Meet Reindeer in Hammerfest
By Reindeer Island Hammerfest
Available from: July - October
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Next available date: 01 Jul 2026
Meet reindeer up close, gather inside a traditional lavvu, and discover Sámi culture with a local reindeer-herding family in Hammerfest.
Step into the world of Sámi reindeer herding on Salen Mountain in Hammerfest. This guided tour brings you to an authentic reindeer camp, where you meet the herd in a calm and respectful setting and learn about daily life from a Sámi guide.
During the experience, you feed reindeer by hand, hear about their behavior, seasonal movements and the role of reindeer herding in Sámi culture, and enjoy time for questions and photos. This is a genuine cultural encounter based on real life with reindeer — not a staged performance.
After time with the herd, you gather inside a traditional lavvu with fire and seating. Here, your guide shares personal stories, cultural knowledge and joik, creating a warm and memorable Arctic experience for guests of all ages.
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Meet reindeer up close and feed them by hand
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Visit an authentic Sámi reindeer camp on Salen Mountain
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Learn about reindeer herding and Sámi daily life from a local guide
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Gather inside a traditional lavvu with fire and seating
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Listen to joik and personal cultural stories
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Enjoy panoramic views over Hammerfest and the Arctic landscape
Season: July - October
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Location: Salen Mountain, Hammerfest
Group size: 5-35 participants
Difficulty: Easy, suitable for all ages
Language: English
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Guided visit to the Sámi reindeer camp
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Reindeer feeding
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Lavvu gathering with fire and seating
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Cultural storytelling
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Joik performance
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Local Sámi guide
- You are eligible to receive a full refund of the booking amount if you cancel your reservation at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
Meeting Point
Reindeer Island Hammerfest
Reindeer Island Hammerfest offers authentic Sámi experiences in the Arctic landscape of Finnmark, Northern Norway.
Guests can meet reindeer up close, learn about traditional reindeer herding, and experience Sámi culture through stories, joik, food and everyday life with a real reindeer-herding family.
We offer a range of small-group experiences throughout the year, including reindeer encounters, seasonal herding activities, slow-life cultural experiences, Arctic nature tours and Northern Lights excursions.
Our experiences focus on genuine encounters, respect for nature and culture, and giving visitors a deeper understanding of Sámi life in the Arctic.