🐾 Feel the Magic of Lapland: Hiking Adventures with Huskies
The snow might have melted, but the adventures still continue at Husky Park! As the forests come alive with summer’s glow, our huskies are as excited as ever to explore—and they’re waiting to take you along for the hike.
During the summer, we’re inviting you to experience Lapland in a whole new way with our two summer hiking adventures: Hiking with Huskies and the magical Midnight Hiking with Huskies. Whether you’re a morning hiker or a night owl, we’ve got something special lined up for you.
🌳 Hiking with Huskies: A Daytime Adventure
Our daytime hike is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to learn more about our incredible huskies.
Your adventure starts with a guided tour of Husky Park, where you’ll get to meet the dogs, hear about their daily life, and maybe even pick up a fun husky fact or two. You also get to join a fenced area where the current puppies get to run freely and you get to play with them! After that, it’s time to hit the trail—a gentle 5-kilometer walk through the beautiful Lapland wilderness, leading up to a viewpoint where the landscape stretches out in all its glory.
This experience lasts about three hours. We don’t recommend this activity to anyone under the age of 12. It’s an easy hike, priced at €120 per person and you’ll share one husky between two people. Just be sure to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes—you’ll want to be comfortable so you can focus on the experience (and all the adorable husky moments!).
Note: If the weather is too hot, we may need to reschedule or cancel to keep our huskies safe!
🌌 Midnight Hiking with Huskies: Under the Arctic Sky
If you’ve never seen the Midnight Sun, prepare to be amazed. Our Midnight Hiking with Huskies lets you experience the unique beauty of Lapland’s summer nights—when the sun barely dips below the horizon and the forest glows with an otherworldly light.
You’ll set off on a gentle hike with your husky companion, soaking in the peacefulness of the night. At the halfway point, we’ll pause at a scenic viewpoint—perfect for photos and a moment of quiet reflection.
This two-hour hike is priced at €180 per person, with one husky per two guests. The same with daytime Hike: we recommend good shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. We also keep a close eye on the forecast to make sure our huskies are safe and happy.
🗓️ Book Your Summer Adventure
Our hiking experiences run from June 1st to July 31st (Midnight Hike) and August 1st to November 30th (Daytime Hike)—plenty of time to plan your perfect summer escape. While walk-ins are welcome, we do recommend booking ahead (especially for larger groups).
You’ll find us right in Santa Claus Village, just 8 kilometers from Rovaniemi city center. Whether you hop on bus number 8 or drive yourself, getting here is easy—and there’s plenty of parking.
Whether you prefer a daytime hike or the calm of a midnight walk., we’d love to share the magic of Lapland with you. Come meet our huskies, breathe in the fresh forest air, and make memories that will stay with you long after summer ends.
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Welcome to Husky Park’s blog! In this blog, we explore the different roles in a husky sled team and the exciting world of husky safaris!
Building the Husky Team
In husky sledding, each sled dog has a specific role. Lead dogs are in front of the team, behind them are the team dogs, and closest to the sled, we have the wheel dogs. They’re placed in a team from the fastest to the slowest so no one gets run over, and the sled’s weight is efficiently shared between them. Each husky safari team consists of 10-12 strong and well-trained sled dogs, pulling sleds that fit 2-4 people, offering an unforgettable husky adventure.
Lead dogs
Lead dogs are positioned in front of the team. Lead dogs are the most intelligent and responsive sled dogs in the team, knowing the main commands given in Finnish: MENNÄÄN (let’s go), OIKEA (right), VASEN (left), and SEIS (stop). Lead dogs are crucial in guiding the husky sled through the snowy trails, ensuring a smooth and controlled husky ride. The lead dogs communicate with their driver. For example, when getting the command left, they take the left side of the tracks. They’re intelligent, fast, tough, and clear-headed.
There are times when the lead dogs may take a wrong turn after receiving a command. When the sled driver notices this, they apply the brake and give the command again. Usually, the lead dogs correct themselves, but sometimes, the sled driver needs to intervene and physically guide them back on the correct track.
