Excursion to Norwegian Lapland
Unique cultural experience in indigenous Saami people homeland and visiting famous Juhls Silver gallery
One of the main cities of the Saami people
In this cross-border excursion, our destination is Norwegian Kautokeino - one of the main cities of the Saami people, the last aborigines in Europe. It's located about 3 hours from Levi City. We will first visit the famous Silver gallery/workshop JUHLs, then go visit a local Saami reindeer camp for the authentic experience.
Silver Gallery JUHLs is a life's work of Frank and Regine Juhls. It all started in the 1950s when the couple began to take on work repairing Sami silver jewelry, none of which had been made by the Sami; it had found its way north through trade. The silver gallery building is full of surprises, such as the little hen and sheep barn, separated from the exhibition only by a glass wall.
One room is devoted to the Juhls family's travels in Afghanistan where they found a nomad culture that bore many similarities to the Saami culture. A small wing is also a museum for old objects that were discarded in the fifties and sixties when plastic and steel came into vogue. It contains costumes, cheese-making molds, and bone spoons — old items that no one needed anymore. Learn more.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Transfer.
Guiding.
Tour around Juhl's silver gallery.
Coffee and a sweet bun in Juhls café.
Visit Saami reindeer camp.
Competitions: race on reindeer sleds and lasso throwing with prizes.
Traditional dinner made by locals in Saamen lava (teepee) with storytelling and joking performance of Saami woman.
NOT INCLUDED
Warm winter clothing.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if the booking is canceled 2 days or less before the event.
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if the booking is canceled 7 days or less before the event.
We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if the booking is canceled 90 days or less before the event.
PLEASE NOTE
Child age: 3-12 years.
Please take your passport along, as we will be crossing over the Finnish border to Norway, Starting time from Levi at 8.00.
MEETING POINTS
If you do not choose pick-up, you can start the experience at any of the places below:
Scandinavian Travel Group / Safarimarket.
PICK UP
We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience:
Scandinavian Travel Group / Safarimarket: Keskuskuja 2 B 3, Sirkka.
Levi Panorama Hotel: Tunturitie 205, Levi.
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Join us on an unforgettable Arctic journey from Levi to Norwegian Kautokeino!
Join us on an unforgettable Arctic journey from Levi to Norwegian Kautokeino, a city steeped in the rich traditions of the Saami, Europe's last aboriginal people. Scandinavian Travel Group invites you to explore Saami culture through a curated cross-border excursion.
The adventure begins at the renowned Silver Gallery JUHLs, a testament to the life's work of Frank and Regine Juhls. Delve into the fascinating history of Saami silver jewelry, where each piece holds a story. The gallery is a treasure trove, featuring surprising elements like a hen and sheep barn separated from the exhibition by a glass wall.
A glimpse into a bygone era...
Wander through rooms that showcase the Juhls family's travels to Afghanistan, revealing the striking parallels between nomadic cultures. Explore a wing transformed into a museum for forgotten objects, including costumes, cheese-making molds, and bone spoons — a glimpse into a bygone era.
Regine Juhls, a skilled silversmith, expresses her art through the Tundra series, a modern classic inspired by the tundra's delicate lines and the Finnmark plain's landscape.
local Saami reindeer herder's camp
After the silver immersion, the adventure continues to a local Saami reindeer herder's camp. Experience the thrill of riding a snowmobile sled to the heart of the forest wilderness camp. Choose your reindeer and engage in a friendly competition—reindeer sled races and lasso throwing. Prizes await the winners!
Step inside a traditional Saami home, the teepee "laavu," warmed by an open fire. Relish a traditional Saami meal prepared by a local family. Listen to captivating storytelling and enjoy the jovial performance of a young Saami woman.
Book your Arctic adventure online and make lasting memories!
Book your Arctic adventure online and make lasting memories as you unravel the cultural tapestry of Norwegian Kautokeino with Scandinavian Travel Group.