Guided Tour – Meet Reindeer in Hammerfest
Door Samibooking AS
Beschikbaar: July - October
Prijs vanaf
Next available date: 01 jul. 2026
Experience authentic Sámi culture and meet reindeer in their natural habitat in Hammerfest the reindeer island.
Step into the serene world of Sámi culture with a guided tour that offers a genuine connection to reindeer and their herding traditions. Located in the picturesque Salen Mountain area, this experience is not a staged performance but a respectful cultural immersion that allows you to witness the natural behaviors of reindeer in a real herding environment.
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to feed reindeer by hand, gather inside a traditional lavvu, and learn about the daily life of Sámi families from your knowledgeable guide. The atmosphere is intimate and relaxed, with time for personal stories, cultural insights, and the unique joik vocal tradition that is central to Sámi heritage.
The tour lasts between 1.5 to 2 hours and is suitable for all ages, making it a perfect family-friendly activity. Enjoy breathtaking views over Hammerfest and the surrounding mountains while engaging with the reindeer and the Sámi way of life, ensuring a memorable and enriching experience.
- Feed reindeer by hand and learn about Sámi traditions
- Gather around a fire in a traditional lavvu
- Enjoy panoramic views of Hammerfest
- Listen to joik and personal stories
We accommodate groups of 5 to 35 participants. The tour is conducted in English and is rated as easy, making it a perfect outdoor experience suitable for all ages.
- Guided visit to the Sámi reindeer camp
- Reindeer feeding
- Lavvu gathering with fire and seating
- Cultural storytelling
- Joik performance
- 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.
Ontmoetingspunt
Mikkel aslak iver sara
About Reindeer Island Hammerfest
Reindeer Island Hammerfest was founded by Mihkkal Aslat Ivvar Sara, a Sámi reindeer herder from Hammerfest in Northern Norway.
Mihkkal grew up on the islands and mountains around Hammerfest, where his family has lived with reindeer for generations. These coastal areas are traditional Sámi summer pastures, shaped by reindeer herding, seasonal movement, and close ties between people, animals, land, and sea.
Reindeer herding has always been a central part of family life. Knowledge was passed down through everyday work on the land, following the reindeer through changing seasons, weather, and landscapes. Today, Reindeer Island Hammerfest continues this tradition by sharing real Sámi life through guided experiences, storytelling, and close encounters with reindeer.
Our activities are based on lived experience and family heritage — not staged performances. Everything guests learn comes from real life, real stories, and genuine Sámi knowledge passed down through generations.
Through tourism, Reindeer Island Hammerfest creates a way to keep reindeer on the land, preserve cultural knowledge, and pass traditions on to the next generation. Our experiences are built on respect for reindeer, nature, and Sámi culture, offering guests an honest and meaningful connection to life in the Arctic.