WELCOME TO SIRDAL HUSKYFARM IN NORWAY
Welcome to Sirdal Huskyfarm where we create authentic experiences through a mix of history, people, and nature. We stake our pride in sharing the treasure of unspoiled nature with our guests. And we love recounting local history and giving guests the chance to engage in meaningful fun and play between humans and animals. Also, we offer husky adventures like dog sledding and team building for companies, as well as activities for families, groups, and school classes.
Activity, experiencing nature, sharing history, and culture are the foundation of a Sirdal adventure. Please join us for an unforgettable adventure, winter, spring, summer, or fall.
“Life is not just a game, but it is important to play in life” – Norwegian philosopher and outdoorsman Arne Næss.
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
HISTORY OF SIRDAL; HOME OF OUR HUSKYFARM
HISTORY OF SIRDAL
A WORLD OF UNSPOILED NATURE EXPERIENCES
Sirdal is in the mountains of southern Norway. It has a population of just 1,800 people in an area of 1,500 square kilometers (about 580 square miles), so there is more than enough room for everyone. It is home to Europe’s southernmost herd of wild reindeer and Sirdal is part of Norway’s second-largest protected nature reserve, which you can read more about here.
In the old days, Sirdal was an isolated and impoverished community. However, the area has always been rich in natural, untarnished beauty. When part of this wild countryside was tamed by the dams for hydroelectric power plants, some economic benefits naturally trickled down to the municipality.
Sirdal has enough nature for everyone. Even though there are roughly 4,000 private cabins in the region, there is still plenty of room to enjoy pristine wilderness areas.
The area has southern Norway’s best network of cross-country ski trails and a variety of alpine slopes to choose from.
COME AND CREATE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES AT THE HUSKYFARM
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Good winter conditions are typically available from around mid-January, although snow conditions can vary. If weather prevents a trip, an alternative date, the original-day offer, or a refund is available.
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Guests normally stand behind and steer the sled, with one or two people per sled. Sitting may be arranged in advance for guests with special needs, using a different sled and a guide as driver.
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The number depends on the weather, snow conditions, and trip length, but a team normally consists of five to six dogs.
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Mountain trips can use up to five dog teams, with one or two people driving each team, allowing groups of up to 10 people at a time.
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Guides receive annual first-aid training and have mountain experience and local knowledge. Tours use GPS with SOS capability, walkie-talkies, first-aid equipment, and snowmobile backup; trips do not depart when weather or snow conditions are unsafe.