THIS IS SIRDAL HUSKYFARM

Odd left Oslo in 1980 to return to his roots in Sirdal with Tone, his wife. In 1989, Odd realized his lifelong dream by establishing Aktiv Villmark Opplevelse (Active Wilderness Experience), which is now called Sirdal Huskyfarm. Odd is still a dreamer and engages his guests through storytelling, nature experiences and fundamental values. Odd is genuinely committed to sharing knowledge about “the simple kind of outdoor life” and how we use and manage the blessings of nature.

Florian first came to Sirdal Huskyfarm in 2013 as a doghandler. For several years he commuted between Germany and Sirdal, before moving permanently to the farm in 2018. There he now lives with Frøydis and their daughter Frida, and is part of the family. Since then, he has been responsible for the daily operations and has served as our main guide. In 2023, Florian took over the role of general manager, where he continues to combine his passion for dogs, nature, and people with strong leadership. He holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and is a certified Team Instructor Expedition with more than ten years of experience as an outdoor activity guide.

Frøydis is the youngest daughter on the farm and grew up surrounded by 40 polar dogs. She loves spending time outdoors and has always had a close connection to nature. Today, she works at the local hydropower company Sira-Kvina Kraftselskap and lives on the farm together with Florian and their daughter Frida. Frøydis is a skilled organizer with a keen eye for detail, and she contributes a lot behind the scenes to ensure that both farm life and operations run smoothly.

Tone is the girl from the posh Oslo suburb of Bærum who became a country lass and Odd’s wife. She is educated as a teacher, with music and social pedagogy as her majors. Apart from music, she is especially interested in mindfulness, yoga and meditation. In 2002, Tone was named “Sirdal Resident of the Year” and in 2007 was awarded Sirdal’s culture prize together with Odd.

Gunhild is the farm’s eldest daughter, named after her great-grandmother, Gunhild Kvinen, whose 1976 book “Et liv i fjellheimen” (“A Life in a Mountain World”) has become a Norwegian classic. Following her own dream, the younger Gunhild moved back to the farm in 2012, where she now lives with her children. She works as an offshore SAR (search and rescue) nurse but enjoys taking part in events and activities at Sirdal Huskyfarm during her time off.

Lory is born in France and has traveled together with her boyfriend Jimmy in Scandinavia in 2023. They fell in love with the Scandinavian countries and lifestyle. They worked in several dogsledding kennels both touristic and racing. First in Sweden and then in Norway. Guiding, taking care of the dogs and being outside in the nature are Lorys biggest passions.

Angela, our newest team member, is from Austria and brings experience as a police officer and mountain rescuer, giving her strong leadership skills and a deep love for nature. She has traveled widely and enjoys meeting people from all over the world.

Fluent in German and English, Angela is passionate about Scandinavia’s landscapes, outdoor adventures, and working with dogs—she once had a Husky-Collie herself. Positive and outgoing, she looks forward to welcoming guests, sharing stories, and exploring nature together.

Günther came to Sirdal Huskyfarm as a dog handler in 1997. Since then, Günther and Odd have had a close friendship and cooperation. Günther is based in Germany and runs his own activity company Event Nature. He is also the founder of the German school project in Sirdal called Outdoor College. Günther has more than 30 years experience with outdoor guiding in Norway.