An evening of sledding and mini skis for younger children, or a real cross-country lesson from 6.
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Duration: 2.5 h
Skill level: Beginners
Duration: 2 h
Families in Tromsø can choose between play and a lesson. Arctic Fun runs a two-hour evening at the Charlottenlund activity park with sledding, mini skis, Sami lasso throwing, a campfire and an outdoor aurora cinema: play rather than a lesson, and the listing names no minimum age. For children who want to learn cross-country skiing properly, SkiTromsø takes them from 6 and Tromsø Adventures from 7. Older children from 12 can also join the beginner course by Tromsø Outdoor.
Minimum age, length, start point and what is provided. Sorted by number of reviews; tap the reviews or price header to re-sort.
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Cross-country course at Charlottenlund Tromsø Adventures AS | Cross-country course | From 7 (up to 80) | 2.5 hours (the description says 2.5 to 3) | Charlottenlund activity park (bus 26 to Skoglyst, free parking); transfer not stated | Skis, poles and boots; clothing not included | ★ 4.7 (597) | €91 per person | Book now |
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Learn to ski at Tromsø Ski Stadium SkiTromsø - Arctic Ski Experience | Cross-country course | From 6 | 2.5 hours | Tromsø Ski Stadium, Dramsvegen 192; transfer not stated | Skis, poles, boots and winter clothing (jacket, trousers, hat, gloves) | ★ 4.9 (321) | €88 per person | Book now |
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Sledding and mini skis Arctic Fun | Family | Not stated | 2 hours | Charlottenlund activity park, Conrad Holmboes veg 89; transport not stated | Not stated | ★ 4.7 (97) | €95 per person | Book now |
Course and tour prices here are per person and refresh from GetYourGuide; the booking page shows the final amount for your date and option.
Each one with skill level, minimum age, what is provided and where it starts. Open a card for the full details.
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
Book on GetYourGuideA guided cross-country course that starts at the Charlottenlund activity park on Tromsøya, with breaks by the lake Prestvannet along the way. Skis, poles and boots are provided, together with a warm drink and something sweet.
Winter clothing is not part of the package, so come dressed for a couple of hours outside. If the snow is not good enough for skiing, the operator offers an alternative activity.
Charlottenlund Aktivitetspark, at the car park (parking is free). By public bus: line 26 to the Skoglyst stop. The listing offers two options.
Taken from the operator’s product page on the booking platform.
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
Book on GetYourGuideA learn-to-ski session at Tromsø Ski Stadium, built on a programme developed with the local Olympic champion Erik Valnes, with some local culture and history along the way.
This is the only course here that lends you winter clothing as well as skis, poles and boots: jacket, trousers, hat and gloves. Snacks and warm drinks are included.
Tromsø Skistadion, Dramsvegen 192.
Taken from the operator’s product page on the booking platform.
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
Book on GetYourGuideTwo hours of winter play at the Charlottenlund activity park on Tromsøya: sledding, mini skis, Sami lasso throwing and a campfire with snacks and hot drinks. An outdoor aurora cinema is part of the programme.
It is a playful session rather than a ski lesson. The listing names no minimum age, but it is not suitable for pregnant women, people with back or heart problems, or visually impaired guests.
Charlottenlund aktivitets- og friluftspark, Conrad Holmboes veg 89.
Taken from the operator’s product page on the booking platform.
Skill level, minimum age, clothing, ski equipment, getting there, group size and food, taken from the product pages. “Not stated” means the listing says nothing about it.
| Tour | Skill level | Minimum age | Winter clothing | Skis, poles, boots | Getting there | Group size | Whole trip | Food |
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| Guided cross-country skiing course at Charlottenlund | Not stated | From 7 (up to 80) | Not included | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | 2.5 h | Warm drink and something sweet |
| Learn to ski, developed with a local Olympic champion | Beginners | From 6 | Included | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | 2.5 h | Snacks and warm drinks |
| Sledding, mini skiing, campfire and aurora cinema | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | 2 h | Snacks and hot drinks at the campfire |
From the product pages, checked in October 2026. The length of the whole trip is the operator’s figure.
