The 15 Best Dog Sledding Trips in Scandinavia

1.Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,498 reviews · from $328Our pick

Meet 130 Alaskan huskies on Kvaløya, learn to drive your own sled, and take turns guiding a team through snowy Arctic scenery. The 70 to 80-minute run includes photo stops and real teamwork, followed by hot drinks and Hege’s chocolate cake in a Sami Lavvo.

“One of the most magical experiences we have ever done! Well planned, organised and a good mix of experience, meeting and cuddling the huskies with a talk with hot drink and cake - definitely would recommend”

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2.Fun and Easy Dog Sledding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,004 reviews · 4h 30m · from $282

Travel 50 minutes from Tromsø to Breivikeidet for a self-drive husky ride through open fields and forest trails. You share a sled, take turns driving for about 30 minutes each, then meet the dogs and warm up with tea and cake in a lavvu. English-speaking guides, thermal gear, and transport are included.

“Loved the experience from start to end. Highly knowledgeable guides who were welcoming and provided a full explanation of the sledding activity and safety for the dogs and ourselves.”

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3.Husky Sled Self-Drive with Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,896 reviews · 4 hours · from $282

At Tromsø Villmarkssenter, you learn to drive a shared sled pulled by an eager husky team, switching places halfway through the 45-minute run. Guides such as Gustav, Lilia, Max, and Renee are known for clear instruction and warm help. Afterward, meet the dogs and enjoy Bidos stew in a cozy Sami-style hut.

“What a great experience - this is not just a place to drive a sled pulled by huskies. It is a husky farm that raises dogs with love and attention. The owner clearly is passionate about sledding and her dogs and her passion trickles down to all the staff who also enjoy being among the huskies and the customers. Expect a thorough introduction to the sport once you are outfitted with boots and jackets Then you are off- almost immediately the kennels are behind you and open rolling fields with amazing vistas are in front and around you. The dogs clearly love to run. And the experience of guiding the…”

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4.Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,666 reviews · 4 hours · from $187

Travel 30 minutes from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter, where guides such as Zoe, Bram, and Linda introduce you to more than 200 Alaskan huskies. Warm clothing, a Sami lavvo, bacalao, coffee, cake, marshmallows, and a chance to see the Northern Lights are included.

“Very amazing tour! Husky were so cute and well behaved, service staff was great and accommodating! We managed to see the northern lights and it was so amazing. Thank you to the staff for making the call to lower the light for us to appreciate the northern light It was a great bonus that the food served was so delicious! Cake and hot juice was the bomb. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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5.Tromso Husky Self-Drive Sledding with Cake and Drink in Lavvu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 746 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $361Top rated

Drive a team of five or six Alaskan Huskies in pairs on a 70 to 80 minute Arctic trail near Tromsø. Guides, including Hege, teach braking and sled control, provide thermal suits and boots, and lead the way. Finish with cake, a hot drink, dog stories, and time with the kennel’s 130 dogs.

“Very fun and would do it again it made me feel like I was in the movie Salto! The cake and tea was great and would do this again with others.”

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6.Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 555 reviews · from $175

Leave Tromsø for Kvaløya and a husky camp with about 200 dogs. Your English-speaking guide leads an easy-to-moderate snowshoe hike with one or two huskies, followed by dog-yard time, puppies, hot drinks, and homemade cake. Guides may include Lara, Max, Lea, Nina, or Clementine.

“Transport, snowshoe walk and meeting the dogs was very well organised. Our walking Guide was very informative about the scenery and the Alaskan husky dogs in general. In the break we got a nice warm Berry drink with homemade choco chip cookies. The visit and cuddles with the dogs were the highlight (for me). Afterwards there was coffee or tea, again accompanied by homemade chocolate cake, which was lunch in itself. I highly recommend this tour!!”

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7.Puppy Training at the Husky Kennel with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 4h 30m · from $172

Spend 4.5 hours at Tromsø Villmarkssenter meeting huskies from four weeks to adulthood. With English-speaking guides such as Max, Lena, Oystein, and Florian, you will help train young dogs, walk with energetic adolescents, cuddle puppies, and finish with a warm Norwegian lunch.

