Arctic Sledding & Campfire

Karu Lodge’s sledding experience includes plenty of sledding and joyful snow play on our sledding hill, which has been enjoyed by guests for decades. After sledding, we head into the warmth of a traditional kota hut to gather around the open fire and enjoy a hot drink and traditional Lapland kampanisu. Reindeer sausage and marshmallows are also served for you to roast over the fire yourself.

The experience begins by meeting at Karu Lodge’s red main building. The warm indoor facilities and toilets are available for guests, and you are welcome to come inside to warm up during the experience if the cold weather calls for it.

The sledding hill is approximately 150 metres long, so walking back up the hill is also part of the experience. Before you start, your guide will explain how to steer and turn the sled and how to enjoy the hill safely. After that, you can ride down as many times as time and your energy allow.

Weather and snow conditions permitting, we can also build snowmen – or perhaps even snow horses – and capture some fun winter photos together.

After sledding, we gather at the kota hut. Sitting on reindeer hides around the open fire, we roast reindeer sausage and marshmallows and enjoy a hot drink and kampanisu. Along the way, you will also hear stories about the history of the place and the land beneath it.

What to Wear

Dressing properly for the Lapland winter is very important for this experience. We recommend:

• a warm winter overall, or winter trousers and a winter jacket
• warm winter boots, preferably with wool socks
• a warm hat
• warm gloves or mittens
• a neck warmer or scarf
• warm layers underneath your outerwear

Duration: approximately 2 hours
Physical level: easy to moderate – sledding itself is easy, but the approximately 150-metre hill is climbed on foot.

Group size: maximum 15 guests.

Prices

• Adults and guests aged 11 and over: €89/person
• Children aged 4–10: €69/person
• Children aged 0–3: free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult

Children and Age Restrictions

The experience is also suitable for young children. Children under 4 do not use the long main sledding hill, but they can take part in snow play and enjoy sledding with a parent’s assistance on a small, child-friendly snowbank slope. The minimum age for the main sledding hill is 4 years.

Children aged 4–7 must sled under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian and follow the guide’s instructions. Only one person is allowed on a sled at a time.

Transportation

Transportation to Karu Lodge is not included in the price of the experience. If needed, transportation can be arranged at an additional cost through a local transport provider.

Distances

• Approximately 8 km from Luosto
• Approximately 40 km from Pyhä
• Approximately 35 km from Sodankylä
• Approximately 110 km from Rovaniemi