Dog sledding
sweden

ALASKAN HUSKY DOG SLEDDING TOURS IN THE WILDERNESS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND.

Our team

Meet the competitive dog musher and breeder Petter Karlsson, World Champion in Longdistance and the amazing team.

Meet the dogs

Every dog in our kennel is special and unique and every single one of them contributes something special to our team.

Racing

Here at Petter Karlsson Sleddogs we’re very proud to breed and train some of the world’s very best Alaskan Huskies.

DOG SLEDDING FOR EVERYONE

Whether you want a quick taste or dive into a big adventure, we have the perfect tour for everyone!

1 Day tour

You don’t need a week to get a taste of the mushing life! Join our exciting day tour and drive a team of huskies around our beautiful local trails.

Husky safari

Get ready for the ultimate winter adventure as we teach you how to care for and drive your own team of alaskan huskies.

Husky Expedition

Take the trip of a lifetime deep into Lapland’s untouched Vindelfjällens Nature Reserve, the largest nature reserve in Europe.

A truly incredible experience! We did a a 4-day tour with Angelina who took very good care of us and ensured we had an amazing time! We spent the day sledging, toasted sandwiches over the fire for lunch with hot chocolate, and ate delicious suppers like the 'magic moose' cooking over a fire stove. An unforgettable experience which I will cherish and remember for a long time. Thank you so much to the whole team!

We were on tour in February 2022. Monday to Friday we were on site. A wonderful time, with friendly and warm people, happy dogs, great food, beautiful landscapes and many new impressions lies behind us. To escape the stressful everyday-life, this time is just the right thing. It grounds you and shows you again the really important things - really a very moving trip. Thanks to all who made our time so unforgettable! We will be back! Warmest greetings from Germany

This experience gave me the opportunity to learn many new things in a beautiful setting while in the company of great people. The guide, Gabri, was very capable and patient. I loved being with the dogs, who were incredibly athletic, well trained and still available for cuddles! I would describe the level as medium. I probably didn’t have to sprint up so many hills, but it was fun. Highly recommended.

    
 
 
         Joshua W 
 4 April 2024
 
 
 Verified This was a great experience.
I highly recommend Petter Karlsson tours, our guide Julie was very knowledgeable and kind and made the trip super enjoyable. Petters dogs are super friendly, they love to work but also love a scratch and pet. I loved all the dogs but one of my favourite dog was Gaga who lead my pack, every time I would put her harness on or take it off she would look up with dreamy eyes and as I would try to leave she would put up her paw to request my hand back. Overall this is a slick operation and it’s obvious the dogs are well cared for which I think makes the experience better as it’s not just about the wilderness experience but also about spending time with the dogs. The way they respond to strangers indicates they are trained well and cared for. In a last note the food was extremely good, it seems Petter Karlssons wife is an extremely good cook. Overall recommend this tour if you love dogs and are looking for a dog sledding experience in Swedish wilderness
  
 
        Louise D 
 11 March 2024
 
 
 Verified Huski tour
Amazing experience !The dogs are so cute and the tour was so nice 🥰 The guides have learned so many things to us It’s absolutely worth it
  
 
        Jessica D 
 15 February 2024
 
 
 Verified Incredible Adventure where you get first hand experience
We did the 5 day dog sledding tour. It was an incredible experience. I loved being able to be hands on, learning and helping with the dogs and the sleds. You learn so much in a short period of time. And the whole trip is done in the middle of a winter wonderland! Places you could only go by snowmobile or dog sled. It was peaceful and beautiful to spend hours moving through this scenery. It is an adventure as you are running a sled yourself and doing the work to take care of the dogs and set up the sled, on top of that you dive in and help warm up the cabin and get the water. I loved these parts but won’t be everyone’s desire. It is cold and you don’t have any connection to the outside world, no internet, and you light the cabins with candles. I would 100% recommend it. Karina was our guide and she was amazing. She can handle so much cold temperate with her bare hands and was extremely pleasant and taught us so many things. She answered all of our curious questions and joined us in our laughter. We left the trip wanting to do it again. Now we are gonna watch Petter compete in his upcoming race in March and cheer him on from a far!
  
