WORLDWIDE · WINTER ACTIVITIES
Flat water, swell, tide and daylight all change what a paddle is worth. These 11 winter activities are compared on all four, with prices.
Paddle Stockholm’s winter archipelago in a dry suit, enjoy fika on the ice, then warm up in a wood-fired sauna for $138.
“What an absolutely magical experience! The ice threw us off our original plans. But the guides were amazing and made the experience even better than anything we could have imagined.”
Paddle Tromsø’s winter fjords with guides, seals, eagles, snow-covered islands, hot drinks, and transport from the city.
“This was a fantastic experience! Certainly a must do while in Tromsø! The experience itself was well worth the price, but our guides Lauti and Jenka added even so much more to the experience with their knowledge of the area. We even saw multiple seals, who seemed curious to see us as well! If there are spots left, this will definitely be something unforgettable!”
Paddle winter Lake Brienz near Interlaken in a warm dry suit, with mountain views, expert guidance, photos, and small-group calm.
“Karel toured us around Lake Brienz; we had a great time with beautiful views & good conversation. Would recommend!”
Review of Interlaken’s winter kayak tour on Lake Brienz, with drysuit details, costs, transport tips, scenery, safety, and honest advice.
“This was an incredible experience! Everything was so beautiful and the guide, Andre, was super great. Highly recommend! Now we have a bunch of amazing photos to remember our unique adventure.”
Paddle Svolvær’s winter waters in a stable double kayak, hear local stories, and enjoy Arctic views on this small-group tour.
“Very relaxing and enjoyable day on the water! Guide was great and conversational.”
Paddle Gdansk’s winter waterways in a dry suit, seeing the shipyard, Old Town, islands, and canals with hot chocolate included.
“Really enjoyed this experience! The guide was very nice and informative about the city’s history as we kayaked. Felt very safe and was plenty warm enough- the hot chocolate was a very nice addition! Would recommend”
Review of Lofoten’s 3-hour winter kayak tour at Eggum, with fjord views, warm drinks, gear advice, pricing, and practical tips.
Paddle winter Stockholm in a warm dry suit, passing City Hall, Kungsholmen, Södermalm, and Gamla Stan with a friendly guide.
“Emile is a great guide. We had a great group. It was a wonderful experience”
Paddle Stockholm’s quiet autumn and winter waterways, see City Hall and Gamla Stan, and warm up with lunch, fika, and hot drinks.
“really nice trip, professional gear, nice guide and lunch!”
Kayak Guilin’s quiet Li River with an English-speaking guide, covering about 9 km of calm water, rapids, and mountain scenery.
“I had a great experience on this Kayak tour. Everything was very well organised and the tour guide helps you with anything you need. He even invited me for lunch. I can reccomend this tour to anyone that loves nature. It's definitely one of my highlights in Guilin. Thank you very much for everything:)”
Paddle Helsinki’s quiet winter archipelago with a guide, dry suit, hot juice, and beginner-friendly gear on this calm 2.5-hour outing.
“Our guide was awesome. Great knowledge of the area and all round top bloke”
Pick a coast, a cave, a river or a tunnel.
