WEATHER CONDITIONS
CAN I JOIN HUSKY RIDE WHEN THERE IS NO SNOW?
Sure! We do offer rides with our summer carriage during summer and autumn, when the temperature is low enough.
DO YOU OFFER WINTER CLOTHING FOR ACTIVITIES?
We don’t offer thermal clothing for our activities, please dress according to the weather.
HOW MANY HOURS OF DAYLIGHT?
The amount of daylight hours changes throughout the winter. Up until late December the days get shorter, and around Christmas time we have a few days when the sun doesn’t rise above the horizon at all. During this period, it is dark, however the snowy surroundings lighten up the atmosphere a lot by reflecting all the light that it can find. For the husky rides we have headlamps and if the sky is clear, the moon and the stars will lighten up the snowy surroundings. After Christmas the daylight hours start getting longer again.
WHAT THE TEMPERATURE IS LIKE IN WINTER?
During winter the temperature can go as low as -30 °C. Usually however, the temperature stays somewhere between -10 °C and -20 °C, depending on the month.
WHAT THE TEMPERATURE IS LIKE IN SUMMER?
During summer the temperature can be the total opposite of winter, with the temperature rising up to +30 °C. Usually, the temperature stays somewhere between +15 °C and +25 °C.
ARRIVING
WHERE IS HUSKY PARK LOCATED IN?
Husky Park is located in the Santa Claus village, Joulumaantie 3, 96930 Napapiiri, Rovaniemi.
HOW CAN I ARRIVE TO HUSKY PARK?
From Rovaniemi city center, please take bus number 8 and it will take you directly to Santa Claus Village. We are in a walking distance from the bus stop. If you arrive by car, we have a big parking lot next to us.
Joulumaantie 3,
Santa Claus Village
Local Bus 8
Check the bus route
7 min (8km) from
Rovaniemi city center
RESERVATIONS & TERMS
DO WE NEED TO MAKE A RESERVATION?
Reservation isn’t necessary. You can also buy the tickets on the spot from our ticket sales when arriving at Husky Park. For groups over 10 persons, we recommend making reservations in advance.
WHAT IF I’M LATE?
If you know that you will not make it in your scheduled reservation time, please inform us as early as possible. Without informing us, we will wait for you for 5 minutes and then give the slot for another customer.
CANCELLATION TERMS AND REFUNDS?
If you need to cancel your reservation time, please let us know latest the day before your reservation time. This way we are able to give your booked timing for another guest and we will be able to proceed with any possible refunds. Please note, that we don’t give any refunds for cancellations that arrive after the reservation time.
ACTIVITIES
WHEN SAFARIS WITH THE SLED BE DONE?
Usually from early December to early April. Although first snow often falls in October, the permanent snow cover is usually in place by December, allowing winter activities to take place. By early April, the Sun is already warm enough to begin softening and melting the snow.
WHERE CAN WE MEET THE PUPPIES?
We have puppies about 2-3 times a year. Puppies usually stay inside their doghouse with their mom for the first 1,5 months, but whenever they are old enough, they join the Husky Meet & Greet activity.
ARE UNDER 4-YEAR-OLDS WELCOME TO JOIN?
Under 4-year-olds are welcome to join the activities free of charge. Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
CAN I JOIN IF I’M PREGNANT?
We don’t necessarily recommend our rides for pregnant guests. This is mainly at guests’ discretion and depends also on how far the pregnancy is.
We have had pregnant guests joining the safaris before, but it varies individually on how suitable the ride is for each guest. Park Visit & Husky Meet & Greet is great for pregnant guests as well.
CAN I JOIN IF I’M ON A WHEELCHAIR?
If you are able to sit on the sled comfortably, you are more than welcome to join the husky ride! Our guides are happy to help you from the wheelchair to the sled when needed.
WHICH HUSKY RIDES DO YOU OFFER IN DECEMBER?
In December we offer Jenga (500 m) and Tiny Quarter (2 km). We offer these safaris non-stop during our opening hours, so reservation isn’t necessary. You can also buy the tickets on the spot from our ticket sales when arriving at Husky Park.
WHEN IS THE SNOWY AND SNOW-FREE SEASON?
It depends from the year. As default we have divided our activities: Snowy season is 1.12-30.4 and snow-free season is 1.6-30.11. We cannot predict exactly when the snow arrives, so some years if the snow arrives earlier than 1.12, we change to the sleds earlier and we let you know it in the booking. We change to the sleds always as fast as we can when the snow arrives and we have enough snow.
WHEN ARE HUSKY RIDES AVAILABLE?
We offer husky rides from autumn until the end of winter. During autumn, when the temperature is below +15 °C we offer short husky rides with our summer carriage. In November/December whenever we have enough snow, we start offering the husky rides with sleds instead.
HOW MANY PEOPLE FIT IN SAME SLED?
Our Charter sleds take about 3-5 people, depending on the number of adults and children and how comfortably everyone fits in. Our smaller sleds take about 1-3 persons.
OUR FUR-RIENDS
CAN WE MEET PUPPIES?
We have puppies about 2-3 times a year. Puppies usually stay inside their doghouse with their mom for the first 1,5 months, but whenever they are old enough, they are joining the Husky Meet & Greet activity.
ARE THE DOGS WELL TAKEN CARE OF?
They sure are! The wellbeing of dogs is our number one priority. Siberian Huskies love running with all their heart. If you visit us, you can hear them excitingly howling as everyone of them want to be picked for the running team.
WHICH HUSKIES DO YOU HAVE?
At Husky Park all our dogs are 100 % real Siberian Huskies. The Siberian Huskies are very active and energetic breed and they have always been working dogs, which make them the perfect breed for pulling the sleds, they absolutely love it! Since Siberian Huskies are an arctic breed, they have a double layered fur, which keeps them warm even during the roughest minus degrees. They really are born to pull sleds in the Arctic Circle.