Straumsvegen 601, 9105 Kvaløya, Norway
We visited in autumn and spent time with dogs and handlers. Staff very informative and dogs love all the attention they can get. Pick up and drop off from Tromso or Hertigruten ship. Winter best if you intend sleigh riding. Autumn colours abound late September to early October.
Fabulous time fussing the dogs and cuddling puppies! The film was really interesting and the coffee and cake a nice way to finish. Unsurprisingly, wheelchair access was tricky, but with a bit of determination on the part of my hubby I was able to enjoy the afternoon.
The best afternoon!!! My partner and I did the Husky Visit today (Early September) which was brilliant. No snow yet but you watch a 20min film about dogsledding as a sport and then get an explanation of the sled and how it works with the team of dogs. Then we spent ages visiting the adult dogs who are all super friendly and dying for pats, then we saw some ‘teenage’ ones and younger puppies - also really gorgeous. Took one for a short walk and then got coffee and cake. As we drove ourselves there, we were welcome to stay longer and just walk around and pat the dogs - which we did. Just great. Do it.
It was really fun to try dog sledding. We rode with a musher behind us directing things. They took pictures for us and were really easy going. The best part was the area where all the dogs live, and playing with the puppies.
Husky riding through the snow is something I will never forget. The dogs are supreme athletes and you have the opportunity to get up close and personal and even meet the puppies.
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