Alaska winter activities

Winter is the time when fun begins in the frozen dreamland that has it all

Whether you want to relax in endless solitude, enjoy wildlife or live and intense nightlife and have fun with friends, Alaska is the perfect choice for a memorable trip.

Winter is Alaska’s peak visiting season, when activities and events start crowding in the calendar: museum shows, gallery walks, festivals, celebrations and performances are common passing times for travelers here.

Late February and March is the perfect time for experiencing the best out of these places. With 6-12 hours of daylight and around 20°F, Alaska might be more comfortable than you might have thought.

Numerous outdoor adventure opportunities as well as arts and cultural events define the northern lifestyle. Alaska's winter big events gathers people from all around the world for an incomparable cold season experience.

Dog mushing, Alaska’s official state sport – dog mushing – is featured in two largest winter events: the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race. Sled dog race lovers travel from everywhere to witness these amazing contests. Sled dog kennels offer tours and sled trips to learn about this sport from the very best teams in the world.

Among other iconic Alaskan experiences worth living here you can enjoy all kinds of alpine sports, like snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, heli-skiing and skiing. Surrounding lands give you the opportunity to both workout and enjoy the thrilling view. Alaskan communities also offer groomed trails and peaceful winter landscapes for cross-country skiing.

Wilderness can be reached and explored by snowmobile, which is often the best way to get around while hunting your insatiable appetite for nature.

The modern and cultural life is equally rich, as cultural events, arts, restaurants and shops are not less common in Alaska.

Experience the northern lights in the winter dreamland and get ready to be mesmerized

The Aurora Borealis can be seen in these skies, about 60 or 70 miles above the earth’s surface. Its incredible show produces brilliant yellow-green, red, blue and purple bright colors, in a once-in-a-lifetime unforgettable view.

Either you want to see the northern lights that offer a dramatic, magical display that equally fascinates and entrances, or if you simply want to enjoy your favorite winter sports, Alaska might just be the place that will change your yearly travel routine.