Winter Tours by Authentic Scandinavia

We offer a wide selection of exotic winter holidays & tours in Norway, Sweden & Finland! These include Norway winter cruises, Northern Lights tours, ice hotel holidays, Lapland winter tours, rail tours and winter activities such as dog sledding, snowmobile safaris, king crab safaris and much more. Book your winter holiday today!
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Visit the many festive Christmas markets in winter Stockholm. The capital of Sweden is lit up by spectacular Christmas decorations, Advent stars and flickering candles. Stroll down the medieval streets of the Old Town and go on a cruise on the frozen archipelago. Possibility to combine the tour with a visit to Copenhagen.

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Lapland Winter Break - 3 days

Finland Winter Tours: Start in Kittilä.

Tailor your own winter break in Finland's Lapland! This tour includes two overnights at Harriniva Holiday Centre, with the possibility to add extra nights. Choose from the weekly programme of exotic winter activities such as dog sledding, snowmobile safaris and local culture with reindeer and Sami people.

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Copenhagen Christmas Market - 3 days

Independent Rail Tours: Start in Copenhagen.

Winter break in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Visit the Christmas market at Europe's oldest amusement park Tivoli Gardens; which each year transforms into a Christmas paradise of sparkling lights, hundreds of Christmas trees and stalls offering Danish specialties, handicrafts and locally produced art. Possibility to combine the tour with a visit to Stockholm.

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Stockholm Winter Break - 4 days

Sweden Winter Tours: Start in Stockholm.

Stockholm, the 'Venice of the north' is built on 14 islands and boasts one of the most spectacular locations of any capital city in the world. Stockholm offers trendy restaurants, vibrant bars, a lively arts scene and more than 150 museums and galleries. Included in the tour is a 72-hour Stockholm city card and an Archipelago cruise.

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Sweden Ice Hotel - 3 days

Sweden Winter Tours: Start in Kiruna.

Sweden’s Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi is located 200 km north of the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland, and was the first Ice Hotel to be constructed anywhere in the world. Each winter new rooms with new designs are created with 30,000 tons of snow and 10,000 tons of crystal clear ice from the nearby Torne River.

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Short Winter Cruise - 4 days

Norway Winter Tours: Start in Tromsø.

Combine an overnight in the Northern Light city of Tromsø with a 2-day cruise onboard Hurtigruten to Kirkenes. Choose from a wide selection of winter activities, including dog sledding, Northern Lights sightseeing, as well as our Tromsø & Kirkenes breaks.

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Hunderfossen Ice Hotel - 3 days

Norway Winter Tours: Start in Oslo.

Have you ever dreamed of sleeping in an Ice Hotel? If so, this is your chance! Hunderfossen Ice Hotel is Scandinavia's southernmost ice hotel, located only 2,5 hours from Oslo's international airport Gardermoen. Only a few travel dates in February and March.

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Experience the Christmas spirit in Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Stockholm at some of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in Scandinavia. You will find everything from Christmas decorations and ornaments to unique Christmas gift items at the small charming stalls. Taste spicy and hot mulled wine and get into a real Christmas spirit!

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Three Capitals Tour - 8 days

Independent Rail Tours: Start in Helsinki, Oslo.

Visit the Nordic capitals Helsinki, Stockholm and Oslo: Helsinki - the capital of Finland, Stockholm - the capital of Sweden, Oslo - the capital of Norway. Travel by train and enjoy an overnight cruise on the Baltic Sea between Helsinki and Stockholm.

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Lapland Winter Adventure - 5 days

Finland Winter Tours: Start in Kittilä.

Travel to Muonio in Finland and stay at Harriniva Holiday Centre where you can enjoy the fascinating beauty of the Lappish winter scenery. Included in the tour is a snowmobile- and dog sledding excursion. In addition you can choose from a selection of optional winter activities such as ice fishing, snowshoeing and skiing. Arrival on Sundays only.

