Engholm's Husky
Engholm Husky
Forest camp run by sled-dog racing champion Sven Engholm, offering rides as a passenger or driving your own dog team, plus handcrafted log cabins for watching the northern lights.
The camp was founded by Sven Engholm, a multiple winner of the Finnmarksløpet sled-dog race, and sits in pine forest about 7 km west of town, home to more than a hundred Alaskan huskies. In winter you can choose a one- to two-hour outing, or take a multi-day trip driving your own dog team across the Finnmark plateau. At night you stay in handcrafted log cabins in the forest, heated by wood stoves, and on clear nights you can watch the northern lights right from camp. In summer there are hikes with the dogs and fishing trips. All activities must be booked in advance and are fairly pricey; the price includes a warm insulated suit. The camp is about a 10-minute drive from town along Route 92, and transfers can be arranged.
Opening hours
Reservation required
Nearby sights
- Sámi Parliament Building
- Karasjok Old Church
- Sápmi Park
- Karasjohka River
- Sámi Center for Contemporary Art
- Sámi Collections (Sámiid Vuorká-Dávvirat)
- Anárjohka National Park