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Sámi Reindeer Herding
A visit to a Sámi herding family, to feed the reindeer and hear how they live with the herd.
- Open
- Year-round; sleigh rides in winter
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- Herding camps around JukkasjärviDirections
- Getting There
- Most visits include pickup from Kiruna or Jukkasjärvi.
Why Go
The Sámi have herded reindeer across Lapland for centuries. Several families near Jukkasjärvi and Kiruna welcome visitors to their camps, with sleigh rides, stories by the fire in a lávvu tent, and traditional food.
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