The Nordic countries have world-class opportunities for hiking, from the dramatic mountain landscapes of Norway to the shady forests 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 walks.
Our options for self-guided hiking are located in the Stockholm Archipelago in Sweden. 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.
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.
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.
Guided Hiking Tours in Norway
Norway is justly famous for its breathtaking and varied scenery, and offers some of the finest hiking in the world. Our guided hikes take place in the far north, on the Varanger peninsula and on the island of Søroya. Both locations offer an authentic Norwegian hiking experience in beautiful wilderness settings with wild camping on all nights.
An adventurous and beautiful crossing of Norway's fourth largest island at the very top of the country, camping wild along the way. This tour offers spectacular and varied coastal scenery, with pristine beaches of white sand, panoramic views and dramatic cliffs.
You should count on a pack weight of around 15-20kg and daily distances of 13.5-20km, covering around 100km over the course of the week. Ideal for adults with some experience of hiking with a backpack over several days in mixed terrain and looking for a fairly challenging and very scenic trip.
Arctic Hiking in Three Countries - Sørøya. Photo: AWG.
This 8-day experience traverses the stunning Varanger peninsula, covering around 80-100km with a mix of accessible and more challenging off-track hiking through verdant valleys and across mountain plateaus.
For those with good fitness and previous experience of hiking with a pack, this is a memorable way to discover some of Norway's most spectacular landscapes.
Tours usually take place in mid-September, offering the added dimension of good chances to see the Northern Lights from your tent!
Arctic Hiking in Three Countries - Varanger. Photo: AWG.
Guided Hiking Tours in Sweden
The mighty wilderness of Sarek National Park in north-west Sweden is the setting for this challenging and adventurous 9-day trek, suitable for participants with a high level of fitness.
The terrain can be challenging - sometimes very challenging - with rivers to cross and steep valleys and hills to negotiate, but for the experienced hiker, Sarek offers wonderful rewards including the stunning Rapadalen river valley area.
With many peaks over 2000m and over 100 glaciers, Sarek is a very special area and a real "bucket list" hiking destination. The area is also an important reserve for wildlife, with good chances to see signs of some of Sweden's largest predators, including bear, lynx and wolverine, as well as the particularly large Sarek moose. You may even catch a glimpse of some these wonderful animals during your tour as they roam this spectacular wilderness.
Arctic Hiking in Three Countries - Sarek. Photo: AWG.
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. Choose between a varied and enjoyable week of day tours from guesthouse base in Eastern Finland or a wilderness trek with wild camping in the far north.
This wonderful hike starts and ends in Finland, but takes in both Sweden and Norway too! Located in the far north, where the borders of these three Nordic countries meet, Northern Lights Hiking in Three Countries is a 6-day/5-night wild camping adventure through a landscape of wide horizons.
You'll be hiking around 10-15km over Arctic tundra and past crystal clear lakes, aiming to take in at least one of the local summits along the way. Each night you camp wild in the wilderness. Taking place in September, this tour also offers very good chances to see the Northern Lights, as the night skies are now dark enough for displays to be seen.
A very special Arctic hiking adventure that is moderately challenging but still accessible to anyone with a general good level of fitness with experience of multi-day hikes with a backpack.
Arctic Hiking in Three Countries - Cross-border Trek. Photo: AWG.
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.
