The 15 Best Husky Sledding Tours in Swedish Lapland

1.Sit Down Husky Ride Dog Sled Tour in Kiruna

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

Sit on a large sled pulled by 12 huskies through forests and over frozen lakes near Kiruna. Lapland Sleddog Adventures provides Arctic clothing, hotel pickup, hot drinks, homemade cake, and time with the dogs. Guides such as Gaynor, Andrew, Milos, and Natalie share practical stories about sled dogs and the area.

“This was an awesome experience. The tour guides were all very friendly. They provide warm clothing so that you can enjoy the tour without worrying about the cold. I truly can’t think of anything negative to say and believe me, I’ve tried.”

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2.Husky Tour Sit and Drive Combo Tour from Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $271

From Husky Tours Lapland in Svappavaara, you and a companion share a sled pulled by five or six huskies. Guides including Diana, Alex, and Kent teach you to drive, then you switch roles. After an 18-kilometer run, help feed and unharness the dogs before coffee, cake, and a fireside chat.

“Friendly staff, well organised, we were driving the sleigh with the dogs which were very well behaved A great experience with the family!”

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3.Guided Afternoon Drive Your Own Dog Sled Tour

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

From Kiruna, you’ll head to Kalixforsbron, meet the huskies, learn to harness and steer, then share a sled with one partner along the Kalix River. A small English-speaking team provides winter gear, safety guidance, hotel pickup, and fika in a Nordic tent.

“Best experience ever!! we got all the needed gear, instructions to drive the sled where clear and the ride was amazing!! Our guide was very nice and took care of all the details, we almost lost my sons cell phone and he helped us recover it buried in the snow.”

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4.Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure

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

From Kiruna, you ride to Kalixforsbron for a small-group husky tour limited to eight people. You help harness friendly dogs, steer your own sled, and warm up with coffee, tea, and Swedish fika. Guides such as Rebecca and Martina provide clear instruction, though the northern lights remain weather-dependent.

“Our friendly driver, Gasper, drove us to/from the Husky sledding site. On the way back, he saw the glow of the aurora borealis and stopped the car to let our tour group of 6 people get off the van and take some pictures. We were grateful for Gasper’s proactiveness in looking out for the northern lights as we didn’t see it while sledding. Rebecca our dog sled guide was fantastic. She was very friendly and welcoming. She was very clear in her instructions and demonstrated how to ride a husky sled. She was mindful that no one in our group had ever ‘driven’ a sled before and although, she led…”

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5.Morning Husky Sled Ride with Coffee Break

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

Join an English-speaking guide near Kiruna for a 2.5-hour morning sled ride behind 12 Alaskan Huskies. You’ll receive winter clothes and boots, meet the dogs, cross frozen lakes, stop at a cabin for Swedish fika, and return through snowy forest. Pickup is included within 20 km of the kennel.

“It was our first time and it was indeed a good experience for us. We really had fun riding the sledge through the forest and frozen river. Everything was white as if living in a magical land. The dogs were friendly and we enjoyed playing with them awhile waiting for others. The huskies were eager to go for the run. Can see how happy they were when the ride started. Clear instructions were given before we started our journey. Pick-up time was great as well.”

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6.Sunrise Zen Husky Tour (10:00 to 13:00 – sitting on the sled)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $264

Join Snowdog Arctic Adventure Company near Kiruna for a three-hour, small-group husky ride. You sit in a four-person sled while guides such as Craig or David drive through the Poikkijärvi woods. Meet the dogs, help feed them, then warm up with drinks and snacks by an open fire.

“We were entrusted to David who is a very good guide. He explained details and involved us in the care of the dogs giving us useful and interesting explanations. Dogs are obedient and the Trueman leader is incredibly trained and listens to every word. We were given gloves, boots and thermal suits without which the excursion would not have been feasible since there were - 31 C . Unfortunately it started late and we had to wait outside for about 1 hour waiting for customers who had not been caught in time .. this hitch made the experience a little less beautiful because it was really so cold. Anyway I…”

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7.Sit Back and Relax Morning Husky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $182

Meet the huskies, bundle up, and ride about 13 kilometers through a private snowy trail near Kiruna. Guides such as Lucas, Izzy, and Sara explain the dogs and the Arctic setting. Halfway through, stop at a teepee for coffee and cinnamon rolls by an open fire.

