Over time, those log cabins were transformed into Santa Claus Village, home to Father Christmas, reindeer, and various “Sami” experiences. This isolated spot on the Artic Circle, close to the ...

Herding them is the key to Sami culture, and depends on access to wide, open landscapes. Map: The Economist The green transition is reviving interest in Sweden’s north. New projects are springing up ...

The far north of Scandinavia is synonymous with Christmas – and minus 30 degree temperatures. Which makes visiting at a ...

The main historic trajectory in property rights to land was the development of more exclusive rights by the dissolution of common property. In the Swedish lappmarks the opposite occurred, and by the ...

The few trails we have found are paths laid down by wildlife or traditional Sami reindeer herders, who are permitted to graze animals in the park, having been here as long as anyone can remember.

The Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the local Sami people. The Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the ...

You can spend a fascinating day learning about the Sami culture, often in tandem with those reindeer interactions listed above.

The grounds are dominated by the school’s lavvu, a traditional Sami shelter. Inside, reindeer skins line the ground around an open fire. Throughout the morning, children dart in and out of the ...

Over time, those log cabins were transformed into Santa Claus Village, home to Father Christmas, reindeer, and various “Sami” experiences. This isolated spot on the Artic Circle, close to the town of ...