Tromsø Villmarksenter

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Tove Sørensen has over 20 years of experience with dog sledding and has competed 15 times in Europe’s longest dog sledding race – Finnmarksløpet.

Tromsø Villmarkssenter started out as a home for dogs in 1988, since then their passion for dogs and life in nature has taken them on an exhilarating journey.

Tove Sørensen has over 20 years of experience with dog sledding and has competed 15 times in Europe’s longest dog sledding race – Finnmarksløpet. In 2006 she participated in the world's longest dog sled race in Alaska, the Iditarod.

Tromsø Villmarksenter is one of the biggest adventure companies in Norway and is located on Kvaløya (the whale island) 25 minutes from Tromsø. They have 200 Alaskan huskies and offer dog sledding trips and northern lights safaris, lasting from 4 hours to 5 days, in the winter (Nov 1st – April 30th).

In the summer (May 1st – Oct 31st) they focus on the magnificent midnight sun with kayaking, mountain hikes, glacier hikes, and excursions with their huskies. Their main focus is to offer an authentic wildlife experience for everyone. Individuals, courses, and conferences, locals, incentives, and events or groups, everybody is welcome!

Dog sledding and northern lights chase are their main activities in the winter.

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Reviews about Tromsø Villmarksenter

Average rating

4.9/5

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Beata T., Singapore — 16/04/2025
5/5
About Guided Half-Day Arctic Dog Sledding Ride in Kvaløya from Tromsø.
Musher Chris was very friendly and he shared with us additional info about the dogs, the history of the owners setting up the business and the racing competition that the Alaskan husky participated just the week before.
Daan V., Netherlands — 10/03/2025
5/5
About Snowshoe Hike with Huskies in Kvaløya from Tromsø.
Great people working there, really taking care of the dogs and the people who join the tour. They are very nice and warm people!
Johanne M., United Kingdom — 23/02/2025
5/5
About Overnight Aurora Camp and Dog Sledding in Kvaløya from Tromsø.
The guides were super friendly and couldn’t be more helpful if had a question or needed something
Edwina M., United Kingdom — 04/02/2025
5/5
About Guided Half-Day Arctic Dog Sledding Ride in Kvaløya from Tromsø.
Friendly caring passionate kind team who just want you to have the best time (which I promise you will)
B. V., Netherlands — 02/02/2025
5/5
About Guided Half-Day Arctic Dog Sledding Ride in Kvaløya from Tromsø.
Very friendly people and our Dutch speaking guide was very nice to us.