The Arctic Fun session meets at the Charlottenlund activity park, Conrad Holmboes veg 89, on Tromsøya. Over two hours the children sled, try short mini skis and throw a Sami lasso, and everyone gathers at the campfire for snacks and hot drinks. An outdoor aurora cinema is part of the evening. If the sky is clear, the real northern lights may show up as well, but no one can plan for that: one family in the reviews had a cloudy evening. The listing says the activity is not suitable for pregnant women, people with back or heart problems, or visually impaired guests.
The reviews raise points worth knowing before you book. One family found it expensive for what they called “just” sledding, so see it as a guided evening with fire and food rather than a ski lesson. And it depends on snow: one family hoped to come back when there was snow.
SkiTromsø has the lowest age limit of the courses: children from 6 can join its learn-to-ski session at Tromsø Ski Stadium. It lends winter clothing (jacket, trousers, hat and gloves) as well as skis, poles and boots, which helps if the children’s own winter clothes are not made for sport. A parent in the reviews wrote that their nine-year-old son was thrilled. Tromsø Adventures takes children from 7 at Charlottenlund; skis, poles and boots are included, clothing is not. Tromsø Outdoor only starts at 12. All cross-country options are compared on the page about cross-country skiing in Tromsø.
Two hours outside in Tromsø in winter is long for small children, even when they are moving. Dress them in wool layers, warm boots, a hat and mittens, and pack a spare pair of gloves: wet gloves end an evening quickly. On the Arctic Fun evening the campfire and the hot drinks give everyone a break. More on what to wear.
Both the Arctic Fun evening and the Tromsø Adventures course meet at Charlottenlund on Tromsøya. For the course, the listing names bus 26 to the Skoglyst stop and free parking. One family in the reviews described a short bus ride to the park. Neither listing states that transport is included. The trails and how to reach them are on where to ski.
Most families describe a relaxed evening and a lot of fun on the mini skis. The critical review finds the sledding evening expensive for what it is, and one family had too little snow; both points are about expectations, not about the guides.
“It was amazing, our host was truly knowledgeable… she guided us through all the info we needed the best slopes, where to avoid … she had different sized sledges involved for the tobogganing and it was brilliant fun. My kids favourite activity was the the mini skiing … they thought jt was so much fun and would have done it all night if they could have. The warm fire, hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows was a wonderful touch. We weren’t quite lucky enough to see the northern lights on the night we visited (cloudy evening) but I understand on a clear night you may even be able to toboggan under the northern lights. A brilliant family experience”
“It was so much fun! The sledding in the park was the most simple, authentic activity we had done in Tromso. It was a short bus ride to the park, which was beautiful and well-kept, not crowded at all on the perfect sledding hills. Our guide was lovely, helped us put on the mini-skis, choose sleds, made us hot drinks and snacks, and answered questions about life in Norway and Tromso! Our son said it was one of the highlights of the trip for him, and we had a good time, too!”
“The sleds were not like the ones in the picture. We enjoyed ourselves and had fun but a bit on the expensive side for “just” sledding. Nice hot cocoa and chocolate. The guide was sweet.”
“Explained in a very understandable way. The guides were great and paid individual attention to everyone in the group. It was a lot of fun. Our son (9 years old) was especially thrilled.”
“We had so much fun thanks to our amazing guide! She was really friendly, chatty and took videos for us going down the hill and at the bonfire. If we got tired we could go to the hut and get hot drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate) and roast marshmallows which was fun! Thank you so much for a great evening!”
“We had a fun time. I hope that we can try again when there is snow.”
Reviews by skiers after their course or tour, from GetYourGuide.
SkiTromsø takes children from 6 on its learn-to-ski course, Tromsø Adventures from 7 and Tromsø Outdoor from 12. The Arctic Fun evening with sledding and mini skis lists no minimum age.
No. It is two hours of sledding, mini skis, Sami lasso throwing and a campfire with snacks and hot drinks, plus an outdoor aurora cinema. For a lesson, choose one of the cross-country courses.
SkiTromsø lends a jacket, trousers, hat and gloves with the ski equipment. Tromsø Adventures states that clothing is not included. The Arctic Fun listing does not mention clothing.
Possibly, on a clear evening, but no one can promise it. The Arctic Fun evening includes an outdoor aurora cinema, and one family in the reviews had a cloudy evening without the real thing.
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