Husky sledding
Standing on the runners of your own sled behind six howling, ecstatic huskies, silence falling the second they launch — dog sledding is winter's great conversion experience.
- Best forAdventure
- Approx. flying time~10h 20m from Los Angeles
- Nearest airportKiruna (KRN)
Happens around Kiruna, Sweden — nearest airport Kiruna (KRN).
The experience
Around Kiruna, operators run everything from two-hour tasters to multi-day expeditions between wilderness cabins, and mushing your own team beats riding as cargo by miles. December to March is the season; book a morning slot for the pink Arctic light. The dogs accept your affection as rightful tribute.
Featured in Ten winter adventures beyond the ski piste
When to go
Daytime highs run from about -9°C in January to 17°C in July. Driest in March and April and November; wettest in July, with rain on about 17 days.
The year at a glance — pick a month for detail
August15° · rain 14 daysCool and often wet.
Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Live conditions from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
Where to base yourself
Pick a budget to open live availability in Kiruna. Prices are per night for two people.
Flights
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