“We loved working with the puppies, talking with the guides and laughing all along the way. We spent time petting the older dogs also. Lunch was yummy and enjoyable trying local food.”

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8.Sit Down Husky Ride Dog Sled Tour in Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $197

Sit back on a large sled pulled by 12 huskies as an English-speaking guide leads you through forests and across frozen lakes near Kiruna. Lapland Sleddog Adventures supplies Arctic clothing, hot drinks, and homemade cake in a tipi tent. Sleds fit two adults and up to three children in family groups.

“Very friendly and enthusiastic guides. Lovely dogs and surroundings! Great experience for the kids and nice warm clothes provided.”

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9.Guided Afternoon Drive Your Own Dog Sled Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 133 reviews · 4 hours · from $276

From Kiruna, you’ll meet well-cared-for huskies, learn to harness and steer a shared sled, and follow the Kalix River through snowy Swedish Lapland. Warm clothing, hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and fika in a Nordic tent are included.

“Really liked it. The dogs were well treated as well :)”

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10.Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $276

From Kiruna, ride to Kalixforsbron for a small-group night tour with up to eight people. You’ll harness and steer your own husky sled, meet the dogs, and finish with coffee, tea, and Swedish fika in a Nordic tipi. Guides such as Rebecca and Sarah are known for patient instruction.

“Fantastic experience! Our guide Sarah was perfect! She assisted us throughout the journey with kindness and care. The dogs were really obedient and very sociable. Highly recommended!!”

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11.Morning Husky Sled Ride with Coffee Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $177

Spend 2.5 hours with 12 eager Alaskan Huskies on a snowy sled ride from Kiruna. Your English-speaking guide introduces the dogs, leads you through forests and across frozen lakes, then serves fika in a wilderness cabin. Winter clothing, boots, hotel pickup, and photo time are included.

“It was really nice to experience how the dog sled works and got through the winter forest and near the frozen lake.”

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12.Husky Hike and Puppy Visit with Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $146Best value

Spend 4.5 hours with Tromsø Villmarkssenter, home to about 200 Alaskan Huskies. Walk with energetic dogs through North Norwegian countryside, meet puppies, and eat a warm traditional lunch in a Sami Lavvo. English-speaking guides such as Jenny, Leo, Agata, Dennis, and Alejandro have led this outing.

“We got a little worried when there was a huge bus to transport us, but we ended up in a group of 10 hikers and 7 dogs and it was awesome. It’s more like getting pulled by dogs on a hike so not for super small people or those who can’t walk on rough terrain. Meetings dogs and puppies was fun too. The best part was the lunch - great food, really neat hut, fire was warm, and the guides were really friendly and helpful. This was my daughter’s favorite activity of our vacation. Highly recommended!”

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13.4hr Dog Sledding Trip on Finnmarksvidda

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 68 reviews · 4 hours · from $340

Travel by minibus from Alta to Gargia, suit up in thermal gear, and learn to drive your own husky team with guides Linda and Adam. The route runs from pine forest to the open Finnmarksvidda plateau, followed by coffee, snacks, dog care, and stories at the historic Gargia mountain lodge.

“Brilliant day - well organised with very friendly and professional guides. It was such great fun and we had fabulous weather conditions (bit hot for the dogs but great for the humans who aren’t used to the minus numbers!). We were well looked after from pick up to drop off.”

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14.Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · 7 hours · from $276

Travel from Abisko to a Kiruna-area sled-dog camp, where a professional musher drives your shared sled on a 10 to 12 KM Arctic circuit. Stop for coffee or tea, a cinnamon bun, a fire, and plenty of time with the dogs. Warm clothing is supplied, but bring lunch.

“Notre guide était véritablement passionné et nous a partagé sa passion tout au long du moment passé en sa compagnie. Ses chiens câlins à souhait nous on accueillis également avec beaucoup de gentillesse. Une activité que je recommencerais volontiers et parfaite en famille.”

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15.Dog Sledding Trip under the Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $391

From Alta, ride to Gargia for a small-group night run with your own husky team. Guides such as Adam and Linda teach you to drive, then lead you through pine forest and onto Finnmarksvidda. Warm clothing, hot drinks, local stories, and time with the dogs are included.

“so fun!! the owner was very clear and gave great instructions. takes care of the dogs well”

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