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Visit Tromsø – the Northern Lights city in Northern Norway. Located right in the middle of the planet’s Northern Lights belt, Tromsø offers excellent chances of spotting the Northern Lights. Tromsø is also a great location for winter activities like dog sledding and snowmobile safaris.

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Norway in a Nutshell - 6 days

Independent Rail Tours: Start in Bergen, Oslo.

Norway in a Nutshell is by far the most popular Norwegian travel experience. Travel from Bergen to Oslo, and experience a fjord cruise on the spectacular Nærøyfjord, as well as a ride with the Flåm- and Bergen Railway. Tour available all year.

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Experience a cruise with Hurtigruten from Kirkenes to Bergen during wintertime: Exotic winter activities in the north, beautiful winter scenery during the cruise and the Hanseatic city of Bergen at the end of the cruise. Unspecified cabin category and half board included.

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Scandinavian Capitals - 8 days

Independent Rail Tours: Start in Stockholm, Copenhagen.

Explore all three Scandinavian capitals; Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen. Travel comfortably by train from Stockholm to Oslo and by overnight cruise from Oslo to Copenhagen.

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Stay at the world renowned Ice Hotel in Swedish Lapland and explore the Northern Lights during the dark polar nights. This tour includes a 1,5- hour dog sledding excursion and an evening visit at the famous Aurora Sky station in Abisko.

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Kirkenes Ice Hotel - 3 days

Norway Winter Tours: Start in Kirkenes.

Overnight at Kirkenes Ice Hotel, hunt for the Northern Lights on an evening dog sledding excursion and choose from a wide selection of optional winter activities, including king crab safari, snowmobile excursions and more.

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Visit the Scandinavian capitals; Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo, as well and the Finnish capital Helsinki. Travel from Copenhagen by overnight cruise to Oslo, continue by train to Stockholm and then by overnight cruise to Helsinki.

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Sweden Ice Hotel & Tromsø - 6 days

Sweden Winter Tours: Start in Kiruna.

Staying at an Ice Hotel is a must for the modern adventurer – an experience unlike any other hotel stays! Stay at the world famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi and travel by train through the stunning Arctic wilderness to Norway. Join a cruise by Hurtigruten along the Norwegian coastline to the Northern Light city of Tromsø.

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Sweden Winter Adventure - 5 days

Sweden Winter Tours: Start in Stockholm.

Visit Stockholm, and combine your adventure at the world's largest Ice Hotel with optional overnight safaris by either snowmobiles or husky dogs in Swedish Lapland. Excellent chances of observing the Northern lights from Abisko Mountain Station, one of the best look-out places in the world.

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Cruise from Bergen to Kirkenes, Hurtigruten's northbound voyage. Experience spectacular winter scenery and exciting shore excursions. The landscape is covered in pure white snow; the air is fresh and crisp; the arctic light of blue, icy white, fiery yellow, as well as the Northern Light is quite magical. Unspecified cabin category and half board included.

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December 22, 2012: Embark on a Norwegian Christmas Cruise with Hurtigruten from Bergen to Kirkenes in Northern Norway. The cruise with M/S Finnmarken will bring you along the coast of Norway to the Land of the Northern Lights. Possibility to combine with a stay at Kirkenes Ice Hotel. Unspecified inside/outside cabin, breakfast buffet and dinner during the entire cruise.

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Northern Lights Cruise - 6 days

Norway Winter Tours: Start in Tromsø.

Combine the Northern Light city of Tromsø with a 3-day cruise with Hurtigruten; Tromsø-Kirkenes-Tromsø. Visit the North Cape and join exotic winter activities including dog sledding, snowmobile safaris and more. Possibility to break the tour in Kirkenes to include the Ice Hotel.

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Winter Norway Unpolished - 5 days

Norway Winter Tours: Start in Kirkenes.

Welcome to Arctic Norway during winter! Sail along the spectacular Norwegian coastline onboard Hurtigruten and observe the sky for the Northern Lights. Travel deep into stunning winter landscapes and visit Kongsfjord; a traditional fishing village with no more than 35 inhabitants. Meet the locals and join activities such as snow shoe walking.

