Mikkelgammen offers its guest a unique insight into the life of Sami reindeer herdsmen and their traditional culture. The gamme, a turf hut, has been the Samis permanent home for thousands of years, while the l·vvu, a reindeerskin tent, is easy to erect and take down when on the move with the reindeer flock, or when out shooting or fishing.

Mikkelgammen was established in 1997 by Mikkel and Solveig, both of whom are Sami reindeer herdsmen, living in the Hammerfest area while their reindeer flock is on summer grazing. During this period they receive guests, thus giving visitors are rare chance to experience reindeer herding and the herdsmen's life at close hand. Solveig and Mikkel also invite small groups of visitors to visit their traditional domiciles outside Hammerfest and to take part in the spring migration of reindeer across the plateau. This will involve you living together with Mikkel and the other herdsmen. You will be just as dependent as they are on changing weather conditions and the movements of the heard. One thing we can promise you is that this experience is one you will tell your grandchildren about!

We can arrange a presentation if required.

Mikkelgammen
Mikkel Nils og Solveig A. Sara
Soutnju
9520 Kautokeino
NORWAY
Phone. +47 784 86 204
Mobile phone: +47 948 00 171 / +47 900 49 818
email: mikkelgammen@c2i.net