzęt z ubiorem na miejscu”

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6.Tromsø Cross-Country Ski Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $128

Review of Tromsø’s 2.5-hour cross-country ski tour, with equipment, beginner lessons, fjord views, pricing, transport tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The two young women leading the group were some of the best guides I've had -- friendly, informative, inclusive and fun. Our group of 8 included people with some experience cross country skiing and one in particular who could barely move without falling. And yet it somehow was managed well and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Those of us who were better skied ahead at some points and weren't bored and the slower ones got plenty of encouragement.”

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7.Learn to Ski – Developed With Local Olympic Champion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $91

Learn cross-country skiing in Tromsø with patient local guides, quality equipment, Arctic views, snacks, and a lesson suited to beginners.

“Had no prior skiing experience so it was challenging but fun. The guides showed great care in checking in and wanting to help. Really appreciated their kindness especially on return in supporting me when returning.”

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8.Wilderness Skiing Tour with Lunch by the Fire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $115

Escape Oslo for a small-group ski tour in Østmarka, with forest trails, a fire-cooked Norwegian lunch, gear, and expert guidance.

“Oddbjorn est un guide patient, pédagogue et bienveillant. Même si vous n’avez jamais fait de ski, il n’y a pas de soucis, il vous expliquera toutes les règles de sécurité et tout se passera bien. Les endroits visités sont magnifiques et apaisants! Foncez faire cette activité !”

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9.Ski touring (ski de randonnee)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $191

Tromsø ski touring review covering skill level, gear, guides, polar night conditions, value, safety, and what to expect on the mountain.

“Rune was an amazing guide, we lucked out and got a beautiful day also.”

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10.The Ultimate Norwegian Skiing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112

Learn cross-country skiing in Oslo with patient instructor Håvard, quality equipment, snowy trails, snacks, and hot chocolate.

“This was so so good! Around three and a half hours of learning (and snacks), perfect English and very willing and cheery to learn other languages too! Around 80 pounds per person in Feb 2026, and a group no bigger than 17, so very personalised! There were people of all ages, and he caters to any sizes with a large range of shoe and skis available :). Best hot chocolate we have had here!”

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11.Learn Nordic Skiing – Private Class with Professional Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $323

Learn Nordic skiing in Oslo with a private instructor, quality equipment, and a snowy Sognsvann forest lesson for beginners.

“Great skiing experience and forest adventure, thank u! We had an introduction to the basics of cross country skiing first, also the equipment was top notch. Then we had some time to ski in the forest and ejoy the nature!”

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12.Skiing in winter wonderland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $232

Ski through Trondheim’s snowy forests with a small group, local guide, homemade treats, and a relaxed taste of Norwegian winter life.

“Ingrid is simply the best! A must do In trondeheim. She took care of everything and made the whole thing a pleasant experience. We are amateur Nordic skiers, and that was no issue, Ingrid tailored the experience to our skill level. There waRead more”

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13.Cross Country Skiing Equipment with private lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours

Learn cross-country skiing in Oslo with private instruction, full-day equipment rental, groomed Oslomarka tracks, and practical booking tips.

“Such a brilliant activity. Our instructors were really knowledgeable and gave us a great experience. Thoroughly recommended.”

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