 
        Floortje B 
 15 February 2024
 
 
 Verified An amazing experience
We had great expectations for this trip and can happily say they were all met or exceeded. It was a vacation we will never forget. The food, the equipment, the cabins, everything was well taken care off. We had Karina as our guide, who was very kind and her enthousiasme for working with the dogs was contagious. The dogs themselves are so impressive. So strong, smart and kind to humans. Everyone on their own sled, working together with their team of dogs to travel through the beautiful landscapes of Northern Sweden was an absolute dream come true. In addition, we enjoyed going back to basic a little bit. Cutting wood, getting your own water, having only candlelight and no electricity.. what an experience!
  
 
        Miroslav Král 
 1 February 2024
 
 
 Verified Best 5 days ever
I spent 5 best days of my life and my best birthday. Tour was supposed to be for 4 people, unfortunately all the other guests got ill and I had a private tour! Everything was perfect, lovely dogs and a beautiful landscape. Also the trip was more difficult than I expected especially on the second day, when we were going uphill in a fresh snowfall and a lot of work with the dogs but they definitely deserve the best care for the work they do. Big thank to the whole team, specially to my guide Sven.
  
 
        ACS O 
 14 January 2024
 
 
 Verified Amazing Sledding adventure.
I took this trip with my adult son and we had the most amazing experience, one we will treasure. Julie our guide was amazing and everyone we met in the wider team was super helpful. Their passion for the dogs and the sport shone through. The scenery was stunning and we can’t fault the expedition in any way, everything is carefully planned and thought through. You’re provided with all the main kit and despite harsh temperatures we were never cold. Can’t recommend the trip highly enough.
  
 
        Bonape 
 3 January 2024
 
 
 Verified A unique and unforgettable experience in amazing landscapes
We booked the 5 day tour and Julie was our guide. It was an absolutely magical experience and we made unforgettable memories. We are a family of four with two teenagers (17 & 15). You need a certain level of fitness and be ready to deal with severe weather (we had -30C), but Julie made it all work. The organisation is perfect, the equipment top notch, the food fantastic (grilled sandwiches on a campfire !!) the guesthouse clean and cozy. The dogs are first rate: friendly, disciplined and hard working. Lastly we got stuck because of the weather and Sven even drove us at short notice to the next town to catch the bus. Petter is a world champion, but our holiday was world class. Thanks to Angela, Petter, Julie and the team!!!
  
 
        Lara R 
 31 December 2023
 
 
 Verified Incredible experience ❤️
We went on the 5 day trip- it truly was a white Christmas! The dogs were amazing - v well cared for. Our trip leader Julie was caring, patient and extremely competent and looked after us well.The scenery was breathtaking, and the chance to be in that kind of nature was very special.We all mucked in with making fires/chopping wood/bedding the dogs down etc which is part of the experience. Toasting sandwiches over a wood fire in the snow was a unique experience.I cannot recommend this trip enough. From end to end it was well organised, fun and we felt completely involved rather than just ‘passengers’ . Loved it.
  
 
        ejmills6 
 30 December 2023
 
 
 Verified Top of your bucket list
The most amazing holiday! If you like dogs, are looking for a life time experience, want an adventure in a magical place, then this is a must do. We did the 5 day (3 days dog sledding) tour and it was incredible. Our guide, Karina, was fantastic - knowledgeable, friendly and professional. We had a great time with her and the other 2 guests on the tour. The dogs are all very well looked after and it is clear they are loved by everyone that works at the kennels. If you want to feel part of the team whilst on tour, then this is for you. Each night you help with the chopping of wood and dog food, feeding the dogs, collecting water etc which is all part of the adventure. Our dogs all had their unique personalities which we got to know over the 3 days - and didn't want to say goodbye. We also paid a bit extra to have an extra sledding day after the tour (as our bus was not until the early evening). We took the younger dogs out on a short sled ride to get them used to sledding and then resting whilst Sven cooked us a delicious chicken stir fry over an open fire.A great trip that should be on everyone's bucket list!
  
