Winter adventures

Visiting the Arctic Circle Region, you’re in the middle of Greenland’s dog sledding district.

In these regions the sled has been an essential part of cultural life for centuries, right the way from the first human-drawn models down to the dog sleds of today, which give pleasure and memories to locals and visitors alike.

The dog sled is a symbol of life in Greenland’s Arctic Circle Region. This region is also the southernmost part of Greenland in which you can go dog sledding and the cultural-historical importance of sledding is a fixed element of any sled ride.

Six months of go on the snow
Visiting our region you can get up close to dog teams used for both work and leisure, for transport and fun, and February to April is the peak season for travelling by sled. However, depending on the snow conditions, the season may begin locally – especially in the town of Sisimiut – as early as October or November, and from here there’s no reason to look back.

Instead, you can look forward from the sled, along the track and then to the dog team working in harmony for you and the driver and each other. And for everyone’s enjoyment. Then it’s just about savouring the sound of the sled on the snow and ice, keeping warm in a sealskin and marvelling at how simple life can be.

Going by dog sled is a genuine Arctic winter experience. It’s a journey out into the landscape which runs parallel with the cultural and historical importance of the dog sleds for the local populations of this region.

You’ll pass through the same mountains as hunters have done for centuries, along tracks going over lakes and fjords, and if you keep your eyes peeled you might see reindeer, grouse or hares.  Out here with the dogs and your pleasure in the landscape you’ll really see life in the Arctic Circle Region.

In Sisimiut town you can see a dog sled show which will put you into direct contact with the local drivers, who’ll tell you about the role of the sleds and dogs in their own lives. For most people, though, that’s not enough. Then there’s only one thing to do: Take the dogs out yourself!

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