Winter Activities Worldwide — Our Top 5

1.Etna South: High Altitude Winter Trek with an Alpine Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 5 hours · from $106Our pick

You’ll ride the cable car from Rifugio Sapienza to 2,500 meters, then hike through snow and black volcanic ground toward the 2001 eruption cone, Valle del Bove, and Barbagallo craters. Small groups, alpine guides such as Massimo, Antonio, and Fabio, plus boots, poles, helmets, and snow gear make this a serious but well-supported five-hour outing.

“The tour was amazing! Visibility changes by the day and we were lucky enough to have a clear and beautiful day for our hike. The hike itself was not difficult for a young and able body, with the worst part being uneven sandy ground at times. Important note: there were other tours that take you to higher points on the summit, but I could not figure out how to book them ahead of time. With that all said: the hike brought you to the summit of the craters below the peak of the active crater and it was truly amazing. Antonio was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and…”

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2.Kiruna: Snowshoe Trek with Aurora Hunt and Warm Beverage

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $143

Meet Kiruna Guidetur near Scandic Hotel, gear up in insulated overalls, boots, snowshoes, and poles, then follow an easy-paced evening trail through the snowy forest. Guides such as Jonna, Ronja, Kevin, and Carsten add nature and wilderness insight. A warm drink, sandwich, and possible campfire break make this a practical Aurora outing.

“Carsten é una guida eccezionale. Ci ha aiutato con le ciaspole e a scegliere le scarpe piú calde. Dopo poco che ciaspolavamo abbiamo visto le prime luci, ci siamo fermati ad accendere un fuoco per scaldarci e ammirare le luci mentre lui ci prepararava le bevande calde e dei panini al formaggio. Abbiamo chiacchierato tanto e ammirato una notte nella foresta bellissima.”

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3.Polar Night Snowshoe Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $152Top rated

Meet Xwander Nordic in Ivalo for a three-hour evening snowshoe trek through snowy forest. Your guide may be Alex, Anne, or another English, Finnish, French, or Spanish-speaking guide. Look for grouse tracks, reindeer signs, and Northern Lights under a dark, low-light-pollution sky. Hot drinks and light snacks are included.

“We had an amazing experience, no northern lights, but lots of snow and fun! :)”

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4.Kiruna: Snowshoe Trek with Warm Beverage and Sandwich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $143

Meet Kiruna Guidetur near Scandic Hotel, get warm overalls, boots, snowshoes, and poles, then follow an English-speaking guide into the Kiruna mountains. The trek lasts about 45 minutes each way, with time outdoors for a hot drink, sandwich, nature stories, and possibly a campfire. No snowshoe experience is needed.

“Virkelig god guide som fortalte gode historier, da vi hyggede ved bålet og ellers kunne svare på de spørgsmål man havde om Kiruna og området.”

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5.Montreux: Snowshoe Trek with Fondue and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $213

Join Oul Adventure for a 3.5-hour snowshoe outing above Montreux. Choose midday, sunset, or moonlight, follow a guide through forests and ridges above Lake Geneva, then share fondue, local wine, and hot tea. Snowshoes and poles are provided, but you need warm clothing and hiking shoes.

“Vu que la météo n’était pas parfaite, Raoul nous a donné l’option d’un tour plutôt „sauvage“ dans la forêt. C’était comme dans un compte de fée 🌲✨🧙‍♀️ et il nous a fait la fondue dans une toute petite cabane enneigée au milieu de la forêt. Il était un tour guide génial et extrêmement gentil et on le recommande à toute le monde.”

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