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At 70° North, on the outskirts of Alta — the City of the Northern Lights — lies Holmen. A place shaped by silence, deep winters, and the steady rhythm of Alaskan huskies bred and trained for the world’s toughest long-distance races.

What began in 1986 as a family pursuit on the Finnmark plateau has grown into one of Europe’s most respected long-distance racing kennels — a living Arctic culture where life is measured in miles, weather, and care for the dogs that lead the way.

Guests stay beside the kennel in seven architect-designed Forest Suites, crafted in solid cross-laminated timber and set quietly among the pines. Contemporary Nordic design meets the raw stillness of the north. At the heart of Holmen, a restored post-war barn now houses the lodge, bathhouse, and an intimate restaurant reserved exclusively for overnight guests.