The Nordic countries have world-class opportunities for hiking, from the dramatic mountain landscapes of Norway to the forested islands of the Stockholm Archipelago.
Nature Travels offers a wide range of possibilities for hiking holidays. Which tour is most suitable for you will depend on the kind of experience you are looking for - whether you would like a guided
or self-guided hiking tour, prefer accommodation in cabins along the route or the adventure of wild camping.
In addition to our range of dedicated hiking tours, note that we also offer a number of Summer Multi-activity tours, combining hiking with other activities such as cycling, canoeing or kayaking. We also offer a wide range of opportunities for shorter and less challenging walks. For example, our choice of log
cabins are all located in areas ideal for day hikes.
Our options for self-guided hiking are located in the Stockholm Archipelago in Sweden and on the High Coast, further up Sweden's Baltic coastline. The beautiful network of 30,000 (or 50,000 depending on how you count!) islands that make up the Stockholm Archipelago is perfect for exploring on foot, with convenient boat connections between the islands, while the High Coast offers spectacular hiking in a unique post-glacial landscape.
We offer two options for hiking in the Stockholm Archipelago, both self-guided, island hopping tours with luggage transferred and accommodation in guest houses and small hotels along the way. Both are suitable for adults or families with children aged 10 and over.
Our hiking tours on the High Coast are most suitable for adults, with accessible but more challenging day hikes in varied terrain.
With a long season from June to September and weekly or twice-weekly start dates, this wonderful tour takes you from the island town of Vaxholm to the lush, forested "middle archipelago" islands of Svartsö, Möja, Ingmarsö and Finnhamn and out to the fashionable island of Sandhamn at the outer reaches of the archipelago.
Discover the Islands of the Stockholm Archipelago. Photo: NT.
Starting in Stockholm, this itinerary takes you to the lovely coastal town of Trosa to explore some beautiful walks in the surrounding nature reserves, before heading out into the archipelago to explore the islands of Utö and Fjärdlång.
Island Hopping and Hiking in the Stockholm Archipelago. Photo: NT.
Covering more than 1000km, the Sörmland Trail is Sweden's longest trail network. This self-guided but fully supported tour takes you through some of the highlights of this beautiful region, with dramatic coastal paths, ancient forests and picturesque villages.
Beginning and ending with a night in Stockholm, along the way, accommodation is in bed and breakfast and small hotels, each full of character. The hiking is moderately challenging, with longer daily distances than some of our other hiking options in the Stockholm area. This tour is ideal for adults (min. age 16) who enjoy hiking and want to discover the beauty of the Swedish countryside.
Self-guided Hiking on the Sörmland Trail. Photo: NT.
From your base in simple but comfortable cabin at the hiking centre, this experience offers a choice of itineraries 4-7 days, with wonderful and varied day walks 12-20km on the High Coast and World Heritage Trails, exploring charming fishing villages rich in history and climbing the mighty Dalsberget for stunning views over the coastline.
All meals are included and lakeside sauna and wild swimming are available each evening. The tour has a long season, with flexible dates from mid-May to September.
Self-guided Hiking on the High Coast. Photo: LF.
Guided Hiking Tours in Sweden
Located in the far north of Sweden, this is a challenging hike in spectcacular wilderness terrain, with wild camping along the way but also with a few (relative) "luxuries"!
You will be carrying everything with you for the tour, but on several nights you will make camp near some of the STF mountain cabins located at intervals in the mountains. This gives access (included in the price of your tour) to the kitchen areas to prepare food and socialise, to the dry, outside toilet facilities, and even means the possibility for sauna on some nights!
If you're particularly in need of a roof over your head for the night, you can also opt to sleep inside the cabins (additional charge payable locally) when camping by the mountain cabins.
You will meet at Abisko Mountain Station, accessible by direct night train from Stockholm, before taking the short train ride to Riksgränsen on the border with Norway to begin your tour. Over 7 days, you'll hike through largely pathless terrain to end at Abisko for the train home. This is a wonderful option for experienced hikers and can also be offered as a private tour for groups.
Hiking in Lapland from Riksgränsen to Abisko. Photo: WH.
Guided Hiking Tours in Finland
Finland is a hiking paradise, with beautiful wilderness areas and a powerful connection to nature. Our option for guided hiking in Finland is a varied and enjoyable week of day tours from guesthouse base in Eastern Finland.
Unlike our other hiking tours, this experience is based at a single location for the week - a welcoming, traditional guesthouse, with a strong focus on local produce and cuisine and sauna available each night.
Each day, you will be transferred to the location of the hiking tour for the day, hiking in three of Finland's National Parks and one Nature Reserve, with a free day for rest or optional activities. Hiking distance and level of challenge is moderate and the tours are suitable for both adults and active families.
Led by experienced local guide, you will learn a great deal about both the natural and cultural heritage of this fascinating region of Finland during the week.
Explore the National Parks of Eastern Finland. Photo: AKA.
