ENGHOLMSled dog & adventure lodge
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Sled dogs · Ski expeditions · Adventure lodge

“A tour of
a lifetime”

— National Geographic Traveler

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01The lodge

Welcome to
“a different place”

1979Founded
8Cabins
50Huskies
69°NLatitude
Accommodation
Eight hand-built cabins by the Kárášjohka river
Sled dog mushing
Your own team, your own sled — from one hour to eleven days
Ski touring
From learning how to ski to 35-day ski expeditions in Finnmark and Spitsbergen
Other activities
Reindeer herders, the Northern Lights, canoeing and hiking with pack dogs

Sven came to the north in his twenties looking for somewhere to build a life around his biggest passion: sled dog mushing. In 1979, he and his then wife Ellen started guiding dog sledding trips in the area, and six years later they were able to buy this patch of pine forest by the Kárášjohka river.

Since then, piece by piece, Engholm Lodge has taken shape. Sven's daughter Liv grew up here, and has always carried the passion for this lifestyle with her. Twenty years ago, she founded Turgleder, a ski expedition and guiding company. Turgleder and Engholm Lodge have now become one: a family business built to last.

Explore the Place
Aerial view of the lodge buildings among snow-covered pines
A log cabin in falling snow, reindeer hides hung by the door
The porch under moose antlers, hides and a sled against the wall
Low sun through the window of a log room
A bunk bed built from pine, warm lamplight
Sven at work among tools and harness in the workshop
02Accommodation

Each cabin has
its own soul

Each of our eight cabins tells a story. They have been Sven's summer projects over the years — when the weather is too warm for the sled dogs to run in.

The wood comes from the forest around us, the leather, antler and hides from animals that have roamed the nature around the lodge. All materials are high quality and handcrafted. It gives a personal touch, and a warm, cosy atmosphere that will make you want to stay forever.

Stay with us
A dark log cabin in deep snow, hides and tools hung along its wall
A log cabin among pines, an antlered skull under the gable
A bed built from driftwood and birch, white linen, reindeer hide on the floor
A hanging stove in front of a window looking out over snow
Candlelight over a low bed under log walls and hanging lamps
A musher standing at the sled, the dog team strung out ahead across the open plateau
03Sled dog mushing

Sled dog mushingAn experience closer to nature

The dogs will introduce you to the nature we have dedicated our lives to. Deep into the Arctic tundra, where the winters are frigid, nature is wild and the adventures are extraordinary.

Mush with us
04Ski touring

Explore the Arctic on Skis

Feel the freedom of breaking trail and pulling everything you need with you

We have been guiding ski tours since 2006. This is the real deal — a pulk, a tent, a stove, and an endless horizon of white that will take your breath away. Whether you want to learn how to cross-country ski, or you're ready for a crossing of the Finnmark plateau, Liv and her team will deliver.

Ski with us
05The people
Two people sitting on a sled outside a log cabin in snow
Outside the main house
“The desire to do something meaningful in life brought me to Karasjok. I had a longing within me for untouched nature.”Sven Engholm, founder

A family business,
through generations

Today, the lodge is run by Sven and his daughter Liv. Sven has 45 years of expedition and mushing experience, and Liv — who grew up at the lodge — brings over 20 years of experience in guiding ski expeditions and wilderness trips. Together, they chose these paths as a way of turning passion into a lifestyle.

They want to spend their everyday life outdoors — skiing, mushing and enjoying nature. And maybe most importantly: share what they love the most with others. With them a trusty team of guides, who have all become part of the Engholm family over the years, and adapted to their unique philosophy of life.

Meet the family and the team
06Testimonials

Guests become
friends

Honest and sincere feedback is important for us to develop products and create better experiences. We consider our jobs a privilege. Guests become friends, and we are happy to see many coming back year after year.

Testimonials Photo gallery
Three people in fur-hooded leather anoraks laughing together among the pines in the low winter sun
In the lodge's own leather anoraks

“One of the best trips I have done. I will be back to prepare for a polar expedition.”

Aurelie BeaumelFinnmark plateau, winter

“Skiing with a pulk is surprisingly easy, and a little help from a dog makes it great fun.”

Lisa Sprenger8-day West–East skiing expedition

“A really enjoyable, brilliant experience!”

Milly F. JonesIce fishing & camping
Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2024 — 9.3 out of 10
Booking.com 2024
Hotel.social Certificate of Excellence 2024 — reviewscore 9.5
Hotel.social 2024
Travel & Hospitality Award Winner 2020
Travel & Hospitality 2020
KAYAK Travel Awards
KAYAK Travel Awards
Booking.com Guest Review Award 2018 — 9.7 out of 10
Booking.com 2018
National Geographic Traveler · "Tour of a Lifetime"Rough Guides · Top 20 animal encountersForbes Travel Guide · world's top 5 XC skiingBooking.com Traveller Review Award 2024
A cabin window glowing warm in the dark

Come in

The stove is
already lit

Welcome into our little world — it truly is a special place. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

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