Sami & Reindeer Experience in Ansnes, Malangen

A Journey Off the Beaten Path to learn about the Sami Culture

Leave the city behind and travel off the beaten path to Ansnes, a quiet coastal gem set on the northwestern tip of the Malangen Peninsula. With sweeping fjord views and peaceful Arctic scenery, this is a place where time slows down — and where you can truly connect with the land, the animals, and the people who have lived here for generations.

Here, you’ll meet a part of Nils Ole Oskal’s reindeer herd, and get to learn about one of the Arctic’s oldest living traditions. Feed the reindeer, listen to stories about life in the north, and discover the deep bond between the Sami people, their animals, and nature.

Try your hand at lasso throwing, a traditional herding skill passed down through generations — a lighthearted challenge that brings smiles to guests of all ages.

Then, gather inside a warm lavvu (Sami tent) and enjoy a traditional Sami meal, prepared over the fire and shared in good company. This is an experience rooted in authenticity, tradition, and genuine hospitality — far from the crowds, in one of Northern Norway’s most beautiful corners.

Tour Highlights

  • Feed and interact with friendly reindeer in a serene Arctic setting

  • Learn about Sami culture, history, and the heritage of reindeer herding

  • Try traditional lasso throwing

  • Enjoy a warm, authentic Sami meal served inside a lavvu

  • Take in panoramic views of the Malangen fjord and surrounding mountains

  • Travel off the beaten path to Ansnes, on the northwestern tip of the Malangen Peninsula

Good to Know

  • Group size: Maximum 40 guests

  • Duration: Approx. 4 hours (including travel from Tromsø)

  • Languages: English-speaking and local hosts

  • Included: Transportation, Sami meal, guiding

  • Vegetarian and Vegan options are available, but we need to get noticed about this or any other dietary requirements upon departure

    A Genuine Arctic Connection

    This is more than a visit — it’s a meaningful encounter with Arctic culture and nature, shared by people who live it every day.

    Join us in Ansnes, Malangen, for a truly off-the-beaten-path Sami experience you’ll never forget.

Meeting place: Grønnegata 83 (right across the road from Tromsø Kino)

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