Tromsø: Dog Sledding Experience at Aurora Husky

Join us for an unforgettable day at Camp Storm where you’ll get a true taste of life above the Arctic Circle. Whether your adventure begins with meeting our huskies, exploring the dog yard, or settling in for storytelling, each part of your visit offers something unique, personal, and deeply rooted in Northern traditions.

Your experience begins with a scenic 1-hour bus ride from Tromsø. After meeting your enthusiastic husky team at the camp and provided with warm outdoor gear and boots, you’ll learn how to safely handle a sled and then set off into the snowy landscape. You’ll drive in pairs, taking turns as musher and passenger, covering 3 to 4 kilometers over 30 to 40 minutes (subject to weather and snow conditions). 

Dog sledding is an authentic and thrilling way to connect with nature, powered by the energy of the Arctic’s most loyal animals. But this visit is about more than sledding. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes introduction to how we care for our dogs throughout the year including how we balance activity with rest (with weekly stays in a secondary camp for relaxation), ensure proper nutrition, and support each dog’s physical and mental well-being.

Between activities, you’ll be invited into our warm and cozy cabin for coffee and a traditional Norwegian snack. Here, we share stories about Arctic life from the shifting extremes of weather and light through the seasons, to the rich traditions of Sámi culture and the deep connection between people, animals, and nature in the North.

This is a journey into the heart of the Arctic - not just to see it, but to truly feel it.

Meeting Time: 15 minutes before the chosen departure time.

Meeting Place: Tromsø Havn Prostneset (inside the main entrance hall), Samuel Arnesensgate 5, Tromsø.

Duration:

• First Departure: 8:00 – 12:20
• Second Departure: 09:00 – 13:20
• Third Departure: 10:00 – 14:20
• Fourth Departure: 12:30– 16:50
• Fifth Departure: 13:30 – 17:50
• Sixth Departure: 14:30 – 18:50

Included: 

• Transfers both from and back to Tromsø 
• English-speaking guide 
• Hot drinks (coffee/tea) and traditional Norwegian snack
• Thermal suit 
• Winter boots 
• Gloves / mittens 
• Drive your own dogsled (short tour) 
• Photo stop halfway the sled ride 

Good to know: 

• Above a certain group size, the group will be split in half. The first half will first head out for the dog sledding experience, while the second half will have hot drinks and coffee, meet our young dogs and learn about huskies from our knowledgeable guides. Upon return of the first group, we switch places and the second group will head out on their dog sledding experience.
• Duration of the tour: 10-15 min driving, 5 min stop, 10-15 min as passenger 
• Cancellation due to weather: For the safety of animals and guests, there’s a small risk of cancellation in dangerous surface conditions (bad weather conditions). In those cases, you will be offered to reschedule your tour to a different venue or time slot, another substitute product, or a full refund. 

Restrictions: 

• Minimum age: 4 y/o 
• Please note that each child must be accompanied by an adult. 
• Pregnant people are not advised to participate in this tour. 
• No pets allowed 

Accessibility: 

• Accessible to those who can stand, balance, and have moderate arm- and leg strength to control the sled. 
• This activity is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Bring with you: 

• Dress in warm winter clothing, in layers
• Scarf and hat 

Physical difficulty level: 

• Moderate athleticism is required – having the ability to walk 200 meters, stand and move around on a sled for around 15 minutes and have a basic level of agility.
• Please let us know of any physical conditions that we should be aware of when preparing for the tour.