Top Europe Winter Sports - page 7

Discover the beauty of Zakopane and the Tatra mountains with this day tour from Krakow. Save yourself the stress of looking up bus timetables and enjoy round-trip transfers from Krakow. Along the way, visit a thermal bath complex, try local cheese, and stop off at a place where you can hire a snowmobile if you wish.

We have daily departures via scenic fjord and mountain landscape every evening throughout the winter season. The daytime tour offer excellent opportunities to experience the majestic views from your dog sled. You do not need any previous skills to mush your own husky team. All you need is reasonable physical health and an eagerness to try something new. After the dog sledding adventure, you will be served a hot meal in a traditional Northern Norwegian setting around the open fire in a reindeer herder’s tent. After relaxing and warming up, you can board the bus back to the city and reflect on a memorable adventure.

Experience the magic of dog sledding in the breathtaking landscapes of Alta, Norway. Join us for an unforgettable adventure where you'll receive personalized training and command your own team of huskies, a truly immersive experience. Glide through pine forests in the beautiful Gargia Valley, feeling the exhilarating synergy between you and your loyal companions. Warm up with hot coffee and tea at the historic Gargia mountain lodge while our knowledgeable guides share insights into dog sledding and local history.

Get more out of your time on the slopes in Zermatt with a private ski lesson led by a professional instructor. You’ll avoid the chaos of larger group classes and have the sole focus on you. Suitable for all levels, this lesson aims to help you improve your confidence and technique in just three hours.

Experience one of the most traditional aspects of Sami culture with this jaunt through the Lappish wilderness on board a reindeer-pulled sleigh. Learn how locals have used reindeer to travel through the Arctic countryside for centuries and take in the unique landscape from the cozy comfort of your blanket-covered sleigh, stopping along the trail to warm up with hot drinks in a forest hut.

It’s not far from Zurich to the scenic Jungfrau region, but without transport, ski equipment, and basic knowledge to strap on your skis, a trip can seem like a huge effort. This ski lesson with transportation experience ensures you don’t miss any winter sports action—even if you’re a beginner. A 2.5-hour small-group lesson on Grindelwald’s Bodmi beginner pistes, ski hire, and round-trip transportation is included, plus a brief stop in Interlaken.

Improve your confidence on the snow with a private ski lesson. Enjoy a lesson on your own or with your group. Lessons can be planned to suit your specific requirements and level. Before long, you will be practicing your new tricks on skis as you zip through the Sunnegga ski area.

When you’re in the heart of the Swedish Lapland, don’t just book a reindeer sleigh ride, get an insight into the life of a reindeer herder instead. A unique opportunity to live some Sámi culture for a day, the tour is guided by a professional reindeer herder who shows you how to drive, feed, and look after the reindeer. Numbers are limited to just eight people per group.

Snowmobiling at night in Lapland offers a unique perspective — riding through silent, snow-covered forests under the Arctic sky, with the chance to see the Northern Lights above. With Arctic GM, the experience focuses on quality and comfort: small groups, quieter routes away from mass tourism, experienced guides, and premium equipment. Operated by The Original Aurora Hunters®, Arctic GM is a family-run company with roots in Lapland dating back to the 1600s. Your evening begins with pickup and transfer to a private base. After instructions, you’ll set off on snowmobiles shared between two guests, with a driver switch during the ride. The route includes around 2 hours of driving through forests and open landscapes, far from city lights. Stops are made to enjoy the surroundings and check the sky — if conditions are favorable, the Northern Lights may appear. After the ride, warm up with hot drinks and light snacks.

Join our full-day Zakopane tour for a small group personal and immersive experience with hotel Pick-up Admire the Tatra Mountains from a unique perspective on an exciting snowmobile ride with experienced guides. Visit the Traditional Wooden Village of Chocholow, a UNESCO-listed site. Explore a sculptor’s hut, see his craftsmanship, and learn about Highlander culture. Ride on snowmobiles will give you an unforgettable experience and mountain views will blow your mind. Get the feel of genuine winter adventure dashing through the snowy mountains accompanied by our experienced tour guide. We have chosen a scenic route for this ride surrounded by Tatra mountains to offer you beautiful views. Enjoy free-time in Zakopane exploring Krupowki. Explore shepherd area with tasting of traditional grilled cheese 'Oscypek' in shepherd's hut. Relax at the most popular Thermal Baths If there isn’t enough snow for snowmobiles, we’ll switch to quads, giving you an a thrilling and fun experience

Skip the set route and impersonal vibe of a group snowmobile tour and instead set off with a private guide to explore the Lappish wilderness just outside of Rovaniemi. Customize the pace and itinerary and enjoy the one-on-one attention of an individual excursion for just you, your family, or your group of friends. Discover pristine forests and frozen lakes and rivers, then warm up with a break over hot coffee or tea.

