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A guest seen through the window of a weathered wooden cabin, firelight warm against the dark timber walls.

dinner with a reindeer herder

the day itself

what to expect

Step into the heart of Lapland's culture through the traditions of reindeer husbandry, a way of life passed down through generations. You'll visit a 100-year-old reindeer cabin where stories of the past sit alongside present-day practice. The herder explains the rhythm of the reindeer year and how deeply it is bound to this land and the people who live here. A three-course dinner is then cooked over the open fire, using local produce: reindeer, game, fish, foraged mushrooms. Homemade and seasonal. The evening ends around the flames, surrounded by warmth, stories, and a taste of Lapland's living heritage.

duration3 hours

privacyprivate

pacegentle

accessbookable for outside guests

suitable forthose drawn to living traditions

departuretransfers from the retreat

what it includes

everything set out before you arrive

transfers from Sixty Eight North

visit to a traditional 100-year-old reindeer cabin

cultural storytelling and insight into Sámi reindeer herding traditions

private three-course dinner cooked over open fire

menu featuring reindeer, fish, game, and foraged ingredients (seasonal)

warm drinks throughout the evening

request to book

from the day

a few frames

A guest at the cabin window, hands cupped against the cold, looking out into the arctic light.

A long table set inside the herder's cabin, light pouring through a small window onto cups, bowls, and waiting hands.

A reindeer in the snow, antlers dusted with frost, gentle in its winter stillness.

feels like coming home

every moment is rich with story, connection, and a true sense of place.