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44th International sled dog race at Lenk

Through the winter wonderland on four paws

The international sled dog race has become something of an institution at Lenk. Panting dogs, anxious handlers and an enthusiastic audience come together every February for this big event.

The international sled dog racing event is complemented by a «small village» in the finish area. This includes various stalls selling all kinds of accessories and useful bits and pieces for dog sport and recreation. Delicious snacks and meals are also available alongside a range of hot drinks.

Sled dogs are one of the oldest working dogs in the world. For winter entertainment, gold diggers from Alaska started using their dogs at a competitive level back in the 20th century.

The dogs' wild howling and barking before the race represents motivation, power and drive at their strongest. Sled dogs love running in the team, and the sled dog drivers, or «mushers», have a difficult job in holding them back at the start. The order is given, the brakes are off and the team speeds past the crowd of spectators into the white winter landscape.

Information

The 2024 sled dog races will not take place due to the lack of snow.

Where
See map at the bottom of the page.

Entry
Adult CHF 5.– per day, children free

Dogs on a leash
Please keep your dogs on a leash when alongside the race track and in the start/finish zone. The dogs must be kept at least 3 metres away from the course.

Samaritans, a vet and public toilets are available on site.

Seasons 
Where 
Duration 
Categories
  • Disabled access
  • Events
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Nature
  • Sport
  • Winter love

Lenk Simmental Tourism

Rawilstrasse 3
CH-3775 Lenk im Simmental
Tel. +41 33 736 35 35
info@lenk-simmental.ch
www.lenk-simmental.ch

Lenk Simmental Tourism

Rawilstrasse 3
CH-3775 Lenk im Simmental
Tel. +41 33 736 35 35
info@lenk-simmental.ch
www.lenk-simmental.ch

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