Northern Norwegian cultural evening at Angell Gjestegård
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 Sámi shaman.
- Meet us and get an insight into everyday life on a real northern Norwegian and history-rich farm.
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, along with coffee cooked over an open fire. We also serve biscuits with the coffee, and enjoy this on 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.
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 hens and rabbits, most of the stables will be more than happy to a cuddle or a carrot.
Bookable: Every day, 13:00 and 16:00
Duration of the experience: 2 hours
Number of participants: Max 24
Address for meeting place: Skjomnesveien 15, 8521 Ankenes
Can be picked up at the airport, max 4 pcs, for 1500,-
Included in the price: Bonfire coffee and hot serving drum ceremony, meeting with our dogs and horses.
Duration of the sleigh ride: approx. 30 min.
Latest booking: at 21.00 the night before
Includes
- Campfire coffee
- Hot serving
- Horse-drawn carriage ride
- Meeting with the dogs and horses on the farm
More information
- Dress according to the weather and temperature in the evening.
- The experience takes place both inside the lavvu and outside on the farm.
- Show consideration for the animals and follow the host's advice during the visit.
- Guests with food allergies must report in advance.