Sulitjelma Husky Sledding near Bodø
Updated Oct 2026 · Prices checked 7 Oct 2026
Quick answer: Sulitjelma husky sledding is a 2-hour session at Sulitjelma Turistsenter, about 90 km (1.5 hours by car) from Bodø: you steer a team of 8–10 Siberian huskies with a guide, drink campfire coffee and help feed the dogs. It costs from €281 per person, needs at least two people, and is rated 5.0 from 17 reviews.
Key takeaways
- €281per person two people pay €562.44.
- Drive yourself — about 90 km and 1.5 hours each way, no transfer.
- Minimum two participants; up to 8 guests.
- Children aged 3–6 ride free with an adult; not for children under 3.
- On sale from 17 Dec 2026 to 30 Apr 2027.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Sulitjelma husky sledding at a glance
- Price
- from €281 per person (checked for 10 Feb 2027: 2 adults €562.44)
- Duration
- 2 hours on site, longer if you want to stay
- Team
- 8–10 Siberian huskies
- Start times
- 11:00, 14:00 and 16:30 on the checked date
- Group
- up to 8 guests, minimum 2
- Languages
- English, Norwegian
- Cancellation
- free up to 24 hours before
- Meeting point
- Sulitjelma Turistsenter, Dajaveien 1, 8230 Sulitjelma
The operator is Huskyguiden, run by Ken Stian Mohaug.
Check datesGetting to Sulitjelma husky sledding from Bodø
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Bodø
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Evenesdal, SaltdalCoach, included
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SulitjelmaYour own car
Drive about 90 km east via Fauske — roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. At Sulitjelma Turistsenter you will see the caravan camp and 12 cabins; a road sign at the entrance says "husky tours", and the guide meets you at the administration building. The operator asks you to be on time but not too early, so the campfire coffee is ready when you arrive.
Without a car this tour does not really work: buses via Fauske take around 2.5 hours each way. If you have no car, the Saltdal day trip includes a coach from Bodø.
Sulitjelma husky sledding, step by step
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1Campfire coffee
You start at the fire, with an introduction to the guide's life with the dogs.
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2Briefing
How to steer a team of 8–10 Siberian huskies, brake and lean on the turns.
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3On the sled
You drive the team yourself on the trail, with the guide alongside; everyone gets a turn on the runners.
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4Photo stops
Several stops at scenic spots for pictures with the dogs.
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5Unharness and feed
After the run you help take off the harnesses and feed the team, and there is time to cuddle the dogs.
The session lasts about 2 hours; you are welcome to stay longer. There is a warm-up area with toilets on site.
What Sulitjelma husky sledding includes
- Guide
- Training on how to steer the sled
- Stories about Siberian huskies and sled dogs
- Photo stops with the huskies
- Helping with harnesses and feeding
- Warm-up area and toilets
- Transport to and from the location
- Warm clothing
- Child prices
Included: guide, training on how to steer the sled, stories about Siberian huskies and sled dogs, photo opportunities with the huskies, help with harnessing and feeding, warm-up area and toilets.
Not included: transport to and from the location. Warm clothing is not provided — bring wool layers, winter boots or warm hiking shoes, mittens and a hat, plus snacks and water.
Sulitjelma husky sledding dates and prices
On sale from 17 December 2026 to 30 April 2027; 24 December is closed. For 10 February 2027 the calendar showed one option with three start times and €562.44 for two adults.
Source: GetYourGuide calendars · checked 7 Oct 2026
Sulitjelma husky sledding ratings
★ 5.0 from 17 reviews. Guide 5.0 · Value for money 4.6. Value scores lower than the guide — worth weighing against 2 hours on site plus about 3 hours of driving.
Source: GetYourGuide · checked 7 Oct 2026
Sulitjelma husky sledding or Saltdal?
Choose Sulitjelma with a car and a partner: it is €44 cheaper each and leaves half the day free. Choose the Saltdal day trip if you are alone or have no car.
Good to know before Sulitjelma husky sledding
- Snow can move the tour. In February 2025 one group was relocated to a snowier spot about 40 minutes further from Bodø; the guide gave them a lift.
- Or replace it. Another group got a hike with a husky and six puppies, a campfire and sausages when there was not enough snow.
- The guide warns in advance when conditions change — reviewers mention clear communication.
- Winter roads. Allow extra time on the drive in December and January.
- Normal fitness helps; no special skills are needed.
- Not for people with animal allergies or children under 3.
- Pets are not allowed; assistance dogs are.
- You can stay longer after the 2 hours.
Sulitjelma husky sledding reviews — field notes
FIELD NOTES · WHAT GUESTS SAY AGAIN AND AGAINSeventeen reviews, all 5 stars, from guests in the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France, the UK and China. They return to the same points: a friendly, funny guide; dogs that are "happy, healthy and extremely well trained"; and the fact that everyone gets to drive. One guest wrote that the guide moved their slot by half an hour so they could catch a flight.
“The whole dog sledding experience was just the right length – everyone got a chance to drive it themselves.”
“Ken let us know well in advance that there wasn't enough snow at the spot we agreed to meet”
“Together with my mother (77) and brother, this was never to be forgotten.”
Book Sulitjelma husky sledding if… / book something else if…
Book it if
- you have a car in Bodø
- you are two or more
- you want to steer the team yourself
- you prefer a 2-hour session to a full day
Book something else if
- you are travelling alone — Saltdal day trip →
- you have no car — Saltdal day trip →
- you'd rather have warm gear provided — Saltdal day trip →
- you want the dogs after dark, with a chance of aurora — the evening husky walk →
Sulitjelma husky sledding FAQ
01How do I get to Sulitjelma husky sledding from Bodø?
By car: about 90 km via Fauske, roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Meet at Sulitjelma Turistsenter, Dajaveien 1. There is no transfer; without a car, take the Saltdal day trip.
02Can I book Sulitjelma husky sledding alone?
No. The tour needs at least two participants, and the calendar blocks a single adult. Solo travellers can book the Saltdal day trip, which sells to one person.
03How many dogs pull the sled?
A team of 8–10 Siberian huskies. You steer the team yourself with the guide, and afterwards you help unharness and feed the dogs.
04How long does it last?
About 2 hours on site, and you are welcome to stay longer. Add about 3 hours of driving for the round trip from Bodø.
05Can children do Sulitjelma husky sledding?
Yes, from age 3. Children aged 3–6 ride free with an adult. The tour is not suitable for children under 3. Check family dates.
06What should I wear?
Your own warm gear: wool base layers, a fleece, winter boots or warm hiking shoes, mittens and a hat. Nothing is lent on this tour.
07When is the season?
From 17 December 2026 to 30 April 2027 on GetYourGuide, with 24 December closed. January to March has the most reliable snow.
08What if there isn't enough snow?
The guide moves the tour to a snowier spot nearby or offers an alternative, such as a hike with the huskies. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before lets you back out if conditions look poor.
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