TRONDHEIM WINTER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Wild Ice Trondheim: A guided glide across the city’s natural winter mirror
A local-instructor led, beginner-friendly ice tour that supplies skates and safety briefing, includes a scenic snack break, and runs about two to three hours.
Wild Ice Trondheim: A guided glide across the city’s natural winter mirror.
On clear winter days around Trondheim, sheets of natural ice spread across sheltered bays and river arms; Wild Ice Trondheim is an introductory, guide-led outing that lets newcomers strap on tour skates, learn basic ice safety, and move quietly across that frozen landscape while stopping for a relaxed snack in a scenic spot.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Glide over Trondheim’s natural ice
The trip emphasizes moving with nature — traversing naturally formed ice expanses under local guidance to soak in winter light, open water edges, and the hush of the season.
All essential equipment is provided
Tour skates, helmets, sticks and other safety gear are supplied and fitted at the start; guides include an ice-safety briefing before you head out.
A peaceful break in scenic surroundings
Midway through the outing the group pauses for a relaxing snack in a natural setting, a small ritual that underscores the experience’s calm, beginner-friendly rhythm.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Expect a compact, well-paced outing: an equipment fitting and ice-safety briefing with a local instructor, a guided glide across natural ice employing beginner-friendly skates, a scenic snack pause to take in the winter quiet, then a return to the start for equipment check-in — all designed so first-timers can feel safe and relaxed on the ice.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Allow roughly two to three hours for the guided outing; practical information notes approximately three hours including transportation time.
Meet in front of the Britannia hotel (Dronningens gate 5, 7011 Trondheim) for fitting and briefing; include your shoe size when booking so skates can be prepared.
Dress in warm layers for the weather: base layer, wool or fleece mid-layer, wind- and waterproof jacket and pants, plus gloves and a hat. The operator provides tour skates, helmet, sticks and safety gear.
If ice conditions are unsuitable the tour may be switched to snowshoeing, rescheduled, or refunded; also note the tour may be rescheduled if fewer than two participants sign up.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The guided outing runs roughly two to three hours; practical information lists approximately three hours including transportation time.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is in front of the Britannia hotel, Dronningens gate 5, 7011 Trondheim.
Do I need prior skating experience?
No prior experience is required—the tour is beginner-friendly and led by a local instructor.
What equipment is provided?
The operator supplies tour skates, helmets, sticks and safety gear; equipment fitting is part of the program.
What should I wear?
Dress according to weather conditions in warm layers: a base layer, wool or fleece mid-layer, wind- and waterproof outer layers, plus gloves and a hat.
What happens if the ice is unsafe or the group is too small?
If ice conditions are unsuitable the tour may switch to snowshoeing, be rescheduled, or refunded; similarly the tour may be rescheduled if fewer than two participants sign up.