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Husky safari as well as a night snowmobile safari and a night snowshoes trip. During this tour, have the chances of seeing the famous ‘Aurora Borealis’ from Scandinavia. This short tour is also suitable for beginners. Arrivals on Thursday only.

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Royal Norway - 8 days

Independent Rail Tours: Start in Oslo, Bergen.

The Norwegian monarchy dates back more than one thousand years. Visit Oslo, the residence city of Norway's Royal Family, travel by train via the Olympic town of Lillehammer to Trondheim, the coronation city of Norway, and cruise with Hurtigruten to Bergen.

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Travel to Lapland in Northern Finland and experience an overnight dog sledding excursion into the winter wilderness. Extra nights in Muonio can be added to allow more time for additional winter activities, but the overnight dog sledding excursion is only available on Fridays. Possibility to combine your winter adventure with Helsinki, the capital of Finland.

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Combine the Scandinavian Capitals Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo with a Northern Lights break in Tromsø in Northern Norway. Travel by train and overnight cruise ferry, and book a flight to Tromsø where you can experience the Northern Lights and exotic winter activities.

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Fjord Norway & Stockholm - 8 days

Independent Rail Tours: Start in Stockholm, Bergen.

Experience Stockholm - a city built on 14 islands. Continue to Oslo, the capital of Norway, before the journey goes to the spectacular Norwegian fjords and Bergen. Travel by train, including the Flåm- and Bergen Railway. This tour can easily be combined with Copenhagen.

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Arctic Winter Adventure - 6 days

Norway Winter Tours: Start in Kirkenes.

Travel to Northern Norway where you can experience exotic winter activities like dog sledding and snowmobile safaris. You may even see the Northern Lights! Highlights include an overnight at Kirkenes Ice Hotel and a coastal cruise with Hurtigruten from Kirkenes to Tromsø.

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Tromsø is the perfect starting point for adventurous winter activities & Northern Lights observations. Get a taste of the arctic wilderness on a 2-day dog sledding expedition together with experienced mushers. An experience of a lifetime - welcome to the arctic!

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Reindeer & Sami Adventure - 4 days

Sweden Winter Tours: Start in Kiruna.

Experience the Sami everyday life in Sweden, get to know the reindeer and enjoy driving your own sled through the beauty of the Lappish winter landscape. You move silently through the snowy and pristine forests above the Arctic Circle. This is an adventure guided by an expert on the local environment and culture. Fullboard included. Arrival on Mondays only.

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Winter Impressions of Norway - 8 days

Independent Rail Tours: Start in Oslo.

Travel through the magical winter landscape of Norway: Embark on a cruise with Hurtigruten, travel on the scenic Flåm- & Bergen Railway and cruise along the snow-clad fjords. Visit the cities of Oslo, Bergen, Lillehammer and Trondheim.

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Travel across Norway: Experience spectacular railway journeys and a breathtaking fjord cruise. Visit Bergen, the Gateway to the Fjords, and the Scandinavian capitals Oslo and Stockholm. An overnight cruise will take you to Helsinki, the capital of Finland.

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Welcome to the far North above the Arctic Circle. Experience the Norwegian wilderness, a Hurtigruten cruise along the coast and the best chances of spotting the Northern Lights in Tromsø. Travel deep into stunning winter landscapes and visit Kongsfjord; a fishing village with no more than 35 inhabitants. Meet the locals and join activities such as snow shoe walking.

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Norwegian Christmas Cruise - 13 days

Scandinavian Cruises: Start in Bergen.

December 15, 2012: Experience an authentic Norwegian Christmas on a cruise with Hurtigruten along the Norwegian coast (Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen with M/S Midnatsol). Take part in traditional Norwegian Christmas traditions; the food, the preparations and the celebration. Unspecified inside/outside cabin, breakfast buffet and dinner during the entire cruise.

