Dog Sledding Kiruna: Drive Sled Dogs Through Swedish Lapland

Lapland sled dog tour, 3-hour drive, hot drink included, Arctic landscape photo opportunity

Dog sledding near Kiruna puts you behind a team of sled dogs on a three-hour journey through snowy forests and Arctic landscapes just outside the town, close to the ICEHOTEL. Your guide drives the sled, provides instruction before departure, and the route includes a break for traditional Swedish fika and a hot drink. Small groups keep the experience exclusive, and pickup is included.

The experience

The adventure starts with your guide explaining how dog sledding works and what to expect on the trail. Then you're moving through the quiet of Swedish Lapland: the dogs pulling the sled, the snow crunching underneath, the forest opening up around you. The route takes you through snowy forests and peaceful Arctic landscapes where the only sound is the runners on snow and the dogs' breathing. You'll feel the connection between the sled, the dogs and the wilderness as you travel, and there's time built in to stop and photograph the landscape or just stand in it.

Midway through, you break for traditional Swedish fika (a hot drink and something to eat) before heading back out. The whole outing runs three hours, which is long enough to move deep into the landscape but short enough that you're not exhausted by the end. Small groups mean you're not waiting for a crowd to move, and your guide is there the whole time, not just pointing things out but managing the dogs and the pace so the day holds together.

Warm clothes are provided, and pickup is included, so you don't need to arrange transport to the starting point. Infants can come if they sit on an adult's lap. The experience is built for couples, families, groups and solo travelers: anyone who wants to move through the Arctic on dog power instead of an engine, with a guide who knows the route and the dogs.

What’s included

• Guide-driven dog sled through snowy forests.
• traditional Swedish fika and a hot drink during the break.
• warm clothes.
• pickup from your location.
• time to photograph the Arctic landscape.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30Last departure this season: 31 Mar 2027

Book up to1d before

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Easy Travel

Is this one for you?The guide drives the sled, so you're riding rather than steering: a good fit if you want to experience dog sledding without the learning curve of handling the team yourself. The three-hour pace is steady but not strenuous, and small groups mean the day moves at a rhythm that lets you absorb the landscape instead of rushing between stops.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What do I actually do on a dog sledding tour near Kiruna?

You ride on the sled while your guide drives the team of sled dogs through snowy forests and Arctic landscapes. Before you leave, the guide explains how dog sledding works and what to expect. Along the way you stop for a break with a hot drink and traditional Swedish fika, and there's time to take photographs of the landscape.

How long does the dog sledding adventure take?

The full outing is three hours, which includes the instruction at the start, the time on the trail, the fika break, and the return journey.

Where exactly does the dog sledding happen?

The adventure takes place just outside Kiruna, close to the ICEHOTEL, in snowy forests and Arctic landscapes of Swedish Lapland.

Do I need to bring my own warm clothes?

No, warm clothes are provided as part of the experience, so you don't need to pack specialized gear.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to the starting point.

Can I bring an infant on the dog sled?

Infants can come on the adventure as long as they sit on an adult's lap during the ride.