Finnish Lapland has so much spectacular outdoor beauty, and one of its highlights for winter hiking is Korouoma Canyon—a place known for its frozen waterfalls, and a popular haunt for ice-climbers. This tour includes hotel pickup and a guide who leads you safely along arctic trails with plenty of fun facts, plus a delicious Finnish barbecue lunch.

You can come to our husky farm completely immersed in the Finnish Lapland forest, and spend a few hours in the company of our affectionate friends, happy to be able to take a ride in the snow with you. You can then sip a hot drink by the fire of our kota, or have a light snack or book a meal at our restaurant. You can go for walks and snowshoeing in the woods or try the experience of an authentic Finnish sauna heated with wood, followed by a nice hot tub bath, completely surrounded by snow and nature

Travel through the snowy Lappish forest like a local—on a snowmobile—on this half-day tour. Keep warm with provided thermal gear, far superior than anything you may have packed in your suitcase, and enjoy some hot blueberry juice to stay hydrated along the way. During the tour, see spectacular scenery you wouldn’t see otherwise, such as forests and lakes of the Arctic Circle.

Experience the silent, starlit beauty of an Arctic night on a 7-hour snowshoe experience from Tromso. Don some snowshoes, and take a guided trek through the wintry wilderness outside the city. Immerse yourself in nature, gaze at the star-filled sky, and watch for wildlife tracks and the Northern Lights as you crunch through snowy fells and woodlands. All necessary equipment, dinner, and a hotel drop-off in Tromso are included.

While many snowmobile experiences offer short rides through the wilderness, this half-day tour takes travelers to husky dogs and reindeer farms for sled and sleigh rides. After hotel pickup, hop aboard your 2-seater snowmobile and ride through snowy landscapes to a reindeer farm to meet the animals and take a short sleigh ride. Then, meet and greet a team of huskies at a dog farm and take a slightly longer dogsled ride with them.

Come along to an unforgettable journey through the Lappish wilderness under the northern night sky. We ride to an open wide space, stay warm by a campfire barbecuing Finnish sausages and enjoying warm coffee and juice. Is there a better way to hunt the Northern Lights? If we don’t get lucky with the aurora borealis we search for shooting stars and observe the beautiful night sky. This safari is suitable for families with kids!

Try your cross-country skiing skills on this small-group adventure in beautiful Tromso. Your instructor teaches you the technique you need to glide over the snow. Just meet at the designated spot, then pick out your included skis, boots, and poles. Do some practicing, then head out with your guide into the countryside.

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Race through the snowy wilds of Lapland on an exhilarating 2-hour snowmobile experience from Rovaniemi. Travel to a snowmobile center, don a supplied thermal coverall and helmet, and zoom off into the wintry countryside in a guided convoy. Speed along wooded trails, trace the course of a frozen river, and pause along the way to soak up the stunning scenery. Before riding back to the center, stop to refuel with hot drinks and biscuits. Ride as a twosome on a 2-seater snowmobile, or alternatively, upgrade to drive your own.

Ascending Mt. Pilatus, Lucerne's landmark mountain, is a must-do when you are in the Lake Lucerne region. For maximum flexibility, choose between a ride on the world's steepest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad, or a combination of a gondola and an aerial cableway from Kriens. Then, enjoy spectacular views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps that you don’t see otherwise from 6,995 feet (2,132 meters) above sea level.

Explore Finland’s majestic Arctic landscape safely with this guided ice-climbing adventure on spectacular frozen falls outside Rovaniemi. Set off for Korouoma Canyon and learn how to use gear from crampons to axes to scale the wall of ice under the watchful eye of your instructor. Hone your outdoor skills, then relax and enjoy an open-air lunch around a roaring bonfire before returning to the city. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your adventure.

Take part in a quintessential Estonian experience and strap on some bogshoes to explore nature. This small-group tour will get you out of Tallinn to one of Estonia’s distinctive bog landscapes, such as Kõnnu Suursoo, where your guide will lead you on a hike while sharing traditional legends and helping you observe the local wildlife. Thanks to the bogshoes, your feet will stay dry above the marshy muck.

Explore the mountains and valleys of the Bakuriani Ski Resort on this all-terrain vehicle tour from Tbilisi. Operating in summer and winter, ride either a traditional ATV or a Snow Doo through the rugged terrain for epic views. Trave lthrough Tstskhratskaro pass to Tabatskuri lake, where you will take a break for a grilled lunch.