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Finse Village Tour with Snowshoes

2-3 hours

Use snowshoes to explore Finse village in Winter.
Learn about the history, culture and how it is to live there today.

Difficulty:

Easy. No experience necessary!

Meet at:

1pm outside Finse Train Station

Price:

1,500 kr (NOK) per person

Group Size:

Up to 8

Trip language:

English

Dates:

January to May

Minimum age:

12 years old

Private trips available?

Yes! Get in touch.

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Tour Description

Location: Finse Village, Norway

If you enjoyed Channel 4's 'Nordic Train at Christmas' show, then this trip is for you.

 

It's designed for people who have no experience of winter in Norway but have a hint at the magic that lies hidden in its snowy mountains and want to experience it for themselves.

Local guides

Our British guides, who live in Finse, will meet you on the station and show you around the little village. You can hear more about the history of the unique settlement and learn about how it is today.

Snowshoeing

Your guides will help you put on snowshoes and you can experience walking off the platform straight into the wilderness. You can walk on the frozen lake and enjoy the chance to stop and stare and take in the adorable little place.

 

The tour ends in Hotel Finse 1222, the hotel from the show. Here, you can treat yourself to hot chocolate and cinnamon buns, or maybe even a Finse cocktail in the lounge watching the sunset.

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What to bring
The most important thing is to bring good shoes. Snow shoes do not keep your feet dry or warm so we recommend hiking boots with gaiters or snow boots.

 

Finse's weather is often wild and windy. But don't be afraid of the weather, our guides are trained to help you be comfortable in bad weather and storms often make the best stories!

 

But to be ok, you must bring the right clothing.

Choose layers to wear so you can easily remove them you get warm while walking and add them if you get cold.

 

You must bring:

  • Footwear to keep your feet warm and dry. No trainers.

  • Windproof pants and jacket. We recommend a jacket with a hood.

  • Hat and gloves.

  • A buff or scarf to protect the face from wind. Thermal base layers for legs and body.

  • Extra warm layers, like 1 or 2 fleeces or a wool jumper.

  • Some snacks.

  • A small thermos with water or juice for hydration.

  • A backpack to carry your extra layers.

  • From February, bring sunglasses and sunscreen.

  • If it’s windy, goggles are needed to protect the eyes.

Included:

  • Use of snowshoes and poles

  • Qualified guide

  • All safety and group equipment

Not included:

  • Snacks or drinks

  • Activity insurance

  • Personal clothing

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Getting to Finse

Finse can only be accessed by train; there is no road. Book train tickets at www.vy.no Read about getting to Finse in detail in our blog 'Getting to Finse by train.'​

 

Accommodation

Staying overnight in Finse is highly recommended to fully experience the remoteness of this little village.

 

Accommodation options include DNT Finsehytta and Hotel Finse 1222.

Read about all the accommodation options in Finse in our blog, 'Where to stay in Finse, Norway.'

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Ready to join the trip?

Join us in Finse to experience the remote and wild railway village for yourself.

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