Experience the tastes, stories, northern lights and traditions from Northern Norway – only 15 minutes from Narvik city center
Highlights
- Experience real northern Norwegian farm life with horses, dogs, chickens and rabbits.
- Enjoy homemade Northern Norwegian food and campfire coffee in a traditional Sami lavvo.
- Hear stories about life, nature and culture in Northern Norway.
- Experience an atmospheric drumming ceremony and learn about Sami traditions.
- Lower your shoulders as you get a little peek into the world of the Sami shaman.
- Experience the Northern Lights in quiet surroundings, far away from the city lights.
Description
When you arrive at Angell Gjestegård, you will be welcomed by the hosts before we gather around the fire in our traditional Sami lavvo. Here we serve a hot, homemade stew based on local ingredients, together with coffee cooked over an open fire while we hear the cold winter howling outside the sheltered lavvu. We also serve biscuits with the coffee, and enjoy this on warm, soft sheepskins. As we eat, we share stories about life in the north – about nature, people, history and traditions that have shaped the region. Here you will also meet the shaman Tone, who conveys Sami stories and traditions through storytelling and drumming ceremonies. This is a calm and atmospheric experience that gives an insight into an important part of Northern Norway's cultural heritage. After the ceremony, there is plenty of time to enjoy the silence around the fire, ask questions and take in the special atmosphere that only a northern Norwegian summer can provide.
After the ceremony, we go out into the winter darkness and look for the Northern Lights. When the conditions are right, you can experience dancing across the yard and the lavvu – an experience many describe as one of life's most beautiful natural phenomena. While we are there, there is plenty of time to enjoy the silence and the very special atmosphere that only a northern Norwegian winter evening can provide.
Afterwards, you get to say hello to the animals that live on the farm. Meet the friendly, large and majestic horses, cuddle with the dogs and visit the chickens and rabbits. Most of the stables are more than happy to say yes to a little cuddle or a carrot. Most of the animals really appreciate a little attention – and maybe a carrot. If the hens have been good that day, you may even find a freshly laid egg.
Bookable Every day at 13:00 and 16:00
Duration of the experience: 2 hours
Number of participants Max 24
Meeting place address Skjomnesveien 15, 8521 Ankenes
Can be picked up at the airport, max 4 pcs, for 1500,-
Included in the price
Bonfire coffee and hot refreshments, drumming ceremony, meeting with our dogs and horses.
Recommended Clothes, shoes, mittens and a hat that keep you warm in -10 degrees.
Latest booking at 21.00 the night before
Recommended lower age limit 4 years.
Includes
- Campfire coffee
- Stew
- Drum journey in a lavvu
- Meeting with the dogs and horses on the farm
- Stories about farm life and Northern Norwegian traditions
More information
- Dress warmly for winter weather.
- Warm clothes, shoes, mittens and a hat are recommended.
- Clothing should be suitable for temperatures down to -10 degrees.
- Northern Lights cannot be guaranteed and depend on weather and light conditions.
- Inform the organizer of any food allergies when booking.