Criteria for Lead Dogs
Lead dogs play an essential role in husky safaris because the sled drivers cannot steer the team without them. They also keep the sled dog team on the right path and push forward with determination. Most lead dogs are small and light-structured, making them fast and agile. They need to be quick so they don’t get in the way of the dogs behind them, ensuring the team moves efficiently through the snowy terrain without getting tangeled to each other.
Training theLead Dogs
Training lead dogs begins at the age of 1.5 – 3 years. Young huskies are usually paired with older, experienced lead dogs, who show them how to respond to commands and communicate with the driver. This mentorship ensures that the young huskies learn the skills necessary for successful husky sledding and husky safaris.
However, not all young dogs are suited to lead from the start. If a husky struggles in the lead position, it is moved back to work as a team dog. Some huskies develop into excellent lead dogs over time as they gain experience and confidence in husky sledding.
Team Dogs
Team dogs provide the main pulling power in a husky safari team. While they do not have a specific steering role, they work together to ensure a smooth and even pull. A well-balanced husky team consists of 2-4 larger males in front of the wheel dogs, while females and smaller males are positioned behind the lead dogs. In a 12-dog husky sledding team, the six rearmost, bigger dogs act as “horsepower,” while the six frontmost provide speed. This careful placement prevents faster dogs from running over slower ones and ensures effective teamwork during husky safaris.
When forming husky sledding teams, drivers must consider which dogs get along with each other to prevent unnecessary fuss or fights. Conflicts among dogs can stop the entire husky safari mid-run, which is why compatibility and teamwork are essential.
Wheel Dogs
Wheel dogs have the heaviest role in a husky sled team, making them some of the strongest sled dogs. Typically, wheel dogs are large males because their natural strength helps pull the sled and handle the weight of passengers during husky rides and tours.
Positioned closest to the sled, wheel dogs play a crucial role in turning. Since there is no steering wheel on a husky sled, the wheel dogs help the musher steer by pulling the sled in the right direction. Strong and skilled wheel dogs allow the musher to navigate curves smoothly without braking too much, helping the entire team conserve energy for long-distance husky safaris and Arctic adventures.
Whether you’re joining a husky safari, learning about sled dog teams, or simply enjoying the excitement of husky sledding, every dog in the team has a unique and essential role. Stay tuned for more insights into the thrilling world of Husky Park, Arctic adventures, and sled dog experiences!
Welcome to Husky Park’s blog! At our Husky Park, we host many influencers with whom we collaborate. In this blog post, we will introduce the influencers from the 2024-2025 season who have created magical social media content and had unforgettable experiences with our husky friends.
LAURA KOROZSI
My name is Laura Körözsi, a 23-year-old Dutch content creator and owner of Travels.lau, where I share travel tips and experiences with my audience. I work as a security guard, and two years ago, I became a freelancer, collaborating with various companies to create engaging and visually appealing content
The influencer visited us at the end of January when the frost was severe! Despite the freezing temperatures, the visit went wonderfully. Laura met Soturi at the Husky Meet & Greet and instantly fell in love with him! Soturi was at his best, rolling onto his back at Laura’s feet to receive some belly rubs. Beautiful Lapland showed its magic despite the cold, and oh, how stunning the blue hues painted the sky in the middle of the husky ride! And guess what? Laura loved Soturi so much that she came back to see him again!
We’re The Merrimans, a two-dad family navigating the wonderful chaos of parenting twins! Savannah and Theodore, our adventurous 5-year-olds, keep us on our toes as we explore the world together. From everyday moments to big adventures, we love making memories as a family, embracing the joys and challenges of parenting with love, laughter, and a sense of adventure!
The Merrimans, this lovely family, visited us in November 2024. First, they go to Husky Meet & Greet, where they see our adorable Huskies like Ronaldo! And oh my gosh, November hit us badly and gave us a few days of rain and a few minus degrees. As a combination, we got a very slippery Meet & Greet, almost a skating rink! But The Merrimans made it! And no one had a broken ankle. After The Husky Meet & Greet, we go to Husky Ride. We don’t have enough snow in November to do Husky rides with sled, so we have summer carriages. So the Merrimans got to feel the speed with Huskies and wheels.
