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Family husky kennel · Kiruna, Sweden
A van takes you from Kiruna to a kennel in the hamlet of Kalixforsbron, where you learn to harness the dogs and then drive a sled across frozen lakes, forest and marshland. Pick it for a full, unhurried morning in daylight with eight guests at most and a hot lunch by the fire.
Kiruna is in Sweden, and this trip has a different feel from the big Rovaniemi farms. A van picks you up at your hotel and drives to the kennel at Kalixforsbron, where you're dressed in a snowsuit, boots, gloves, hat and socks. You're usually taught to handle and harness the dogs yourself, which guests love.
Two of you share each sled and take turns steering and sitting. The route crosses frozen lakes, quiet forest and open marsh, and with luck you'll see reindeer, moose, Arctic hare or a ptarmigan. One guest described teams of five dogs and said turning takes some technique. Back at base you warm up by an open fire in a Nordic tipi with hot soup, sandwiches and Swedish fika.
It's $291 per person for 5 hours, the most expensive trip on this site. You're paying for the length of the morning, the small group, and the lunch. On mild spring days the dogs need more breaks, which one reviewer noticed. If your kids are small or nobody wants to drive, the family sit-down ride is cheaper and gentler.
A van collects you in Kiruna.
The drive out to the kennel.
Snowsuit, boots, gloves, hat and socks on. Then the guide shows you how to handle and harness the dogs, and how to steer.
Two per sled, taking turns on the runners across lakes, forest and marsh. Watch for reindeer and moose.
Open fire, hot soup, sandwiches and Swedish fika, then the van back to town.
★★★★★A wonderful morning exploring the surroundings (frozen lake and forest) on a sleigh pulled by five dogs. Alternating between driver and passenger, which allows you to discover both aspects of the sled (driving is a bit technical sometimes, especially when turning) [...] The dogs are very friendly, cuddly, and love their "work".
★★★★★It was absolutely a wonderful experience. We went with my 6-year-old child, and everything was carefully arranged for him. Our guide was very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed every moment.
★★★★★Everyone on site was very nice and made sure that you had a great experience. The dogs have a good life and are free to roam the grounds. The tour went straight through the countryside, across a lake, and partly through the forest, which was a lot of fun.
★★★★★The activity was a lot of fun! The huskies were amazing, the light lunch in a Sami tent was delicious and transfers were really convenient. [...] Highly recommend!
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Yes. Two participants share one sled and take turns steering and sitting, after a detailed briefing. You're also usually taught to harness the dogs.
A light lunch by an open fire in a Nordic tipi: hot soup, sandwiches and Swedish fika (coffee and something sweet).
Guests have done it with children; one family brought a 6-year-old and said everything was arranged for him. Kids ride as passengers. For a gentler option, see the sit-down family ride.
No, Kiruna is in Swedish Lapland. Rovaniemi and Levi are in Finland, so plan this as part of a Swedish trip, not a day out from the Finnish resorts.
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A long morning on the sled in Swedish Lapland and lunch in a Sami tent.
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