Engholm Husky Design Lodge

Top choice in The Far North


About 6km from Karasjok along the Rv92, Sven Engholm has built this wonderful haven in the forest with his own hands. Each rustic cabin is individually furnished with great flair, with every item (from reindeer-horn toilet brushes to creative lampshades) hand-carved by Sven. All have kitchen facilities; two have bathrooms. You sink into sleep to the odd bark and yelp from the sled dogs.

A plentiful dinner costs 300kr. Signed trails lead through the forest and barely a five-minute stroll away there's a salmon stream with a fine beach, where you can rent canoes. You can also join the team on their daily puppy walk or take a boat ride on a nearby lake as the adult huskies run, yap and swim alongside. There's also a sauna and a wood-heated outdoor hot tub.


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