You think Norway and you think snow, naturally. Come winter, much of the country becomes a frozen fairyland peppered with chic ski resorts, cosy Christmas markets and the promise of sightings of the Northern Lights. So, it makes sense that during the colder months, thoughts of Norway snow holidays drift into mind. From dog sledding in Jukkasjarvi to snow shoeing in Svolvaer, the capital of the Lofoten Islands, Norway is where winter really gets to let loose. Lose all sense of time along the banks of the Lyngen Fjord, far beyond the Arctic Circle, where frozen lakes and lightly dusted pine forests dot the snow-swept landscape. If the Norwegian idea of ‘Kos’ – think crackling fires, thick knit blankets and steaming cups of coffee – are more your idea of a Norway snow holiday, there’s nowhere more atmospheric to do so. Eat your way around Oslo’s Christmas markets and treat your tastebuds to reservations at some of the city’s most stylish spots. Merging traditional fare with international flavours, they are the perfect fuel for a couple of days skiing in Trysil.

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9 reviews
4.5 / 5
"Emily was incredibly helpful in suggesting an itinerary which met our needs and sorted everything out. She was also brilliant when I had to query our options to rebook (due to a family medical emergency). Thankfully, we didn't need to do this in the end, but Emily's assistance during a tricky time was much appreciated. Everything was great, too many great moments to mention. Good of the team to arrange for the Northern Lights to appear though!"
Robin - Surrey
Published on 24th February 2025
"Our consultant was fantastic to deal with - always extremely friendly, always listened and wanted to get it right for us. Communication was always excellent with the Concierge, too. The trip worked really well. We loved all the different hotels we stayed in and the absolute highlight of the trip was Svalbard."
Alison - London
Published on 5th September 2024
"We loved the trip. Norway is so beautiful, the hotels were full of character, the food was great and we did some really fun activities. Our teenage children loved the activities, with canyoning being a particular highlight. It also really helped that our consultant had just been there, as we spent just the right amount of time in each place. The app worked really well, and I liked the suggestions in the Dossiers."
Patrick - London
Published on 15th August 2024

Seeing the Northern Lights is one of life’s pinch-me-moments. And on Norway snow holidays, where night-time is never in short supply (in parts of Northern Norway, from mid-November until late-January, the sun doesn’t rise at all), chasing the lights by snowshoe or snowmobile is a must-do activity. But believe it or not, on Norway snow holidays, there is much more than just skiing. Try your hand at skrei fishing in Svolvær and feel like a local during a stay at a nearby rorbu (fisherman’s cabin). Take in Oslo’s many museums and galleries such as the brand-new National Museum and Munch Museum, before taking a dip in its urban sauna.


If your intention is to grab winter by the horns, look no further than Svalbard – just a 621-mile stone’s throw from the North Pole. A wonderous archipelago of vast ice fields, glaciers and icebergs, it has everything from a brewery and chic boutiques to proud locals, who will take any opportunity to tell you the lore of this magical land. Despite winter being the height of the islands’ Polar Night season, it doesn’t stop Svalbard from putting on a show. Explore the Arctic Ocean by catamaran – keeping one eye on the sea for blue whales and one on your three-course meal – meet mushers and their packs for a day-long dog sledding adventure and toast the day with cocktails at Svalbard’s premier bar, Funken.

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