We are Italian photographers and videographers exploring the world, sharing our adventures through photos, videos, and engaging stories. We provide travel experiences, tips, and inspiration, turning our passion for exploration into authentic and captivating content.
Mennucci Cristiano visited us in January 2025. Lapland showed its best as we enjoyed perfect weather while spending time with the huskies and capturing content. Cristiano flew a drone over the park, skillfully capturing the breathtaking experience in stunning video and photo material. Cristiano immaortalized in his pictures Keira & Shamaani. If you want to see how amazing reels with drone he created, you can check that here.
Hi! I’m Lauren, a travel content creator living in the UK in London. Recently I visited Husky Park in Rovaniemi, Lapland- and I had the most incredible time! The huskies were so well cared for, and it was such a great experience getting to go behind the scenes and meet them. I can highly recommend this experience to anybody visiting Lapland soon!
Lauren Kriby visited us in February 2025. The weather was nice and chilly and snow filled the trees! They joined the Husky Meet & Greet and got to meet our one-year-old puppies who were filled with energy. She, with her companion filmed a lovely tiktok about her visit and the Huksy Meet & Greet telling about her experience with us.
Exploring Lapland with Husky Park Finland: A Family Adventure on a Budget Hello! I’m Daisy, aka Muddle Through Mummy, where I share our family’s adventures, travel tips, and ways to make memories without breaking the bank.Recently, we had the fantastic opportunity to collaborate with Husky Park Finland on our family trip to Lapland.
How the Collaboration Came About I’m always very selective about the collaborations I take on, as I only want to share experiences that feel genuine and truly align with our family’s interests. When we were planning our trip to Lapland to visit Santa Claus Village—one of the region’s top attractions—I knew Husky Park Finland was an absolute must-see. So, I reached out to them directly to see if they’d be interested in working together. In exchange for the gifted husky ride experience, we agreed to share our experience as well as offer a special discount to my followers. It was a perfect fit because not only would we get to share something we were already planning on doing, but it also allowed me to offer value to my followers—helping them plan a magical, budget-friendly, trip to Lapland.
Our Husky Adventure in Lapland The husky rides at Husky Park Finland were without a doubt the highlight of our trip. The kids were so excited to meet the huskies and experience the thrill of being pulled on a sled through the snowy Finnish landscape. The dogs were absolutely beautiful, and you could tell how well they were cared for. The ride itself was a perfect balance of excitement and serenity, gliding through the snow-covered forests and feeling like we were in a real-life winter fairy tale. What made the experience even more special was how interactive it was. We got to meet the huskies up close, learn about their training, and understand the important role they play in the park. It wasn’t just a ride—it was an educational adventure for the whole family.
Why This Collaboration Was So Meaningful I love collaborations that feel authentic, and this one was definitely a natural fit. We were already planning to visit Santa Claus Village and Lapland, and Husky Park Finland was a key part of that experience. By reaching out to them, I was able to offer my followers, a chance to experience the same magic with a special discount—making this incredible family adventure more accessible for everyone. If you’re planning a family trip to Lapland, I can’t recommend Husky Park Finland enough. It’s the perfect activity for families, offering fun, adventure, and an opportunity to learn about these amazing animals in a beautiful setting.
I’m Irma Masood, a passionate traveler, storyteller, and restaurateur based in Budapest. Originally from Pakistan, I’ve been living here for the past five years, running my own restaurant with dedication and love. Traveling is my escape and inspiration—I make it a priority to explore a new destination every month, capturing the beauty of each place through my lens and turning those moments into meaningful stories.@irmameetstheworld is where I bring my travel stories to life, sharing glimpses of my adventures, the cultures I experience, and the moments that inspire me. Whether I’m curating flavors in my restaurant or exploring the world, I find joy in creating experiences that connect people through food and storytelling.
Irma visited us in the begining of March. She joined the Husky Meet & Greet and after that the Husky Ride! She enjoyed her time giving treats to the Huskies in the Meet & Greet and showing her curiosity by asking about our Huskies. She created a beautiful reel about her experience and posted Instagram stories talking about how her visit went and provided information for her followers about what she learned on her visit!
If you’re interested in collaborating with us, we warmly welcome all applications! Please send us an email atoffice@huskypark.fi.