 
        Brian 
 26 December 2023
 
 
 Verified What an amazing experience
What an awesome experience . This isn’t a tourist sled dog ride . This is a mini expedition into the mountains . Over 100 km in 3 days driving my own team of 5 dogs (No whip needed just a good foot on the brake pedal ) . Very competent and friendly professional guide Julie ( also awesome cook ) and great food . Comfy warm cabins overnight . Truly great trip of a lifetime . Would definitely recommend and hope I will be back for more
  
 
  
 
  
 
   Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 52 reviews

These dogs are more than athletes, they’re superheroes

- Petter Karlsson

DOG SLEDDING WITH THE WORLD CHAMPION

Petter Karlsson is a competitive dog musher and the breeder of some of the fastest long distance dogs on the planet. He has won Europe’s longest race (Finnmarksløpet, 1200km) four times, and the 650km Femundløpet in record breaking time. He is the World Champion in Longdistance.

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What you need to know about our dog sledding tours

Do I need prior experience of dog sledding?

No, absolutely not! We are always happy to share our passion for sled dogs with “newbies”. So you don’t have to worry if you haven’t been on a sled before, we will give you a crash course in dog sledding and our dogs are all well trained and listen to guests easily.

Is there a physical requirement?

Here in Lapland we are a hardy bunch, and our tours take place in all weathers – so be ready! It could be windy, icy or snowy but that won’t stop us having an incredible experience together.

Our 5 days tours require a medium to high level of fitness. We cross varied terrain and you must be fit enough to help your team and push your sled sometimes. For our 9 day expeditions a high level of fitness is required.

During the whole tour we all help out with taking care of the dogs, feeding them, preparing a straw bed for them. As a team we also help with fetching water, firewood, cooking and washing the dishes.

How to dress for a dog sledding tour?

We recommend that you dress in several layers, so that you can adjust your clothing to the varying temperature. We will lend you a warm overall, warm boots and mittens. You can find everything you need to bring with you at

What to pack for your husky tour?

Base layer:

Underwear
3 pairs of thin wool socks
2 pair of long undershirts
2 pairs of long johns

Midlayer:

1-2 pairs of fleece or wool trousers
1-2 warm fleece or wool jumpers
2 pairs of thick wool socks
1 warm and windproof hat
1 scarf or buff
1 pair of thin gloves
Slippers

Other:

Toiletries
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Earplugs
Sunglasses and ski goggles
Camera

We will provide you with a hard-wearing and waterproof duffel bag that you can keep your things in during your adventure.

We also provide the following winter gear:

Warm waterproof winter overall
Winter Boots
Big warm mittens
Working Gloves
Headlamp
Large Thermos Bottle (1 liter)
Small Thermos Bottle (0,5 liter)
Towels
Arctic sleeping bag and liner

What type of accommodation will we be staying in?

The fist and the last night you will be staying in our fully equipped guesthouse, with shower, sauna and wifi. You will be sharing a room with twin beds.

When out on tour we will be staying in Wilderness cabins, that are of the grid. We heat the cabin with firewood and fetch water in the nearby river and use candlelight. They have one shared room and bunkbeds to sleep in. There is an outside dry toilet.

Are meals or accommodations included in the dog sledding tour?

Yes, during all accommodation and meals are included the whole tour including the stay in the guest house before and after the sled tour.

Is there an age limit?

Minimum age for our Multi-Day-Tours is 18 years.

But there is also a possibility for a family to book a private tour, where it might be possible for children to drive a team at a younger age. Just get in touch with us and we will find the best way!

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