Your experience begins on Salen Mountain, just above Hammerfest, where reindeer graze freely during summer and early autumn. This is an active Sámi reindeer-herding area — not a zoo or fenced attraction — and the visit follows the natural rhythm of the animals.

Your Sámi guide welcomes you at the camp and introduces you to the herd. Many reindeer approach calmly and curiously, allowing you to feed them by hand and take close-up photos while learning about their behavior, life cycle, and the close relationship between reindeer and Sámi families.

After spending time with the reindeer, you gather inside a traditional lavvu. With a fire burning and reindeer hides for seating, the atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Here, your guide shares personal stories from reindeer herding, explains Sámi traditions, and performs joik — an ancient vocal expression unique to Sámi culture.

The pace of the experience is slow and respectful, with time for questions, photos, and quiet moments. The focus is on authenticity, cultural understanding, and connection to nature — not performances or entertainment.

From the camp, you can also enjoy panoramic views over Hammerfest and the Arctic Ocean, making this a memorable cultural experience set in true Arctic surroundings.