Where Dogs Lead the Way
Trapper’s Station
Life at Trapper's Station
Trapper’s Station is the home of our 80 Alaskan huskies and the starting point for all our dog sledding adventures. Just outside Longyearbyen, this Arctic dog yard is where journeys into the wilderness begin. Here you meet the dogs, feel their excitement and learn how a real dog sled expedition works.
At Trapper’s Station we invite our guests to take part in the entire experience. You will learn how to harness your own team, understand how the dogs work together, and gradually step into the role of a musher yourself. Whether you join us for a day trip or a multi-day expedition into the wilderness, our strong and well-cared-for dogs become your most loyal companions on the trail.
Scenes From Your Visit
Station Information
At Trapper’s Station in Svalbard, dog sledding is not an excursion, it is a way of life. Home to 80 Alaskan huskies, this remote Arctic base is where guests learn to harness their own team and travel the wilderness as true mushers. Mile by mile, across snow-covered valleys and frozen tundra, you move from participant to partner, guided by instinct, skill and the rhythm of the pack.
Located 10 kilometres outside Longyearbyen, surrounded by untouched Arctic wilderness, Trapper’s Station is the starting point for all our dog sled tours in Svalbard, whether a day trip or a multi-day expedition. Here, every journey begins in the dog yard and ends with the quiet satisfaction of returning from the wild
Trapper's Station
Bolterdalen
Open all year round
The Arctic Awaits
Trapper's Trail
Embark on a true Arctic expedition, three days of raw wilderness, ancient silence, and the thrill of mastering your own dog team.
5 days
March-April 
Meals according to program
Basecamp Hotel & tent 
Telegraph Route
Follow the historic Telegraph Route on a true Arctic dog sled expedition to Isfjord Radio. Travel across Svalbard’s winter wilderness with your own team of huskies and spend a night in an expedition tent along the way.
8 days
March-April
Meals according to program
Basecamp Hotel, Isfjord Radio & tent 
Chasing the Northern Lights
When experiencing the darkest season of the year some visitors’ states that the Arctic silence is a cosmos of colours. We leave the town of Longyearbyen behind and search for the mighty Northern light out in the wilderness. In company with eager huskies and competent guides. Sleep well at the cosy and rustic Basecamp Hotel in Longyearbyen.
4 Days
October – February
Basecamp Hotel The Arctic Journal
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What Our Guests Say
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“Our time in Svalbard was transformative. Every moment felt connected to nature — from the glaciers to the warmth of the team.”
“The moment the dogs start running, you feel an incredible sense of teamwork. It’s not just a ride, you become part of the team.”
“Spending time with these beautiful, hardworking dogs was as memorable as the landscape itself.”
“The energy of the huskies is contagious. One minute they’re howling with excitement, the next you’re gliding silently through the Arctic wilderness.”
“Camping in the Arctic with our dog team was the highlight of the trip. It felt raw, authentic and incredibly peaceful.”
“They may be powerful athletes on the trail, but the moment they stop they turn into the most loving dogs.”
“The huskies don’t care if it’s winter or summer, they just love to run.”