Combine the possibility of seeing the northern lights with a husky experience in the Tromsø region. Choose between dog sledding through the winter landscape or a more relaxed evening at a husky camp.
What is a northern lights and husky experience?
A northern lights and husky experience can range from an active dog sledding adventure through the Arctic winter landscape to a more relaxed evening at a husky camp, where you can meet the dogs and enjoy the atmosphere with your travel companions.
Husky camps are often located away from the city lights, where there is less light pollution than in Tromsø city centre. Combined with late-afternoon or evening departures, this can provide good conditions for seeing the northern lights if the weather and aurora activity are favourable.
Am I guaranteed to see the northern lights?
The northern lights are a natural phenomenon and can never be guaranteed.
Weather, cloud cover and aurora activity all affect whether the northern lights will be visible on a particular evening. One advantage of choosing a husky experience is that you can still enjoy a full evening and spend time with the dogs even if the northern lights do not appear.
What types of husky experiences can I choose from?
There are two main types of husky experiences to choose from. If you are looking for something more active, dog sledding may be the best option. Depending on the tour you choose, you can experience the winter landscape with the huskies and try dog sledding.
If you prefer a more relaxed evening, a visit to a husky camp may suit you better. Here, you can meet the dogs, spend time at the camp and enjoy the winter atmosphere at a slower pace.
Camp visits can also be a good option for families, particularly if you are travelling with younger children who would like to meet the huskies without taking part in a more physically demanding activity.
Can I still experience the landscape when it is dark?
Yes. Although these tours take place in the evening, snow, moonlight and other sources of light can make much of the surrounding winter landscape visible.
How much you can see will, of course, depend on the weather, light and snow conditions. Part of the experience is simply being outdoors in the Arctic winter landscape after dark.
On some tours, parts of the dog sledding route are also illuminated.
What should I wear?
Many dog sledding tours provide thermal suits and warm footwear, but it is still important to dress warmly underneath. Temperatures can be lower in the evening than during the day, and the wind while dog sledding can make it feel even colder.
The best approach is to dress in layers, preferably with wool as your base layer. Remember warm socks, a hat and gloves or mittens.
If you are unsure what to wear, you can find our best tips in our guide to what to wear in Northern Norway.
How do I choose the right tour?
Start by reading the tour description and deciding which type of experience suits you best. Is your main priority to meet the huskies, or would you also like to try dog sledding?
Then check the practical information. Here you will find details such as the duration of the tour, group size, what is included, minimum age and any requirements or restrictions.
Some dog sledding tours have specific requirements for who can drive a sled or take part. These vary between tours, so always read the information for your chosen tour carefully before booking.
Still unsure which tour is right for you?
Feel free to contact the Tourist Information Centre, and we will help you find an experience that is right for you.
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