Urban experiences meets raw Arctic nature
Self-Drive Dog Sledding
Love speed and excitement? Join your own team of racing huskies and learn how to dogsled.
General information
This tour is conducted by Tromsø Villmarkssenter.
You will get your own sled to drive together with a friend or another guest, and you will switch drivers halfway through the trail. You can enjoy the Arctic coastal landscape with fantastic views of Tromsø, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and long fjords.
One of our experienced guides will teach you the basics of dog sledding, and then we set off into the wilderness. You will share the sled with another guest; one person driving and one riding as a passenger. At the halfway point, you will switch roles. In total, you will spend approximately 45 minutes on the sled, depending on the weather conditions.
Professional guides lead the group in their own sleds. After a trip out in the Norwegian winter, a meal of bidos, prepared with reindeer meat, broth and vegetables, is just what the body needs.
We serve the meal around the fire in our camp (a vegetarian option is available on request).
Important:
• Please be aware that we have several departure times. Ensure that you arrive at the correct departure time stated in your booking confirmation.
• Age limit: For safety reasons, all participants must be at least 16 years old. This applies to both drivers and passengers. If you have any concerns, please contact us at [email protected] .
Included: Approximately 45 minutes of self-drive dog sledding in a shared sled, transport (25 minutes each way), dog yard guiding and puppy visit, warm lunch, thermal suit and boots
Please bring: Sunglasses (February, March and April only), gloves and a hat
Level of difficulty: Moderate. The sledding includes physical activity such as running in the snow, balancing on the sled and similar tasks. A good level of physical fitness is required.
Departure time and place: 7:30 AM (07:30), 8:30 AM (08:30), 9:30 AM (09:30) or 10:30 AM (10:30) outside Radisson Blu Hotel
Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours
Prices from
3390 NOK per person
- Prices can vary by season.
Facilities
- Guide
- Bonfire
- English
- Groups
- Warm shoes included
- Bus (up to 50 persons)
- Meal included
- Warm clothing included
- Vegetarian
- Toilet facilities in cabin
- Hundslede
- Medium
- Light meal included
- Tea/coffee/biscuit included
- Child 16+
- Vegan
- 3-5 hours
About Tromsø Villmarkssenter
30 years ago, the renowned dog sled racer Tove Sørensen opened her home to guests from all over the world.
Since then, she and her family have dedicated their lives to educating visitors about Alaskan huskies, dog sledding and Arctic nature through sustainable outdoor activities.
We strive to be inclusive hosts in every regard – everybody who shares our passion is welcome. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available for all our programmes, and most of our activities are suitable for the whole family. Let your little ones play with our little ones in the puppy training programme, or take them on a sledding adventure safely chauffeured by one of our experienced guides. Infants aged 0–2 years are always free of charge, and we offer discounts for children.
Our facilities are also wheelchair accessible, and our dog sledding ride programme in particular is well suited to people with disabilities. However, our walkways can be a little difficult to manoeuvre, especially when covered in snow. Therefore, we recommend bringing a helper with you when you visit. Our standard shuttle service requires guests to board the bus independently, but we can arrange specialised transportation upon request. Please contact us if you are planning a visit; we would be delighted to tailor a smooth and barrier-free experience for you.
On our programmes, you will not only experience everything we love about our home, but also discover your own connection to the Arctic. Whether you let us teach you how to drive a sled or allow a four-legged hiking companion to show you their favourite trails, Tromsø Villmarkssenter is your home in the wilderness.
Phone: +47 776 96 002
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://villmarkssenter.no/