Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Winter Activities
Skiing is the most popular winter activity (both as a leisure pursuit and a means of getting
around), while snowmobiling serves a similar purpose in the far north and on the sub-polar
archipelago of Svalbard. Dog-sledding is another major drawcard.
Dog-Sledding
This is easily our favourite winter activity because it enables you to experience Arctic and
sub-Arctic wilderness areas by slowing you down to a pace that suits the quiet beauty of
the terrain, free from engine noise. It's also one of Norway's most environmentally sound
means of getting around.
Expeditions can range from half-day tasters to multiday trips with overnight stays in re-
mote forest huts. With most operators, you'll have the option (depending on the number of
travellers in your group) of
mushing
your own sled (after a brief primer course before set-
ting out) or sitting atop the sled and watching the world pass by as someone else urges the
dogs onwards.
There are long-distance endurance dog-sled races where you can see how the profes-
sionals do it.
Femundlopet
DOG-SLEDDING
The Femundlopet starts and ends in Røros in early February.
Finnmarkslopet
DOG-SLEDDING
The 1000km-long Finnmarkslopet starts and ends in Alta in March and traverses the
length of the far north en route.
Dog-Sledding Destinations
Although most of the dog-sledding possibilities are to be found in Norway's high Arctic,
Røros, in central Norway, is another option.
