KARASJOK
WINTER 2013
01.12.2012–15.04.2013
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WELCOME TO
KARASJOK
The Sami capital
Welcome to the Sami capital, a picturesque village
on the border between Norway and Finland. It is
easy to find your way around Karasjok, and most
of the facilities and shopping centres are within
walking distance from your hotel. Ask the reception
or tourist information for a map of the town.
POPULATION: Karasjok has a population of 3000, of which approx. 90% are Sami.
CULTURE: Sápmi Park invites visitors to an exotic and vibrant encounter with Sami culture and mythology. At RiddoDuottarMuseat-The Sami Collections you can experience more of the Sami culture and history. The museum offers exhibitions both indoors and outdoors. Experience the open air museum in a magical light! The museum is within walking distance from your hotel. There are guided tours at the Sami parliament building Monday to Friday at 1pm.
SHOPPING: Sápmi Park: In the main building you will find a souvenir shop selling souvenirs and Sami handicrafts, Boble Glasshytte, a glass blowing studio with workshop and sales exhibition, and a silversmiths producing and selling traditional Sami jewellery. The shops have Tax-Free sales and Tax-Refund in the souvenir shop. In downtown Karasjok you will find grocery stores and a shopping centre with pharmacy, sports shop, clothes shop, book shop and café.
RESTAURANTS: Bivdu, Biepmu Café and Grill, Kjell’s Café, Rica Hotel Karasjok, Storgammen.
CLIMATE: Karasjok has an inland climate with stable weather and, based on statistics, if you spend three days in Karasjok you are bound to see the Northern Lights.
TRANSPORT:
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EASTER FESTIVAL, 02.-09.04.13: The Easter Festival is one of the major events in Sápmi. Experience this wonderful festival in Karasjok and join in all the wonderful activities including concerts, exhibitions, snowmobile racing, reindeer racing, ice-fishing competitions, the Jergul games (outdoors sports), sled dog racing and a lot of fun.
BOOKING
Activities can be booked at the reception desk in your hotel, directly with the activity provider or at the Tourist Information. Book dog sledding trips directly with Engholm Husky Design Lodge. Warm clothing may be hired if required. No booking deadline applies.
• NB! Not all activities are available for the entire period from 01.12.12–15.04.13. Check individual dates.
• CANCELLATION: activities must be cancelled by 3pm the day before; otherwise you will be charged 100%. • Thermal suit, boots, hat/helmet and gloves are included
in the price for the dog sledding trips. We recommend thermal underwear, woollen/fleece sweater, tracksuit trousers, warm socks and a scarf.
• The organisers have the right to cancel all excursions in the event of adverse weather or driving conditions. • We cannot guarantee a sighting of the Northern Lights, as
this is reliant on weather conditions.
• Duration of activities: The time stated for the activities is pick-up and drop off time at the hotel.
Sápmi KS
Leavnnjageaidnu 1, N-9730 Karasjok Phone +47 78 46 88 00, Fax +47 78 46 88 01
[email protected] – www.sapmi.no
Information about other winter activities in Northern Norway, please visit:
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WINTER ADVENTURE IN SÁPMI PARK
01.12.12-30.04.13
Gain an insight into Sami culture and traditions in the Sami cultural park. Package trip includes lasso casting and entertainment with joik (chant). Visit the unique multimedia presentation, “Stalubákti” on Sami culture, traditions and mythology. Hot drinks are served in the lavvu/goahti.
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GUIDED ROUNDTRIP IN SÁPMI PARK
AND MAGICAL THEATRE
01.12.12-30.04.13
Gain a closer insight into the Sami culture and traditions. We show you around the Sami cultural park and provide you with information on Sami culture and traditions, ending with a unique performance in the Magical Theatre.
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RENTING THERMAL WINTER CLOTHES
Available all winter
The temperature in Norwegian Lapland during the winter frequently drops to -15° or -25°, sometimes even colder. For your own comfort and safety, you may rent thermal winter clothes. M Tu W Th F Sa Su
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THE MAGICAL THEATRE AND THE SIIDA
(SAMI CAMP)
Year-round
This unique multimedia presentation in eight languages provides you with an insight into Sami culture, history and mythology. Learn about the lives of the Sami over the generations. Duration: 30 minutes. Afterwards, you can walk around the siida (Sami camp) in Sápmi Park.
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NOK 370 per person Children under 12: NOK 185 per person
NOK 180 per person Children under 12: NOK 90 per person
2.5 hours
1 hour
Also includes guide NB!
(x) Minimum 4 people. Must be booked in advance. Activities on Saturday and Sunday must be booked before 2pm on Thursday.
Open 10am-2pm weekdays NB! (x) Activities on Sat/Sun must be booked by 2pm on Thursday.
All prices are stated in Norwegian kroner (NOK), 1 Euro = NOK 8
NOK 200 per person per day
10am– 2pm
Includes: Thermal outer suit, boots, gloves and warm hat. Open 10am–2pm weekdays NB! (x) Trips on Saturday and Sunday must be booked before 2pm on Thursday.
