Bearhill Husky · Joulumaantie 4, Santa Claus Village
Bearhill's Santa's Husky Rides: a 2.5 km sled ride through the forest at the edge of Santa Claus Village, with a musher at the back and hot juice and cookies in a kota after. It is the easiest real husky ride to fit into a village day, since you walk there and the whole thing takes half an hour.
You meet at Santa's Husky Rides, Joulumaantie 4, in Santa Claus Village, at your booked time. Inside a 30-minute slot you get a 2.5 km ride through the woods, which takes 7 to 12 minutes depending on the dog team and the weather. An experienced musher stands at the back and drives; you sit and hold on. Afterwards you warm up in a Lappish kota with hot juice and cookies, and there is usually time to meet the dogs.
The 2026-27 season in the village runs 30 November 2026 to 4 April 2027, daily 10:00 to 16:00, per Santa Claus Village. Before 30 November there are no rides here. Snow usually settles in November, but nobody can promise it early in the season. When it is thin, rides can be shorter or run on wheeled carts. Bearhill runs its longer tours from its main kennel about 35 km away; this one is the short version for people visiting the village.
A sled fits up to 4 adults. Bearhill does not split groups, but you may share a sled with people outside your party, and single travellers always do. Transfers and outdoor clothing are not included, and drones are not allowed. Getting to the village on your own is easy: bus 8 runs from the city centre in about half an hour, EUR 3.60 one way (EUR 3.30 in the Waltti Mobile app), and parking at the village is free. Every tour on this site cancels free up to 24 hours before the start.
Arrive at Santa's Husky Rides in the village. Guests mention hot drinks while you wait and boxes for your things.
A short talk about the huskies and the musher life, then you take your seat on the sled.
2.5 km through the forest, with the team running and the musher steering at the back.
Hot berry juice and cookies by the fire. Stay and pet the dogs if they are in the mood.
★★★★★wow amazing, great value for money the dogs seemed and looked healthy. Thier little feet were protected and our guide told us all about their rehoming programme when they retire [...] the ride even though short felt like a long time and enough for the experience.
★★★★★An incredible ride, the guide accompanies you while steering the sled. The dogs are docile and the local landscape is very beautiful; I felt like I was in a film. At the end, they serve a wonderful hot juice and biscuit.
★★★★★It was a magical experience! The snow had alreasy become slushy and watery in some spots but the trail was still good to go! The dogs looked very well taken care of and enthusiastic to run. Some were very cuddly as well.
★★★★★It was an amazing experience, a wonderful location, excellent facilities for the dogs and a excellent guide on the sledge. He made us feel super comfortable and gave us great knowledge about the dogs
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2.5 km, about 7 to 12 minutes on the sled, inside a 30-minute slot that includes the briefing and hot juice and cookies after.
Bearhill's Santa's Husky Rides run 30 November 2026 to 4 April 2027, daily 10:00 to 16:00, per Santa Claus Village.
No. An experienced musher drives; you ride. Up to 4 adults fit on one sled, and you may share it with people outside your group.
No. Arctic outer clothing and transfers are not included, so come in ski trousers, a warm coat, a hat and mittens.
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A 2.5 km husky sled ride through the forest at the village edge, with hot juice by the fire after.
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