Experience and learn more about the local Sámi culture and traditions.Lyngenfjord Hotel invites you to the lavvu outside the Hotel, where you will discover the sami people way of life in the north.Stay overnight and listen to the peaceful silence that surrounds you, far away from the city.Enjoy a nice breakfast before you leave with your heart full of new and unforgettable memories.
Meet your driver in Tromsø, at Circle K by Fr. Nansens Plass at 18:00 on the day of departure.
The driver will take you to Lyngenfjord Hotel in Skibotn.
Lyngenfjord Hotel invites you into their large lavvu, where you will learn about the Sámi way of life in the north.
Here you will be taken on a magical journey through Sámi storytelling, performed by Sámi wearing traditional gákti.
To warm you up inside the atmospheric lavvu, we serve reindeer soup, campfire coffee, and a selection of hot and cold drinks.
This is a unique opportunity to get close to Sámi history, culture, and traditions in a warm and friendly environment.
You will also have the chance to observe reindeer up close, pet them, feed them, and take photos with them.
After the storytelling, we’ll head outside to enjoy the campfire under the open sky, with great chances to see the northern lights dancing above.
Stay overnight in our beautifully renovated rooms and enjoy a proper Norwegian breakfast buffet.
Explore Skibotn on your own or relax in the lounge before your journey continues back to Tromsø.
Practical Information:
Season: 12 Dec – 31 March
Number of participants: 2–6
Duration: Approx. 24 hours
Difficulty level: Easy – wheelchair accessible
Booking: No later than 6 hours before arrival
Meeting time: 18:00
Meeting point: Circle K, Fr. Nansens Plass in Tromsø.
Day 1:
18:00: Departure from Tromsø
20:00: Arrival at Lyngenfjord Hotel in Skibotn
20:00–21:00: Check-in and serving of reindeer soup
21:00: Meet the reindeer — feed and photograph them
21:30: Sami storytelling in the lavvu
22:30–00:00: Campfire time, outdoor jacuzzi and sauna, with great opportunities for Northern Lights experiences
Day 2:
07:00–09:00: Breakfast buffet
09:00–12:00: Relax in our restaurant, lounge, or in your private hotel room
12:00–13:00: Check-out and lunch served in the restaurant
13:00–15:00: Explore Skibotn on your own — snowshoes can be borrowed from the hotel
15:35: Bus from Lyngenfjord Hotel to Tromsø
17:35: Bus arrives in Tromsø
Fuente: Visit Lyngenfjord AS