Two Days Exploring Sweden’s Best Natural Ice
2-Day Nordic Ice Skating in Stockholm
Ready to spend two days following Sweden’s natural?
A 2-Day Nordic Ice Skating Adventure in Sweden
This is not simply the 1-day tour twice
Our 2-Day Nordic Ice Skating experience is designed for people who already know how to skate and want to explore further. Instead of returning to Stockholm after a single day, we follow the ice, spend the night in the Swedish countryside and wake up ready to skate again.
Natural ice decides where the journey takes us. We might follow narrow waterways and smaller frozen lakes, cross the open ice of one of Sweden’s great lakes or skate a long route with the wind behind us. Conditions change every winter—and often from one day to the next.
That freedom is at the heart of this experience.
We bring several guides and divide skaters by experience, speed, and ambition. You do not need to be an expert Nordic skater, but you do need previous skating experience. Depending on the group, some may enjoy a relaxed day covering around 15 kilometres, while stronger skaters can travel considerably farther.
After the first day on the ice, we continue to a comfortable countryside hotel. Dinner, a warm room and a good night’s sleep replace the skates for a few hours before we head back into the winter landscape the following morning.
Two days give us more freedom to search for great natural ice, explore different environments and adapt the journey to the conditions.
LOCATION
Forest areas near Stockholm
Duration
2 days / 1 night
Prix
Adult: 5350 sek/pers
Accommodation, meals, guiding, skating equipment and all transfers are included.
A single supplement is required for solo travellers.
POINT DE RENCONTRE
True Nature Sweden Bureau
Tideliusgatan 62, Stockholm 118 69
Meet us at our base in Södermalm, Stockholm. All transport and transfers during the two-day Nordic ice skating trip are included.
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Two full days of guided Nordic ice skating
Professional natural-ice skating guides
Minimum two guides on the trip
Groups adapted according to skating level
High-quality Nordic ice skates and boots
Skating poles
Backpack
Specialist natural-ice safety equipment
Helmet and protection pads
All transport and transfers during the trip
One night in a countryside hotel
Hotel breakfast
Outdoor lunches
Restaurant dinner
Hot drinks
Maximum 8 guests per guide
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Vêtements d'hiver
Assurance voyage personnelle
Alcoholic drinks and additional personal purchases
Single room supplement
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Because natural ice and weather conditions determine our routes, no two trips follow exactly the same itinerary.
DAY 1
Meet your guides at our Stockholm base for an introduction, safety briefing and equipment fitting.
Once we know the current ice conditions, we transfer to the selected skating area and divide into groups according to skating level.
Then we head onto the ice.
The route is chosen according to the conditions and your group. During the day we stop for a warm outdoor lunch before continuing across the winter landscape.
Later in the afternoon, we finish our route and continue to our countryside hotel, either directly from the ice or with a transfer.
After checking in, it is time to warm up, relax and enjoy dinner together at the hotel restaurant.
DAY 2
After breakfast — or potentially some early skating when the season and conditions make it possible — we begin our second day.
We may skate directly from the hotel or transfer to another area where better natural ice is waiting.
The aim is to give you a different experience from Day 1: another landscape, another type of ice or a different style of route whenever conditions allow.
After another full day of skating and an outdoor lunch, we finish the journey and return to Stockholm.
Please do not book onward travel from Stockholm before 19:00 on Day 2, as natural ice conditions and travel distances can affect our return time.
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Previous skating experience is required.
You do not need previous experience specifically with Nordic ice skates.
Experience with hockey, figure skating, speed skating, touring skates, rollerblades or inline skates can be suitable.
This trip is not suitable for someone who has never skated before.
A good general level of fitness is required.
Daily skating distances vary according to level, ambition and conditions and can range from approximately 15 to 100 km.
Several guides allow participants to skate in groups suited to their level and pace.
The exact skating locations and routes are determined by current natural ice and weather conditions.
We may travel significantly farther from Stockholm when this gives us access to better natural ice.
