Sight guide · Tromsø · Norway
Visiting Dog sledding
Husky farms on Kvaløya and in the valleys inland run sledding trips through snowy valleys from about late November to April, either driving your own small team or riding as a passenger.
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Photo: The Municipality of Tromsø from Tromsø, Norway, CC BY 2.0
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Quick answer
Dog sledding is an experience in Kvaløya and Tamokdalen, Tromsø. Allow 4–6 hours including transfers; it is expensive. Book well ahead for December to March, when trips sell out.
Key facts
- Type
- Experience
- Area
- Kvaløya and Tamokdalen
- Time needed
- 4–6 hours including transfers
- Cost
- Expensive
- Book ahead
- Recommended
- Good for
- kids, active, outdoors and nature
- Best months
- June–July and September
About Dog sledding
Husky farms on Kvaløya and in the valleys inland run sledding trips through snowy valleys from about late November to April, either driving your own small team or riding as a passenger. Many also offer night trips under the aurora, and in summer some farms offer kennel visits and cart rides.
Tip: Wear the thermal suits and boots the operator provides; you sit still for long periods and the wind chill on the sled is intense.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 4–6 hours including transfers.
- Cost: Expensive.
- Book ahead: Book well ahead for December to March, when trips sell out.
- Where: Kvaløya and Tamokdalen.
Best time to visit Dog sledding
Dog sledding is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- July: 15°C (59°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, busy crowds.
- June: 12°C (54°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, busy crowds.
- September: 10°C (50°F) highs, about 15 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Tromsø has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Tromsø itinerary visits Dog sledding on day 2, together with Polaria, Polar Museum and Midnight sun.
- No. 4 of the 16 sights in our Tromsø things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Tromsø.
- A family favourite in Tromsø with kids.
If you like Dog sledding
- Northern lights tours — Tromsø region, 6–9 hours, evening into the night
- Sherpa steps — Tromsdalen, 1–1.5 hours
- Polaria — Sentrum, 1.5–2 hours
- Reindeer and Sami culture visits — Tromsø region, 3–5 hours
Staying near Dog sledding
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Dog sledding?
Plan 4–6 hours including transfers.
+Is Dog sledding free?
No, it is expensive. Booking ahead is advised.
+When is the best time to visit Dog sledding?
June–July and September for the most comfortable weather. Wear the thermal suits and boots the operator provides; you sit still for long periods and the wind chill on the sled is intense.
+Do I need to book Dog sledding in advance?
Book well ahead for December to March, when trips sell out.
+Is Dog sledding good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Tromsø. Tromsø is an exciting Arctic adventure for children: husky rides, reindeer feeding, seals at Polaria, the cable car and snow everywhere.