Experience · Hammerfest
Meet Reindeer in Hammerfest
★ 5.0 · 23 reviewsBy Reindeer Island 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.
Highlights
- <p>Meet reindeer up close and feed them by hand</p>
- <p>Visit an authentic Sámi reindeer camp on Salen Mountain</p>
- <p>Learn about reindeer herding and Sámi daily life from a local guide</p>
- <p>Gather inside a traditional lavvu with fire and seating</p>
- <p>Listen to joik and personal cultural stories</p>
- <p>Enjoy panoramic views over Hammerfest and the Arctic landscape</p>
What's included
- <p>Guided visit to the Sámi reindeer camp</p>
- <p>Reindeer feeding</p>
- <p>Lavvu gathering with fire and seating</p>
- <p>Cultural storytelling</p>
- <p>Joik performance</p>
- <p>Local Sámi guide</p>
Good to know
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
Meeting point
Salen Hammerfest (Reindeer Island Hammerfest on googlemaps)
Tickets & options
Group Tour
⏱ 1.5 hStarts 18:00Runs daily
from NOK 600- ChildTicket for children aged 4-12NOK 600 each
- TeenTicket for teens aged 13-15NOK 900 each
- AdultTicket for adults aged 16 and aboveNOK 1,200 each
Availability
September 2026
October 2026
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from NOK 600 per person
Next available Wed, Sep 30
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