Sweden · Norway
Activities in Sweden and Norway
From reindeer and dog sledding in Swedish Lapland to sea eagles and northern lights around Bodø. Small-scale, personal and led by local guides.
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Book a single activity, or combine a few into a trip. All prices are per person.
Swedish Lapland
Reindeer experience
Meet our reindeer in their own natural surroundings, guided by a real Sámi herder. No show, no script: just you and the herd in the snow.
Dog sledding
Drive your own dog sled through a hushed winter landscape, with an experienced guide at your side. One of the most popular ways to feel the Arctic silence.
Snowmobile tour
Race across snowy trails and frozen lakes, with breathtaking views as your reward. Perfect for anyone who wants action in the cold.
Ice bathing with sauna
Warm up in the sauna, cool down in the ice hole and feel more awake than ever afterwards. An authentic northern Swedish tradition.
Ice Breaker
Sail on an icebreaker and float in a survival suit among the pack ice. A unique, impressive experience you won't get anywhere else.
Nordic Winter Skills
Learn to survive the way the local people have done for centuries: making fire, reading tracks and keeping warm in the wilderness. Includes a lunch by the fire.
Ice fishing
Drill your own hole in the ice and wait quietly while the silence of the frozen lake surrounds you. Traditional, relaxed and surprisingly meditative.
Cross-country skiing
Glide at your own pace through a snowy forest or across a frozen lake. A calm, active way to discover the Arctic landscape.
Prices are in Swedish kronor (SEK), per person. Amounts in euros are approximate.
Bodø and surroundings
Sea eagle safari to Saltstraumen
Experience the strongest tidal current in the world on a fast RIB (rigid inflatable boat) trip from Bodø, combined with a sea eagle safari. Rugged nature, wildlife and a good dose of adrenaline at sea.
Hidden gems
Discover the hidden pearls of the sea. You sail past idyllic bays, islands and impressive cliffs and get close to the sea eagle, aboard a powerful RIB.
Northern lights safari
With a guide to the best spots to see the northern lights, in a small group. A hot drink and a snack are included. Pick-up from Wood Hotel Bodø is possible.
Aurora Hiking
A night-time walk or snowshoe hike, away from the city lights, in search of the dancing aurora. The conditions decide whether you wear snowshoes or hiking boots.
Snowshoe hike
On snowshoes to the 60-metre-high Valnesfossen and then to Saltstraumen, where you see the strongest tidal current in the world up close. Guide, transport and snack are included.
Snowmobile tour
Silent and emission-free by snowmobile through the mountains of Sulitjelma, towards the glaciers. Overalls, helmet, transport from Bodø and a light lunch are included.
Via ferrata: Viking Wall (Vikingveggen)
Your first via ferrata, high above the Norwegian Sea. Suitable for beginners, guided, with all climbing equipment and photos included.
Via ferrata: Sølvskatten
The tougher route with steep, exposed sections and a short overhang. Previous via ferrata experience is required.
Dog sledding
Drive your own team of huskies for about 6 km through the Arctic mountain landscape of Sulitjelma. You don't need any experience. Travel time from Bodø: approx. 1.5 hours.
Prices are in Norwegian kroner (NOK), per person, including VAT. All trips start in Bodø and are led by a guide. Prices for 2027 are subject to change. Want to book a trip privately with your own group? Ask about the options. Click an activity for full details.
Prefer to have everything arranged?
In our 5-day winter package in Swedish Lapland, we combine accommodation with activities of your choice. That way you don't have to plan anything yourself and you have time for the silence. Not sure what suits you? Tell us what you're looking for and we'll put together a custom trip.
- Accommodation and activities in one tripYou choose from the activities above yourself.
- Custom, also with childrenWith rest days if you don't want a rushed trip.
- Small-scale and personalWith us and our reindeer, no mass tourism.
Prefer to have everything arranged?
In our three 5-day, 4-night winter packages, we combine Wood Hotel Bodø with dinner, spa, activities and a private transfer. Choose calm and luxury, an active trip or a family adventure, from €2,680 for two people. Not sure what suits you? Tell us what you're looking for and we'll put together a custom trip.
- Accommodation and activities in one tripOr add an activity from above to your package yourself.
- Custom, also with childrenWith rest days if you don't want a rushed trip.
- Small-scale and personalNo mass tourism, but the space and calm of northern Norway.
Before you book
Dressed warmly
Our activities are adapted to the cold, with warm clothing and hot drinks along the way.
Clothing tips
Email us for our PDF of clothing tips, written by a Sámi who has lived here all his life.
Northern lights
The best period is from late September to mid-March, with December and January as the darkest and most active months.
Questions about the activities?
Send us a message. We're happy to think along with you about what suits you and your party.