Norway – Snowshoeing in Wintry Expanses
Comfortable winter week with guided snowshoe hikes, sauna and powder snow in Beitostølen
from 1.035 € p.p.
„Norway – Snowshoeing in Wintry Expanses“ lasts 7–8 days, costs from 1.035 € per person. Tour operator: RAWAKAS – Reisen mit Charakter. Advice and enquiries via Sport Meisel — we reply within one working day.
This winter trip offers a comfortable base for real winter with pleasant sub-zero temperatures and ample powder snow. Right outside the accommodation in Beitostølen you can explore groomed winter hiking trails and deep snow – to mountains, hills and frozen streams with fascinating ice formations.
The focus is on three guided snowshoe hikes. The day starts with a hearty breakfast, then after a short briefing you set off together; along the way you stop at a fjellstue or have a picnic. In the afternoon the sauna invites you to relax, and cross-country or alpine ski courses as well as downhill runs can be booked optionally.
The small group of 4 to 8 people stays in comfortable holiday houses with sauna. Board is all-inclusive light (excluding alcoholic drinks and soft drinks). The best travel time is January to February. The trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Trip highlights
- Three guided snowshoe hikes included
- Winter hiking trails and deep-snow explorations right outside the door
- Sauna in the accommodation
- Optional cross-country and alpine ski courses
- Several lifts and slopes of various difficulty levels
- Fascinating ice formations and snow crystals along the streams
- Comfortable ColorLine ferry cruises with buffet
Itinerary — day by day
1 Day 1 · Outward journey (ferry option)
Coach from Dresden at 3:00 am via Berlin (5:30 am) to Kiel (12:30 pm), ferry passage with ColorLine from 2:00 pm; optional Scandinavian buffet on board.
2 Day 2 · Arrival & check-in
Arrival in Oslo at 10:00 am, coach ride (3–3.5 h) to the cabins in Beitostølen, check-in and first explorations. Air passengers are picked up at the airport at 12:30 pm.
3 Day 3 · Active day
After a short briefing, guided snowshoe hike or individual exploring; break at a fjellstue or picnic, sauna in the afternoon.
4 Day 4 · Active day
Guided snowshoe hike or optional activities such as a cross-country or alpine ski course; sauna in the afternoon.
5 Day 5 · Active day
Another snowshoe hike or individual tours; shared dinner with everyone helping.
6 Day 6 · Active day
Last full day with snowshoe hiking, optional downhill runs and sauna.
7 Day 7 · Return journey begins
After breakfast, cleaning of the accommodation, drive to the port, possibly a visit to Oslo; ferry passage with ColorLine (optional Scandinavian buffet).
8 Day 8 · Homecoming
Breakfast buffet on board, arrival in Kiel around 10:00 am, train or coach journey via Berlin back to Dresden.
Services
Included
- Coach travel from/to Dresden via Berlin and Kiel
- Ferry passages (4-/5-berth cabins, ColorLine both ways)
- All nights in holiday houses
- All-inclusive light (drinks excluding alcohol/soft drinks)
- Participation in the activity programme
- Organisation and guiding of the snowshoe hikes
- Snowshoes and 3 guided snowshoe hikes
- Sauna use
- German-speaking tour guide
Not included
- Flights if travelling by plane (e.g. Norwegian Air from approx. €100)
- Twin/outside cabin on the ship (surcharge)
- Bed linen/towels (190 NOK p.p.)
- Ski hire (cross-country/alpine)
- Trail pass (150 NOK)
- Meals on the ferries
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
Optional extras
- Twin room supplement per person/week€70–90.00
- Twin/outside cabin on the shipsurcharge on request
- Bed linen/towels190 NOK p.p.
- Trail pass150 NOK
- Flights out/return (separate)from approx. €100.00
Accommodation & meals
Accommodation
Comfortable holiday houses with sauna, twin and 4-bed rooms; 4-/5-berth cabins on the ferry
Meals
All-inclusive light (excluding alcoholic drinks and soft drinks); shared dinners with everyone helping with preparation
Difficulty & requirements
Basic fitness for guided snowshoe hikes in wintry terrain. Not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Getting there & back
Coach from/to Dresden via Berlin and Kiel with the ColorLine ferry Kiel–Oslo, alternatively by plane to Oslo Gardermoen (e.g. Norwegian Air from approx. €100)
Frequently asked questions
Do I need snowshoe experience?
No. Snowshoes and three guided hikes are included in the price; snowshoeing is easy to learn and manageable for most participants with basic fitness.
What is all-inclusive light?
Board at the accommodation is largely included, but without alcoholic drinks and soft drinks. Everyone is expected to help prepare the shared dinners.
Can I also ski or do cross-country?
Yes, optionally. Cross-country and alpine ski courses as well as downhill runs can be booked locally; there are several lifts and slopes of various difficulty levels. Ski hire and trail pass are not included.
How do I get there?
The standard is coach travel from Dresden via Berlin and Kiel with the ColorLine ferry to Oslo. Alternatively you can fly to Oslo Gardermoen; for arrivals after 12:00 noon an individual onward journey may be necessary.
Operator & travel security
This trip is operated by RAWAKAS – Reisen mit Charakter. Sport Meisel arranges this trip. The travel terms of the operator apply.
- Package travel insolvency insurance certificate of the tour operator
- Emergency number: +49 351 4245 0892
- Processed under German travel law (§ 651a ff. BGB, EU Package Travel Directive).
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