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December 23, 2012: Celebrate Christmas & New Year's on a cruise with Hurtigruten along the Norwegian coastline (Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen with M/S Trollfjord). Take part in traditional Norwegian Christmas traditions and enjoy the festive period together with travellers from all over the world. Unspecified inside/outside cabin, breakfast buffet and dinner during the cruise.

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Hurtigruten Winter Cruise - 12 days

Scandinavian Cruises: Start in Bergen.

Winter cruise with Hurtigruten: Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen. Travel in search of the Northern Lights when the landscape is covered in pure white snow. A spectacular cruise experience at a bargain - Including accommodation in an unspecified cabin category, breakfast buffet and dinner during the entire cruise.

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Combine the breathtaking Norwegian fjords with the Scandinavian Capitals Oslo, Copenhagen and Stockholm. Travel on the scenic Bergen- & Flåm Railway and embark on an overnight cruise between Oslo and Copenhagen.

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Fjords & Hurtigruten - 10 days

Independent Rail Tours: Start in Oslo, Bergen.

Travel from Oslo on the Bergen-, Flåm- and Dovre Railway, enjoy a fjord cruise on the spectacular Nærøyfjord and explore the Hanseatic city of Bergen before embarking on a 2-night cruise with Hurtigruten, including the Geirangerfjord and Trondheim.

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February 17 and 24: Visit Spitsbergen and celebrate the return of the sun after more than two months of polar nights. Spend two nights in Longyearbyen and travel by snowmobile across the arctic winter landscape. The first departure also includes an overnight at Isfjord Radio, while the second departure includes an overnight at the ship frozen in the ice at the Tempelfjord.

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Nordic Capitals & Fjords - 12 days

Independent Rail Tours: Start in Helsinki, Bergen.

Combine the Nordic capitals Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo with Bergen, the Gateway to the Fjords. Embark on overnight cruises, scenic railways and enjoy a fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord.

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Travel from Oslo by train on the Bergen- and Flåm Railway to the fjord village of Flåm. Enjoy a winter cruise on the Nærøyfjord before continuing to Bergen, where you will start your 7 nights Norwegian Christmas Cruise along the coast of Norway to Kirkenes. Unspecified inside/outside cabin, breakfast buffet and dinner during the cruise.

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Cruise with Hurtigruten from Bergen to Kirkenes along the winter clad coastline of Norway. Possibility to break the cruise in Kirkenes before cruising south to Tromsø, the Northern Lights Capital of Norway. Spend two nights in Tromsø with possibility for exotic winter activities. Unspecified cabin category and half board included during the cruise.

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With Harriniva Holiday Centre as your base you will experience the magical winter of Finnish Lapland. This tour includes a full day snowmobile safari, a 2-day dog sledding excursion with overnight in a wilderness cabin, a reindeer experience day and one day at leisure for optional winter activities. Arrival on Sundays only.

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Norway Winter Adventure - 14 days

Scandinavian Cruises: Start in Oslo.

Travel by train on the Bergen- & Flåm Railway through the magical winter scenery of Norway. Experience a fjord cruise through the icy waters of the Nærøyfjord, embark on a Norwegian coastal cruise from Bergen to Kirkenes and overnight at an ice hotel. Welcome to Norway's winter wonderland!

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Grand Winter Tour of Norway - 16 days

Scandinavian Cruises: Start in Oslo.

Start your winter tour of Norway in Oslo, travel on the Bergen- & Flåm Railway through the Norwegian winter scenery, enjoy a fjord cruise and embark on a 10-day cruise with Hurtigruten along the coast of Norway from Bergen – Kirkenes - Trondheim. Unspecified cabin category and half board included during the cruise. Return to Oslo by train across the Dovre Mountain.

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Join a snowmobile expedition across the arctic landscape of Spitsbergen. Starting in Longyearbyen this snowmobile safari takes you in 3 days over 200km along Cape Linnè to the Tempelfjord. Experience the arctic winter landscape of glaciers, mountains and frozen fjords; a fascinating excursion through a scenery in blue and white. Arrival on Sundays only.