Dog sledding is one of those bucket-list winter experiences that families talk about for years afterwards. A child wrapped in furs riding through snowy forest pulled by a team of huskies, with bells jingling and the dogs barking with pure joy: this is genuinely magical territory. The hotels in this collection partner with operators that maintain proper kennel welfare standards. Think well-cared-for and visibly happy dogs, routes through actual landscape rather than tight loops, and time at the kennels included so kids can meet the dogs properly before the run. Lapland and select Scandinavian destinations lead the way here. Below are the top family hotels with dog sledding access, sorted by overall score.