Ilulissat Dog Sledding
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Ilulissat is Greenland’s sled-dog heartland, where in winter and spring you can ride dog sleds driven by local hunters across the ice sheet.
Ilulissat lies in Greenland’s sled-dog region, and the town keeps more sled dogs than people, with tethered dog teams visible everywhere on the outskirts. In winter and spring, visitors can ride traditional fan-formation dog sleds with local hunters, with trips ranging from short two-hour rides to multi-day ice expeditions. Short rides cost about 1,000 to 1,500 Danish kroner. Departures at sunset may even offer a chance to see the northern lights. There are no sleds in summer, but visitors can see sled dogs and puppies on the edge of town. Note that sled dogs are working animals, so do not approach or pet them without permission. Winter temperatures can drop below -20°C, so polar gear is required.
Opening hours
By reservation in winter and spring
Nearby sights
- Ilulissat Art Museum
- Ilulissat Harbour
- Disko Bay Iceberg Cruise
- Ilulissat Museum (Knud Rasmussen's House)
- Zion's Church
- Ilulissat Icefjord Centre
- Sermermiut Valley & Icefjord Trails
- Disko Bay Whale Watching