Winter week with huskies in breathtaking nature

Escape from everyday life and experience the beautiful landscape of Sweden from a very special perspective: your own dog sled. Immerse yourself in the vastness of the wilderness and enjoy the silence, which is only interrupted by the paws of your faithful companions on the snow. Adventurous days with your very own dog sled are followed by dreamlike nights in a simple but cozy accommodation. The proximity to the polar circle offers ideal conditions to marvel at the phenomenon "northern lights".

Winter week with huskies in breathtaking nature: The itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
You will be picked up at Arvidsjaur airport or bus station and drive for about an hour through the beautiful Swedish countryside before arriving at the husky farm and settling into your accommodation. You will stay in a traditional Swedish country house with all modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a common room, kitchen and two bathrooms. The German emigrant Konstantin who owns the husky farm is a trained chef and over a delicious welcome dinner in the main house, you will discuss the schedule for the eventful days ahead.
The local travel services begin with dinner on the first day and end with breakfast on the last day.

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Day 2: The first sledding tour
After feeding the dogs, a rich breakfast will be waiting for you. If you want, you are always welcome to help feeding the huskies. Look forward to the exciting days ahead and get to know the friendly and cuddly dogs. After breakfast, there will be a detailed musher workshop and kennel tour followed by a first test drive through snowy landscapes. After about an hour you will return and after the dogs are taken care of, a delicious lunch will be served. In the afternoon you will have some free time and the opportunity to spend time with the dogs and ask questions about them and the mushing. After the dogs got their food, dinner will be served in the main house.

Day 3: Snowshoe tour & Ice Fishing
Today after breakfast you will go on a snowshoe hike. This takes you right into the Swedish nature, where you can refresh yourself with snacks and hot drinks. After you have rested your legs a bit, the tour continues through the deep snow. At the end of the day you will have the opportunity to catch your dinner in the traditional way by going ice fishing. Your host will show you the most important tips and tricks.

Day 4: Get to know the breathtaking nature on skids
After breakfast, today's approximately two-hour long husky tour will take you through a beautiful snow-covered landscape. Enjoy the view from your husky sled and listen to the paws of your committed companions on the snow cover. You will drive with your own team over lakes, through snowy forests and over small mountains, from which you have a wonderful view over the surrounding nature. For lunch you will be back at the farm and strengthen yourself with a warm meal. The afternoon is off for you. How about ice fishing, a snowshoe hike (snowshoes and ice fishing equipment are available free of charge) or a relaxing stay in the sauna? Of course you can also go cuddle and play with the dogs! In the evening a delicious meal is waiting for you in the main house.

Day 5: Free Day
Today is a day off for everyone! After breakfast you can relax in the sauna, take pictures, try your hand at ice fishing or just enjoy a good book. You are welcome to join your host in caring for the dogs throughout the day. A snowshoe tour, a snowmobile safari or a forging workshop can also be booked. In the evening everyone meets again for dinner in the main house.

Day 6: Husky tour through the Swedish wilderness
After yesterday was rather quiet, today after breakfast you will set off for a full-day dog sled tour (4-6h). Snacks for humans and animals are packed so that no one has to starve. After the huskies have been harnessed, the adventure in the Swedish wilderness begins. It takes you over long lakes and past small sleepy islands. Enjoy the silence as you glide over the snow on your sleds with the only sound you hear is the paws of the dogs on the snow. After a lunch break by an open fire you return to the farm. There you will take care of the dogs first. Afterwards, you can look forward to your own dinner.

Day 7: Another full-day husky tour in impressive nature
After a proper breakfast, the excited dogs are put in front of the sleds again to go on another full-day tour. Between mountains and valleys, dense forests and frozen lakes you make your way. Maybe you even see a moose in the wild? About half way you will stop for an outdoor lunch. The dogs will get some snacks as well, and then tackle the last few miles. At the end of your tour, you will once again enjoy fantastic views and afterwards return to the farm. Once there, you will thank the dogs with extensive petting and cuddling. After everything is put away, you can relax until dinner.

Day 8: Journey home
Today it is time to say goodbye. After breakfast you will be taken to the airport or bus station in Arvidsjaur with many great memories of your beautiful husky week in Sweden.

Accommodation:
On the husky farm you will stay in the guest house, which is located about 50 meters from the main house. The guest house has several double rooms spread over two floors. There is a bathroom with sink and toilet on the upper floor as well as on the lower floor. On the lower floor, the shower is shared by all guests. A lounge and cooking facilities are available and can be shared. Extra beds and a crib are available. Meals are always served in the main house. Free wifi is available.
There are often some volunteers on site (one room in the guest house, one room in the main house) who get to know life on a husky farm and are happy to help and advise you during your stay.

Arrival:
It is best to fly to Arvidsjaur (AJR) airport, from there you will be picked up and taken to the husky farm at no additional cost. The drive takes about an hour and can be done at any arrival or departure time. For especially early or late flights (before 7:00 or after 21:00) please consult us first.
Alternatively, you can fly to Stockholm and then take the night train (private sleeping compartment) to Jörn. From there, bus number 26 continues to Arvidsjaur.
Likewise, you can travel to Luleå Airport (LLA) and from there board bus number 221 to Arvidsjaur.
Transfers to/from Skellefteå (SFT), Luleå (LLA) airports and Jörn train station are generally possible, but involve additional transfer costs and arrangements or a bus ride to Arvidsjaur.

Fitness:
For this trip, you should be able to stand on the sled for several hours in rough weather and cold temperatures and hold on to it, even if the dogs want to run off. You will learn everything you need to know in your first workshop, but you should be able to implement the instructions on your own afterwards. You will also be out and about when there is a lot of fresh snow and may have to help the dogs in some passages, especially uphill, by jumping off the sled and pushing it along.

Equipment:
All items of clothing and equipment marked as “rentable” can be borrowed at no extra cost. However, we recommend that you bring your own well-fitting and comfortable equipment.
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