Make sure to attach your media kit so we can see which social media platforms you use, your follower count, and engagement data from your posts. We strive to offer something for everyone, but please note that our winter season is particularly busy—so be sure to reach out to us in advance.
We also offer collaboration opportunities for influencers during the snow-free season!
Welcome to Husky Park’s blog! And welcome to Musher’s Tavern, where every visit promises a delightful fusion of husky-inspired charm and culinary excellence. Musher’s Tavern is not just a cafe, but a heaven for those seeking a delightful fusion of savory and sweet delights, all with a charming Husky theme.
Our restaurant, Musher’s Tavern, is located in Husky Park. So you found this restaurant, the same place where Husky Park is! Restaurant offer you delicious and the tastiest Finnish dainties like Sautéed reindeer. Mushern Tavern offers different menus: Cafe Menu & A La Carte Menu. Which would you instead choose?
A LA CARTE MENU
CAFE MENU
A LA CARTE MENU
Available outside of Husky Park’s opening hours. Order by email minimum of 3 days before.
READY MENUS
CAFE MENU
Available daily at Musher’s Tavern.
SALTY ONES & SWEETS
OPTIONAL FOODS
FROM TAVERN’S KITCHEN
wE ACCEPT SPECIAL DIETS
Musher’s Tavern offers tasty meals for everyone! They will implement it if you need vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose, and milk-free food! If you don’t find any exceptional diet food on the menu, you can ask Musher’s Tavern workers to make your dose just for you!
GIFT SHOP
We also have a gift shop in Musher’s Tavern where you can find unforgettable memories like a postcard of your favorite dog, a Husky soft toy, or Husky Trails tea. Everybody will find something to buy in our gift shop! Because I think that gift shop is the best Husky gift shop!
So, what can you find in the Husky Parks gift shop?
In Musher’s Tavern, our customers can enjoy delicious cakes, soups, and focaccias. But one of our products stands out above the rest: Husky Pancake. It’s been amazing to see children and adults create such beautiful works of art from the delicious Husky pancake! Everyone can make pancakes however they want, with candies, whipped cream, chocolate, and sprinkles. Just writing about this delicacy makes my stomach growl!
Have you already made your own Husky pancake? Send us a picture of the pancake that you made here, and we’ll share it on social media 🙂
PRIVATE EVENTS
We do also private events in Musher’s Tavern. You can reserve our restaurant for private events after 7 PM – whether it’s a birthday party, meeting, or get-together, our restaurant offers excellent venue for all kinds of celebrations and events. Choose catering from our pre-designed menus or tell us your wishes, and together we’ll create a perfect menu for your event. Our restaurant is fully licensed to serve alcohol.
Welcome to Husky Park’s blog! Today we jump in and see what our days consist of! The typical day at Husky Park depends on the season. Now we take a look at winter season day!
Good morning fur-friends
In winter, the days start with warm meat soup. Then we start cleaning the kennels, and in the meantime, we will also give huskies some love and cuddles. Some of them require more love and affection, and others, for example, Soturi, who loves belly rubs!
Choose the teams
After morning soup, cleaning, and hugs, it’s time to choose the teams, which are running. If we asked the dogs, they would be running pretty much all at the time, but our job is to keep track of how much the dogs have run and when it’s time to take a day off. When we start getting the dogs from the kennels it gets loud! 😀 Dogs are very excited, and they are like shouting: “pick me, pick me”.
Let’s open the doors
We can open the doors when the teams are ready and all the employees are in the proper working places. Our guides can work in ticket sales, Kammi, Husky Meet & Greet, Husky rides, or office. All our employees are customer service workers, so you will see us all in the Park! Well, what can you do in these workplaces?
At the ticket sales, guides play a key role in welcoming all visitors, including individual guests and groups, ensuring they feel immediately at ease. Their first task is to confirm pre-booked activities, ensuring customers arrive at the correct time and place. Our guide sends visitors to the appropriate locations with clear and friendly communication. It explains any rules or guidelines for behavior, such as proper conduct in the parking area, to ensure a smooth and organized experience. In addition to these responsibilities, the guides handle ticket sales and payments, efficiently assisting walk-in guests and those with prior reservations. They also provide information about the range of activities and services available, answer any questions, and offer recommendations to help customers make the most of their visit. The guides ensure that the first point of contact sets a positive tone for the entire experience through their professionalism and welcoming approach.
