Most people arrive in Abisko with one thing on their minds: the sky. We understand that. But our evening hike is a chance to experience Abisko at a slower pace, walking through the Arctic landscape with our huskies, with time to enjoy the mountains, the dogs and, if we’re lucky, the Northern Lights.

You don’t ride behind the dogs. You walk beside them, through birch forest and open ground, and stop when the group wants to stop. The evening ends back where it began, usually a little colder and a lot quieter than when you set out.

Here’s what an evening with us looks like, from our side of the leash.

An Evening With the Huskies Under the Arctic Sky

Abisko Hikes is Anna and Fredrik, two local guides with a pack of Alaskan huskies. On their Northern Lights Huskie Hike you walk beside the dogs through birch forest and open ground, stop at a fire in the lávvu and head back in the dark, with the aurora as a hoped-for bonus rather than a promise.

Good to know
Duration: 3 to 4 hours in the evening
Season: Early October to late March
Price: From 1,390 SEK per person, checked October 2026
Included: Winter overalls, insulated boots, mittens and headlamps
Meeting point: Reception at Abisko.net
Keep in mind: You walk a few kilometers on uneven or snowy ground, and the Northern Lights are never guaranteed

Meeting Our Four-Legged Companions

We meet our guests at the reception at Abisko.net, where we welcome everyone and make sure they have the warm clothing and equipment they need for the evening.

From there, we walk together to the kennel, home to around 60 Alaskan huskies. Before heading out on the trail, there’s plenty of time to wander around, meet the dogs, and get to know some…

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