Arctic Norway: 58 hours with Europe's last nomadic Sámi
A trip to Arctic Norway beyond the Arctic Circle to the indigenous Sámi population, who have lived in these lands for thousands of years. A study of the traditional way of life and culture of one of the last nomadic peoples of Europe.
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Useful for your trip
- Where to stay
- Contact Ellen ([email protected]) for Sámi accommodation and traditional adventures in Arctic Norway
- Where to stay
- Lavvu, a traditional Sami tent, is still used by reindeer herders. You need to sleep on branches and reindeer skins, crawl to avoid smoke
- Food
- The main winter food of the Sami is cranberries (lingonberries), potatoes and venison. Try Sámi candies made from edible plants
- Food
- Edible plants: parsley (peter grass), archangelica (Sami medicinal plant), chaga
- Timing
- The beginning of winter is a very busy period for Sámi reindeer herders. Book in advance, as it is difficult to find hosts
- Transport
- To visit the Sami territories and reindeer herds in the tundra, you need four-wheel drive (4WD). Many roads are impassable for ordinary cars
- Tip
- Take Reima clothes for children - thermal underwear, boots and other things for the Arctic climate. Subscribers can get a 20% discount with the code FERNWEH20
- Tip
- Visit Senja Island, known for vertical mountains for hiking and the Northern Lights
- Tip
- Lavva has a hierarchy of space: entrance for guests and dogs, kitchen and sacred area (never go). Beds are sticks and skins
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58 Hours with Europe’s Last Nomads in Arctic Norway