“Incroyable expérience. Parcours privé et magnifique. Guides sympathiques donnant plein d’informations sur les chiens et rencontre avec les chiots. En plus l’une d’elles était française 😉 Sans doute notre plus belle activité à Kiruna.”

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8.Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika

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

Travel from Abisko to a Kiruna-area dog camp by bus, then ride 10 to 12 kilometers behind a professional musher. You will share a sled with up to three other people, stop for Swedish fika by a fire, and have time to pet the dogs.

“Amazing guides and the cutest dogs! Had the best time the route was beautiful and the guides took good care to ensure I was warm and comfortable. Would definitely recommend!”

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9.Autumn Husky Sit and Drive Cart Tour from Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Meet the huskies at Husky Tours Lapland near Kiruna for a hands-on autumn cart ride. Kent or Helena explains how to drive, harness, and care for the dogs. You share the driving, follow forest trails, help unhitch the team, and finish with coffee, tea, and a cinnamon roll.

“This is a must do! Everyone was so kind including the dogs! We were so grateful for the opportunity to guide our own carts and the whole experience was absolutely amazing.”

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10.Husky Sledding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $302

At Oatfield Huskies in Swedish Lapland, you harness your own team, ride a sled, reward the dogs, tour the kennel, and eat homemade stew by an open fire. The private, English-language outing lasts about 4.5 hours and begins at 10:00 in Vistträsk.

“J'ai découvert dans cet endroit des gens pleins de bonté, de volonté de faire découvrir leur passion.”

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11.Husky Sled Ride Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $194

From Husky Tours Lapland in Svappavaara, a guide outfits you in warm gear, teaches safe sled riding, and leads a husky team about 6 kilometers into the wilderness. At a fire-warmed tipi, you get coffee, tea, and a cinnamon roll while watching for the aurora before returning to the kennel.

“I had an absolute blast! The dogs were full of energy and having a great time. Our guide was very nice and answered all of our questions. Got to see a moose and calf, drink warm drinks at the rest, pet the dogs and at the end, feed the dogs a treat and pet/hold 5 week old husky puppies. I would highly recommend this tour, even if the northern lights aren’t out you will have non stop fun!”

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12.Guided Dog Sledding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · from $188

Meet your multilingual guide in Ale, learn to harness the huskies, then ride through snowy forests and open fields. The 1.5 to 2.5-hour outing includes a rest stop, open-fire coffee, and time to pet the friendly dogs afterward.

“it was a beautiful ride. the part where they let us loose in the kennel to pet all the dogs was an amazing touch”

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13.Husky cuddle at Fjälläventyr Dog Park – admission ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33Best value

Spend about two hours at Fjälläventyr Dog Park with more than 80 Alaskan Huskies, Siberian Huskies, and Alaskan Malamutes. An English-speaking guide explains kennel life, training, and sled-dog history, then gives you time to pet the dogs and puppies. Guides such as Tilde and Ludwig also lead related dog-sled trips.

“I've never seen so many Huskies together! From the moment we entered the Fjällventyr Dog Park, everything was perfectly organized. The guides were very friendly, telling stories about each dog's name and temperament. Dogs are incredibly sociable, especially when you sit down and start petting them - they act like family! There is only one small problem, time seems to be a little short. A little more time and the experience was perfect.”

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14.Dogsled Adventure Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $308

Easy Travel takes you from Kiruna into the winter forest for about three hours behind an Alaskan Husky team. You ride in the guide’s sled, with driving sometimes available by arrangement. Expect a warm campfire stop, coffee, cinnamon buns or soup, and time to meet the dogs.

“Esperienza stupenda da fare assolutamente!! Consigliata! Guida esperta molto simpatica e disponibile a spiegare diverse cose. Pausa con fika svedese tradizionale...davvero unica!”

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15.Meet 70 Huskies and Enjoy a short ATV Tour with the Huskies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $192

At Snowdog near Kiruna, you’ll meet 70 Alaskan Huskies, learn how sled dogs live through Arctic winters, help prepare 8 to 10 dogs, and ride beside their training run on an ATV. Craig and his team provide snacks, hot drinks, and private transportation.

“Had a great time!! Would definitely recommend it. The dogs were super cute and I really enjoyed drinking coffee by the open fire!”

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