Solo travellers must book a single room supplement.
For odd-numbered bookings, a triple room may be used unless a single supplement is booked.
Do not arrange onward travel from Stockholm before 19:00 on Day 2.
Natural ice can never be predicted far in advance. The itinerary may change according to conditions and safety.
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This is an active two-day winter experience, so good clothing makes a significant difference.
Please bring:
Thermal base layers
Warm mid-layer, preferably wool or fleece
Windproof and water-resistant outer layer
Comfortable winter trousers suitable for active movement
Warm gloves
Spare pair of gloves
Warm wool or synthetic socks
Spare socks
Hat or beanie
Personal water bottle
Small personal toiletries
Comfortable clothes for the hotel
Any personal medication you require
Avoid cotton for active layers where possible, as it retains moisture and becomes cold when wet.
Pack lightly. You only need personal clothing and overnight essentials — we provide the Nordic skating equipment, backpack and specialist natural-ice safety equipment.
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Natural ice changes constantly.
Temperature, wind, snowfall and other weather conditions determine where and how we can skate. For this reason, there is no fixed lake or route for the 2-Day Nordic Ice Skating experience.
Our guides use current ice reports, weather information, local knowledge and direct scouting to plan each trip. Routes may change even shortly before departure when better conditions are found elsewhere.
Every participant receives specialist natural-ice safety equipment and a safety briefing before skating.
The flexibility of a two-day trip gives us a much larger area in which to search for good conditions — but safety always determines where we ultimately skate.
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The natural ice season changes every year, and each part of the Swedish winter offers something different.
Early winter can bring newly frozen black ice on smaller and medium-sized lakes, together with short days and low winter light.
By mid-winter, larger bodies of water such as Lake Mälaren and parts of the Stockholm Archipelago may freeze, opening possibilities for longer journeys and a greater variety of routes.
Later in the season, longer days and milder temperatures create yet another style of Nordic skating, often with more daylight available for exploring.
There is no single perfect time to book.
What matters is the ice available during your visit — and with two days to work with, we have more freedom to go looking for it.
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Do I need previous Nordic ice skating experience?
No. You do not need previous experience specifically with Nordic skates, but you must have previous skating experience.
Experience with hockey, figure skating, speed skating, touring skates, rollerblading or inline skating can all be relevant.
Can complete beginners join the 2-Day tour?
No. If you have never skated before, we recommend starting with our 1-Day Nordic Ice Skating in Stockholm experience instead.
The 2-Day trip involves substantially more time and distance on the ice and is designed for guests who already have basic skating ability.
How far will we skate each day?
It depends on your level, ambition and the ice conditions.
Daily distances can range from approximately 15 km to 100 km. Several guides allow us to divide participants into groups, so everyone does not need to skate the same distance or at the same speed.
Do I need to be an advanced skater?
No. Previous skating ability and reasonable fitness are required, but you do not need to be an expert.
Our multi-guide system allows groups to be organised according to skating level, speed and ambition.
Where will we go ice skating?
There is no fixed route.
Depending on natural ice conditions, we may skate close to Stockholm or travel farther to areas such as Lake Mälaren, the Stockholm Archipelago or other major skating areas within reach.
Finding the best available natural ice is part of the experience.
Will we skate somewhere different on Day 2?
Whenever conditions allow, yes.
We aim to create two different skating days, which might mean changing lake, route, landscape or style of skating. Natural ice conditions ultimately determine the itinerary.
Where do we stay overnight?
We stay in a comfortable countryside hotel selected according to the route and ice conditions.
Because the skating location changes, the exact hotel may also vary.
Are meals included?
Yes. Meals during the trip are included, including outdoor lunches, dinner at the countryside hotel and breakfast on Day 2.
Can solo travellers join?
Yes. Solo travellers are welcome, but a single room supplement is required.
How are rooms arranged?
Accommodation is normally based on shared rooms. If an odd number of guests is booked together, a triple room may be provided. Guests who prefer a separate single room must book the single supplement.
