Snowshoeing in the Lyngenfjord region, close to Tromsø
©Jan Oliver Koch
Cross country skiing in the Lyngenfjord region, just north of Tromsø

Cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the Lyngenfjord region, close to Tromsø

Imagine gliding carefree across the fresh, glistening snow, and all you can hear is the the serenity of your own movements in nature. 

Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are popular activities among the locals in the Lyngenfjord region, just north of Tromsø. Just remember to pack a lunch box with some Kvikk Lunsj (a classic Norwegian chocolate when you're enjoying the outdoors), an orange or two and some hot chocolate and you're good to go! 

If you are looking for a place to ski or join a guided tour for snowshoeing or cross country skiing, check the options below. You can find beautiful, local tracks in Lyngen, Nordreisa, Skjervøy, Manndalen and Skibotn. 

Guided cross country skiing and snowshoeing tours

Join in on one of the guided tours for cross country skiing or snow shoeing in the Lyngen Alps.

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Rentals

It is possible to rent skis and snowshoes at Elektro Sport in Lyngseidet and snowshoes at Olderdalen Ski Camp in Olderdalen. Additionally many of the accommodations can offer snow shoes for rent to their guests.