Dog SleddinginTromsøwithAuroraHusky
Drive your own team of Alaskan huskies through the silent valleys above Tromsø. Family-run, small groups, everything included.
A family of mushers, 90+ huskies, and the trail of a lifetime
Aurora Husky is a family-run dog sledding company at Camp Aspemo in Breivikeidet, an hour north-east of Tromsø, Norway. From late October to mid-April we take small groups out on self-drive husky sleds: after instruction from our mushers, you stand on the runners and drive your own team of Alaskan huskies, two guests per sled, through open valleys well away from roads and crowds. Founder and head musher Bjørn Tore Helgesen and his team care for more than 90 huskies year-round, and every tour includes thermal clothing, the transfer from Tromsø, and hot drinks and cake in our Arctic Cafe afterwards. No experience needed. Just warm socks and a little courage.
Local Professional Mushers
We are a dedicated family of mushers, handlers, and more than 90 Alaskan huskies.
Camp Aspemo Wilderness
Our home base is located deep in the snow-covered Arctic trails just outside Tromsø.
Authentic Arctic Experiences
Drive your own dog sled, hunt the Northern Lights, and enjoy traditional Bidos stew by an open fire.
One classic tour, perfected
Four and a half hours door to door. Pickup in Tromsø, meet the dogs, learn to mush, drive your own team, and warm up with cake by the fire before we bring you back.
Classic Dog Sledding
About an hour on the sled, 4.5 hours door to door. Our most popular tour, made for first-timers and families.
- Return coach transfer from Tromsø city
- English-speaking professional musher guide
- Thermal suit, winter boots, and mittens
- About 60 minutes of self-drive dog sledding (two per sled)
- Hot drinks and traditional cake
Coming from Narvik? Read how to join from Narvik
How a tour day works
From the city streets to the untamed wilderness. Here is what to expect.
Meet at Prostneset.
We gather at the harbour bus terminal in central Tromsø (Samuel Arnesens gate 5).
Ride north.
A 60 to 75 minute coach transfer through fjord landscape to Camp Aspemo, Breivikeidet.
Gear up.
We outfit you in thermal suits, winter boots and mittens. Wear your own wool base layer underneath.
Meet the pack.
Say hello to our 90+ Alaskan huskies, and learn how a dog team works before you drive one.
Drive your own sled.
After instruction, you take the runners: two per sled, swapping between driver and passenger.
Warm up in the Arctic Cafe.
Hot drinks and homemade cake by the fire before the coach returns to Tromsø.
Meet at Prostneset.
We gather at the harbour bus terminal in central Tromsø (Samuel Arnesens gate 5).
Ride north.
A 60 to 75 minute coach transfer through fjord landscape to Camp Aspemo, Breivikeidet.
Gear up.
We outfit you in thermal suits, winter boots and mittens. Wear your own wool base layer underneath.
Meet the pack.
Say hello to our 90+ Alaskan huskies, and learn how a dog team works before you drive one.
Drive your own sled.
After instruction, you take the runners: two per sled, swapping between driver and passenger.
Warm up in the Arctic Cafe.
Hot drinks and homemade cake by the fire before the coach returns to Tromsø.
What our guests say
Stories of silence, wilderness, and deep connection with the pack.
“Had a really good day out with this provider, well organised and good sled route, just a little push needed on uphill section. Dogs are well looked after and good facilities.”
“Wow! This was so special! My mom and I booked the 08-12 dogsledding from Tromsø. After a beautiful bus journey we arrived to the camp which had brand new, cozy facilities. We got suited up and an instruction on how to handle the sled - then we went off! Everything felt very safe and it was so much fun. I'm so impressed by the guides who had to help everyone through the snowy conditions and handle all the dogs through the journey. They were very professional. Once we were back we got to warm up with free coffee/tea/hot chocolate. 10/10 experience 👍🏽”
“This experience was simply amazing. Very professionally run. Dogs are so well cared for. Beautiful scenery and friendly staff”
“Certainly one of the best experiences of my life. The hosts were super nice and helpful. They were very patient to give us all the tips and teach us how to control the sled. The activity itself was about 90min long and the scenery was amazing. Sledding through the forest, surrounded by mountains - just magical. Dogs were very happy to run and their excitement was something that contributed to the whole experience. At times it can be a bit physically demanding but it gives you the feeling of working together with the dogs. After the sledding we were served some reindeer soup and hot beverages and that ended the tour.”
“Amazing memorable experience! The staff is very friendly and helpful and the trail was beautiful with fresh snow! The dogs are so friendly and energetic and really just want to run! Hot drinks and soup after the trail were great as well! I think some people think when they book dog sledding that they can just sit back and relax and the dogs will do the work, but driving the sled is very active, you have to brake, lean/balance, and push to help the dogs uphill. It's so much fun, just remember you have to be an active participant!”
“Visited Aurora Husky dog sledging as part of Hurtigruten cruise. One of the best experiences ever. Dogs were amazing, so well looked after and friendly, with lots of energy 🤣. Staff really helpful and welcoming. Give it a go you won't be disappointed, to actually drive the sledge through beautiful terrain was one of the best things i have done. Thank you”
Advice from the trail
What to wear, when to come, and how we raise our dogs, written by the people who run the tours.
More adventures around Tromsø
Northern lights, whale watching and snowmobiling with local operators we know and trust.
