When you pick up the snowshoes we can recommend you some nice routes based on the weather and snow conditions at the time.
For those of us who like to plan, here are our suggestions below on where to go. These are safe areas accessible without a car and some even by walking distance.
For a multiday trip, we recommend snowshoeing along a trail starting in Tromsdalen or Kroken leading to Snarbyeidet. It is a relatively safe route and there are four DNT cabins along the route. You can also hike just parts of the way - click here for more information about the route. There is a bus from Tromsø to Oldervik that stops in Snarbyeidet, you can find the schedule here.
If you want to go on steeper terrain, you need a guide who knows about the avalanche risks and how to assess the avalanche danger. You can rent avalanche safety equipment at Tromsø Outdoor with the snowshoes. Remember to always wear clothes appropriate for the weather and have some extra warm clothes, mittens, a hat and food in your backpack.
If you feel you wish to follow the guide rather than go out by yourself check our guided tours:
09:00-13:30 - Guided easy snowshoeing with a visit to a local cafe
4,5 hours - easy tour to our lifestyle - nature, outdoors, active life and local treats
(available daily from the 1st of December)
10:00-12:00 - Guided Snowshoe Trip on Tromsøya
2 hours - very easy trip suitable for everybody
10:00-15:00 - Guided Snowshoe Hill Hike on Kvaløya
5 hours - hike for those who seek a challenge
See you at Tromsø Outdoor!