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title: Cross-Country Ski Lesson for Beginners in Tromso
lang: en
type: tour
city: Tromsø
country: Norway
price: 128
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.91
reviews: 186
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 2 of 10 (Snowshoeing, Skiing & Snowmobiles)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/norway/tromso/tours/cross-country-ski-lesson-for-beginners-in-tromso/
---

# Cross-Country Ski Lesson for Beginners in Tromso

**Guidekin's take:** Learn cross country skiing on flat, mostly prepared trails on Tromsøya island, starting with basic technique. Skis, boots, poles, city centre transfers, a hot drink and lefse are included; warm, windproof clothing is required but not provided. 4.91 from 186 reviews at €128 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #2 of 10 in Snowshoeing, Skiing & Snowmobiles, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Once in Norway you cannot leave without trying our national sport!

This trip is a skiing course, conducted in a scenic surrounding and relaxed atmosphere for the ones who have never tried cross country skiing before or still lack basic techniques. 

We ski in flat terrain, mostly on prepared trails on the top of Tromsøya island, only 5 minutes drive from the city center. 

At first we teach basic techniques and begin to ski in a flat area. 

By the end of the tour you can challenge yourself on small hills and you should be able to practice your new skills on your own later on.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We meet 10 min before departure.
- Starts 09:00, 13:30: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €128 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 186 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Tromso Outdoor AS
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00, 13:30
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.91 from 186 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 185 of 186.

- 5 stars: 172 (92%)
- 4 stars: 13 (7%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## What's included

- Transport to and from Tromsø city centre
- Ski instructor
- Hot drink and lefse (a local sweet snack).
- Cross country ski, ski boots and ski poles

## Not included

- Winter clothes - can be rented separately at Tromsø Outdoor Rental Center upon prior arrangement.
- Hotel pick-up and drop off

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 13:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

We meet 10 min before departure.

Morning departure at 9.00 (9 am) and afternoon at 13.30 (1:30 pm) 
- meeting point at Tromsø Outdoor at Fredrik Langes gate 14.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: Please advise shoe size (european) in the special requirements field at check out. If you fail to provide this information your booking may be cancelled.
- In case we have no snow in the area alternative activity or full refund of the tour costs will be offered.
- As the weather can change rapidly in Northern Norway to join this tour it is obligatory to wear warm and windproof clothes. Winter clothes are not included in the price of the tour, but can be rented separately at our rental center upon prior arrangement.
- From mid-February onward the sun can be surprisingly strong, especially because of the reflecting snow, so we recommend you also bring sunglasses and sun cream with you.

## Compared with other Snowshoeing, Skiing & Snowmobiles

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 10** | €128 | 3h | 4.91 (186) | shared |
| [Tromso Snowshoeing - Valley, Fjord Views, Wildlife, Meal & Pickup](/norway/tromso/tours/tromso-snowshoeing-valley-fjord-views-wildlife-meal-pickup/?format=md) | €126 | 4h | 4.95 (483) | shared |
| [Tromso Arctic Fjord Floating](/norway/tromso/tours/tromso-arctic-fjord-floating/?format=md) | €214 | 3h 30m | 4.89 (89) | shared |
| [3-Hour Shared Arctic Morning Floating Experience in Norway](/norway/tromso/tours/3-hour-shared-arctic-morning-floating-experience-in-norway/?format=md) | €165 | 3h | 4.89 (63) | shared |

Ranked #2 of 10 in Snowshoeing, Skiing & Snowmobiles by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €106 to €321, median €137; typical length 3h 15m. 0 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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