Norway · HORSES
Season and weather decide more here than anywhere. Below: 6 fjord horse riding, what each includes, and the months they actually run.
Ride Icelandic horses along Lofoten’s Arctic coast, Viking ruins, fish racks, and Hovsund with a guide. Slow-paced and beginner-friendly.
“absolutely magical! highly recommend to everyone regardless if you have any experience with riding a horse.”
Ride Norway’s Lyngen horses near Tromsø, with fjord views, local stories, stable time, warm drinks, and a small six-person group.
“The activity was great! Very friendly and helful instructor. Maybe make more part of the ride out of the road (in winter days). Nice activity, we recomend!”
Ride Norwegian horses through Kvaløya’s fjords, forests, and shorelines on a small-group Tromsø tour with grooming and local guides.
“Very friendly hosts and very nice horses. The view is also beautiful, definitely worth trying”
Ride Norway’s Lyngen horse near Tromsø, with Arctic views, local stories, a small group, and a gentle one-hour trail ride.
“We booked 3 tours in Tromsø, & this one was by far the most authentic and memorable. Our host was a true Norwegian woman, deeply connected to her family farm and passionately devoted to breeding the rare Lyngen horses. She took care of every detail, patiently showed us how to interact with the horses, and walked alongside us on a long, stunning trail down to the sea and back. What made the experience truly special were the captivating stories she shared from the 1930s onwards, about the region, people, traditions and history. We loved every moment: the ride itself, her storytelling, the breathtaking scenery & the gentle, beautiful horses. She…”
Meet Lyngshorses at Tromsø’s oldest stud farm, learn their wartime story, and ride if weather allows in a small two-hour visit.
“Amazing experience and amazing people. It felt like being catapulted in another era, with the beautiful Norvegian landscape of snow and sea, and the wonderful horses (so gentle, patient and well behaved). My girlfriend and I spent a delightful morning, and we will come back here as soon as we return to Norvay.”
Review of Tromsø’s Lyngen horse evening ride, with aurora views, a small group, farm visit, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was such an incredible experience getting to meet and ride the endangered Lyngen Horse. They are such a kind and soft tempered breed. The views were so beautiful and you can see just how much Inger cares for her horses and just how much they love her. They are so well looked after. Highly recommend this experience to everyone visiting Tromsø! Thank you so much!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
