Winner of the "Finnmark Country tourism price 2001"

Course and conferences combined with summer or winter menu
Jergul Asttus location makes it the perfect place to hold courses and conferences. No simply because of Jerguls accessibility, but just as much because the Sami activities provide a unique setting for such meetings. Toralf arranges and tailors activities according to his clients wishes, but lets take a look at the various courses he has on the menu.

Winter menu

The winter in Jergul is very cold. However, with the right clothing the winter is the best time of year for the kind of activities S·pmi has to offer. Jergul Astta is on a extensive network of ski runs covering the entire plateau. This means you use the mountain lodge as a base for excursions on skis or by snowmobile, both of which can be rented at Jergul.

Ice fishing safari

We would recommend that you spend some time on and ice fishing safari up on the plateau. At many of the fishing waters you have the advantage of having your own expert, who can take into the best places to fish from. You could also visit the mountain lodges at Molisjok and Ravnstua and enjoy a traditional coffee break or kafekoke-rast. The most suitable period for these trips is from February to May.
Toralf can arrange snowmobile rental, riding gear, fishing licences, guides and other necessary equipment.

Reindeer driving

Having got as far as Inner Finnmark, reindeer driving is a challenge that should not remain untried. We can arrange for either a reindeer-drawn sled, a raid, which will carry you off into the mountains wrapped up nice and warm in a reindeer skin, organise track racing. We can promise you that although this is not the most physically demanding sport, you will have a great laugh. Reindeer have personality and are competitors by instinct - they hate to be overtaken so this activity provides both speed and excitement.

Visit Karasjok

We arrange excursions to the sights of Karasjok. These are also accompanied by Sami guides who know the place well. Most of the interesting institutions are certainly worth a visit. The Sami Collections, Knivsmia, the S·pmi Adventure Centre and not least the newly-built Sami Parliament, the new Pride of the Plateau. The extent and length of these excursions are adapted to individual requirements.

From hut to hut on skis

One of the several thousand-year old runic inscriptions in Alta depicts a skier. The Sami have always used skis to get around. The plateau is perfect for it. You can use Jergul Asttu as a base for skiing expeditions in all directions. Or you can ski across the Plateau from Alta to Jergul, spending the night at huts along the old migration routes. Routes that are still used.

Summer menu

Riverboat trips
The Iesjohka, which is part of the Tana river system, is right outside the front door. We arrange river-boat trips of various durations. These can be combined with salmon fishing or simply gathering round an open fire on the way. In the Iesjohka you can also catch trout, grayling, gwyniad or pike. We recommend that you bring your own fishing tackle and can help you to obtain the fishing licence.

Period: 15 June -- 20 August

Canoeing
The Iesjohka is a great river to canoe on. You have a choice of various trips over manageable distances with steady passage. We can arrange overnight trips or shorter ones with food and coffee on the way. We recommend that you bring your own fishing tackle on these trips. Of course we can't guarantee anything, although there is a pretty good chance of your getting a bite.

Period: 15 June -- 20 August

Visiting Karasjok
We arrange outings to the sights of Karasjok, accompanied by a local Sami guide. Several interesting institutions are well worth a visit. The Sami Collections, Knivsmia, the S·pmi Adventure Centre and not least the newly-built Sami Parliament, the New Pride of the Plateau. The extent and length of these excursions are adapted to individual requirements.

Jergul Asttu
Postboks 111
9735 Karasjok
NORWAY
Your host:Toralf Holmestrand
Phone +47 78 46 91 00
Fax: +47 78 46 91 01
Mobil; 917 20 686
email: jergulas@online.no