Kammi is like a hut with fire. In Kammi, our guide tells the groups information about Husky Park, activities, and the dogs. Before the groups come, our guides have to check that there is warm juice and enough cookies. In addition to this, the guide has to put fire in there and keep it up all day. The guide does not have to be alone in Kammi. Our mascot, Batman, is hanging there with the guide! And when we don’t have groups in the Kammi, you will find our Kammi guide and Batman in the front yard! They welcome you to the Husky Park!
Husky Meet & Greet has fenced areas where our guide releases dogs to run freely. Visitors can pet them, feed them, and play with them. During a Husky Meet & Greet, the guide plays a crucial role in ensuring the experience is enjoyable and memorable for everyone involved. The guide must have an understanding of our dogs, including their individual personalities and behaviors, and handle the dogs effectively and confidently. The guide also acts as a host for the visitors, assisting them as they interact with the Siberian Huskies. This includes helping guests approach the dogs safely, ensuring they feel at ease, and creating opportunities for meaningful connections. A key part of the guide’s role is taking or facilitating photos, ensuring that visitors leave with great memories of their time spent with the dogs.
In Husky rides, our guides are drivers. First and foremost, they must assemble the team by carefully selecting the right dogs for the job. This involves understanding the unique personalities, strengths, and roles of each dog to place them in the appropriate positions within the team. For example, lead dogs must be intelligent, while the wheel dogs near the sled provide strength.
Additionally, the guides must know how to steer and drive the sled, as well as instruct customers both before and during the ride to ensure safety and a smooth experience. Throughout the day, the guide also monitors the dogs in their team: observing how well they run, how they are feeling, and making adjustments to their positions when needed. If a dog shows signs of fatigue, the guide replaces it with another dog and allows it to rest.
To make the adventure complete, the guide captures an unforgettable memory of the customers after the ride—a photograph that ties the entire package together.
The office is where a dedicated team works behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. Staff members in the office handle group bookings, working closely with clients to provide suitable time slots for their activities. They also manage the overall booking schedule for the season, striving to create the most efficient and balanced timetable possible to accommodate all guests and events seamlessly. In addition to coordinating bookings, the office is home to marketing and social media specialists who ensure that Husky Park’s online presence is engaging and up-to-date. They manage the Park’s social media accounts, marketing campaigns, and website, keeping them fresh, informative, and visually appealing. These team members also double as photographers, venturing into the forest on sunny days to capture stunning images of the huskies. The office team is also responsible for handling collaboration requests and working with partners.
It is important not to forget the key members of our team, the Main Guides. They serve as immediate supervisors and are there to support and assist the teams. If a guide needs help, the Main Guide is always ready to step in. In addition, they have more extensive experience working in the Park and are not afraid to confidently take on any task. They are responsible for scheduling shifts and organizing the Park’s daily operations to support teamwork further.
Eating time!
In the afternoon, we start feeding our fur-friends. One of the employees makes food ready into a large container, and then we will proceed one fence at a time through the entire Park. Each dog gets its own cup, where we are dispensing food. Before we give the dogs the food, they must come to wait at the door and calm down. Then we putt the cups on the ground and the dogs have to sit down and look at our eyes. After that, they get their food 🙂
We give our fur-friends good quality food. Our dogs eat mainly raw food, which is the best for them. Dogs are carnivores, and they should eat like carnivores to feel good. This means that it should, as far as possible, eat the type of food it would eat in the wild – raw meat, organs, bones, and vegetables. We watch how the dogs eat, their appetite, and how much they run in the sled, and based on this, we change the portion size accordingly. We give our dogs food once a day and we provide all dogs with their own size food 🙂
Good night fur-friends
When the doors of Husky Park are closed, all the dogs are in their homes and fed, our day is complete. All our guides help prepare everything for the next day, including taking meat out to thaw, setting up the Husky rides area, and tidying up the premises.
Good night fur-friends, see you tomorrow <3
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