BOOKING:
Sápmi KS. Tel. +47 78 46 88 00 – [email protected] – www.sapmi.no
NOK 120 per person NOK 110 per person for groups of 10 or more 30 min Other times may be booked in advance.
Open 10am-2pm weekdays NB!
(x) Showings on Sat/Sun must be booked by 2pm on Thursday.
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ENGHOLM HUSKY, A ONE-HOUR
ADVENTURE TOUR
01.12.12-15.04.13
Drive your “own” dog sled with top trained dogs or enjoy the trip as a passenger on cosy reindeer skins. Set out on a clear evening to enjoy the Northern Lights. We provide warm clothes then set off to Engholm Husky Farm, a very unique place for a unique adventure. The park owners teach you how to drive a dog sled then we set out on our trip through delightful scenery.
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ENGHOLM HUSKY
4-5 HOUR ADVENTURE TOUR
01.12.12-15.04.13
Drive your very own dog-sled with top trained dogs, or take the trip as a passenger on cosy reindeer skins in the sledge. From Sápmi Park, we drive to Engholm Husky – a unique setting. Day-trip including barbeque lunch round an open fire. The Day-trip takes you through varied landscapes and is an interesting dog sledding adventure.
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ENGHOLM HUSKY 4-5 HOUR
ADVENTURE TOUR. ICE-FISHING AND DOG
SLEDDING
01.02.–30.04.13
Day-trip including ice-fishing on a lake and barbeque lunch round an open fire. The trip takes you through varied scenery and is a fascinating dog-sledge experience.
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NOK 1050 per person Children under 12: 50% discount 11am– 1pm 5pm–7pm Other times and trips can be arranged on agre-ement.
Includes return transport to the husky farm and lunch. Warm clothing may be hired if required. No booking deadline applies.
All prices are stated in Norwegian kroner (NOK), 1 Euro = NOK 8
NOK 1800 per person Children under 12: 50% discount
NOK 1900 per person Children under 12: 50% discount. 9.30am– 2pm Other times and trips can be arranged on agre-ement. 9.30am– 2pm Other times and packages can be arranged
Includes return transport to the husky farm and lunch. Warm clothing may be hired if required. No booking deadline applies.
Includes return transport to the husky farm and lunch. Warm clothing may be hired if required. No booking deadline applies.
BOOKING:
Engholm Husky. Tel. +47 915 86 625 – [email protected] – www.engholm.no
ENGHOLM HUSKY DOG SLEDDING TRIPS
Dog sledding trips with your “own” dog sled over the Finnmarksvidda mountain plain and to the Arctic coast. Trips for both experienced dog sled drivers and novices. Trips are available on scheduled dates or on request. We offer day-trips with lunch around an open fire, well-trained dogs and experienced guides, ski trips with dog sled ending at the Karasjok Easter Festival. Accommodation is available in charming log cabins on the banks of Karasjok River 6 km from Karasjok. We pride ourselves in providing a personal atmosphere inspired by our own creativity and imagination.
Tel. +47 915 86 625. [email protected] – www.engholm.no
RICA HOTEL KARASJOK
Rica Hotel Karasjok is a modern hotel with strong elements of Sami culture and a unique architecture. The hotel has 56 rooms and is located in the centre of Karasjok, the Sami capital. It has its own restaurant, Storgammen, with a distinctive style inspired by Sami building traditions. The food served here is based on ancient Sami culinary traditions. Guests can relax after an active day of winter adventure in the hotel’s sauna and lounge with open fire. All our hotels offer free wireless internet access in all rooms. Tel. +47 78 46 88 60
ENGHOLM HUSKY DESIGN LODGE
Located on the banks of the Karasjohka River is Engholm Husky Design Lodge, a unique place to stay. The designer log cabins were built by Sven Engholm, who has also made all the furnishings and interior design. Great creativity and fantasy provides a unique and personal atmosphere in each log cabin. The Barta is a special turf-covered log cabin or gamme with an open fire, where guests are served a meal with a difference comprising good food and drinks based on local ingredients.
Tel. +47 915 86 625
[email protected] – www.engholm.no
SAPMI PARK
Welcome to fascinating and exotic adventures in the heart of Sapmi – Karasjok. Sapmi Park is a world of exotic Sami culture, history and mythology. Taste Sami food, smell the log fire, feel the soft reindeer skins, see the multimedia presentation about the life of the Sami and listen to the joik, the song of the Sami! Authentic Sami cultural experiences!
Tel. +47 78 46 88 00
[email protected] – www.sapmi.no
ARCTIC NATURE-BASED ADVENTURES WITH
TURGLEDER
We give you the opportunity to experience authentic Norwegian nature and culture in an eco-friendly, safe and comfortable manner. Visit a reindeer herder and learn about their traditional way of life or learn the art of cross-country skiing from Turgleder’s experienced skiers. Join us on a Northern Lights safari to the Sami people’s holy mountain Halde or on an ice-fishing trip to one of the area’s countless lakes. We offer adventure packages that may be booked as they are as well as bespoke adventures for individuals, groups and the corporate market. Check our website for more information. Tel. +47 911 67 303 / +47 908 55 556
[email protected] – www.turgleder.com
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RECOMMENDED
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