Every Easter, Kautokeino becomes the cultural capital of Sápmi.
Families gather, reindeer races fill the snow-covered plains, joik concerts echo through the night, and traditional competitions take place in the heart of Sámi reindeer country.
This exclusive 5-day experience brings you into the heart of the Sámi Easter Festival — not as a tourist, but as a welcomed guest.
At a Glance
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Location: Kautokeino, Finnmark
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Duration: 5 days (Wednesday–Sunday, Easter)
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Group size: Small, exclusive groups
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Accommodation: Hotel or traditional hut
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Options: Fully guided or self-guided
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Festival tickets: Included
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Availability: Once per year – very limited
Choose Your Experience
Full Guided – Hotel
Premium comfort with modern hotel accommodation. Includes full guiding, family visits, cultural insight and assistance throughout the festival.
Full Guided – Hut
Traditional and simple stay in a basic hut close to a Sámi family. Includes full guiding and cultural access.
Not suitable for elderly guests or visitors with mobility challenges.
Self-Guided – Hotel
Hotel accommodation and festival tickets for guests who prefer to explore the festival independently.
Self-Guided – Hut
Budget-friendly and authentic option with simple hut accommodation and festival access.
Not suitable for elderly guests or anyone with limited mobility.
What You Will Experience
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Reindeer racing and traditional competitions
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Joik concerts and cultural performances
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Sámi art exhibitions and duodji handicraft markets
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Authentic festival atmosphere and community life
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Private family visits and gatherings (full guided packages)
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Opportunities for photography
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Possible Northern Lights (weather dependent)
Typical Festival Program
(Exact activities vary according to the official festival program.)
Wednesday: Arrival, check-in, cultural introduction
Thursday: Art exhibitions, handicrafts, family visits
Friday: Lasso competitions, markets, cultural events
Saturday: Reindeer racing and festival highlights
Sunday: Optional Easter church service, farewell and return
Accommodation
Hotel: Modern rooms with private bathrooms, warmth and easy mobility.
Hut: Simple one-room hut with small kitchen. Bathroom inside the main house. Warm and cozy, but basic.
Food
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Full guided packages: All meals included, featuring traditional Sámi dishes, reindeer-based meals, Arctic fish, soups, bread and coffee.
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Self-guided packages: Meals not included. Hotel guests eat at the hotel; hut guests prepare their own food.
What’s Included
(Varies by package)
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Festival tickets
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Transport to and from Kautokeino
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Hotel or hut accommodation
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Full guiding (full guided packages)
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All meals (full guided packages)
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Family visits and cultural storytelling (full guided)
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Assistance with cultural etiquette and photography
Important to Know
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Hut accommodation is not suitable for elderly guests or visitors with limited mobility
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Easter weather can be very cold – proper winter clothing is essential
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Family visits are authentic, not staged
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Northern Lights are not guaranteed