Is all skating equipment included?
Yes. Nordic skates, skating boots, poles, backpack and specialist natural-ice safety equipment are provided.
How large are the groups?
There is a maximum of 8 guests per guide. Several guides travel on the 2-Day experience so participants can be divided according to skating level and pace.
Is transport included?
Yes. All transport and transfers from Stockholm and throughout the two-day journey are included.
What time will we return to Stockholm?
The exact return time depends on the skating location and conditions. Do not book onward travel from Stockholm before 19:00 on Day 2.
What happens if natural ice conditions change?
Changing conditions are part of Nordic ice skating. Our guides continually follow the ice and weather and adapt the route and location accordingly.
If conditions change, we may travel to another area or modify the itinerary to find better and safer skating.
Discover More Nordic Ice Skating in Stockholm
Not sure you want two full days on the ice?
Discover Nordic skating with our 1-Day Nordic Ice Skating in Stockholm tour, or experience Sweden’s frozen lakes after dark on our Nordic Night Ice Skating in Stockholm experience.
Your 2-Day Nordic Ice Skating Experience at a Glance
Two full days of guided Nordic ice skating
One night in a countryside hotel
Previous ice skating experience required
Multiple guides and groups adapted to skating level
Daily distances adapted to ability and ambition
Different skating routes and locations whenever conditions allow
Professional guides experienced in natural ice conditions
High-quality Nordic skating and safety equipment included
All transport and transfers from Stockholm
All meals included
Restaurant dinner and hotel breakfast
Small groups with a maximum of 8 guests per guide
Routes selected according to the best available natural ice conditions
Two Days, Two Different Skating Experiences
Natural ice never gives us exactly the same day twice — and on a two-day tour, we make the most of that.
Rather than following a fixed itinerary, your guides build the journey around the ice conditions available at the time. One day might take us through channels and across a series of smaller lakes. The next could bring us onto a vast frozen lake for a completely different style of skating.
Whenever possible, we choose different routes and landscapes for each day.
Some journeys take us from point A to point B, using our vehicles to meet the group farther along the route. Other days might involve a large round trip or a long downwind skate.
The destination is not decided months in advance.
The ice decides — and we follow.
We Travel Farther to Find Great Natural Ice
With two days available, we have considerably more freedom to search for good skating conditions.
Most of the time, excellent natural ice can be found around Stockholm. But when conditions demand it, we can travel much farther across the region in search of better ice.
Depending on the winter, this can take us onto Lake Mälaren, across parts of the Stockholm Archipelago and Baltic Sea, or farther inland towards some of Sweden’s other great skating areas and large lakes.
Across the two days, we may travel up to approximately 300 kilometres by road when necessary to reach the best available conditions.
For us, the location is never more important than the ice.
Skate at Your Own Level
This experience is designed for people who already have some skating experience.
You do not need previous experience specifically with Nordic skates. Experience with ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating, touring skates, rollerblades or inline skates can all provide the balance and movement skills needed to join.
What matters is that you are already comfortable on skates.
Several guides join the trip, allowing us to divide participants according to experience, speed and ambition. This means stronger skaters are not held back, while guests who prefer a more relaxed pace can enjoy the ice without feeling pressured to chase kilometres.
Daily distances can vary enormously. Around 15 to 100 kilometres per day is possible depending on your level, the conditions and how much you want to skate.
This is an active winter experience, and a good general level of fitness is required.
A Night in the Swedish Countryside
At the end of the first skating day, we leave the ice and settle into a comfortable countryside hotel.
After a full day outdoors, there is time to warm up, relax and enjoy dinner together in the hotel restaurant. Depending on where the ice has taken us, we may arrive directly from the skating route or make a final transfer by vehicle.
The following morning begins with breakfast before we head back onto the ice.
In some parts of the winter, an early start may even give us the opportunity to begin the second day around sunrise.
The overnight stay is more than just somewhere to sleep. It allows the journey to continue rather than resetting back in Stockholm after Day 1.