Discover the magic of Lapland’s indigenous Sami people and have the chance to feed some reindeer on this bus tour from Abisko or Björkliden to the Márkanbáiki open-air museum in Kiruna.

PRICE: $165
per person

 

Visit the Márkanbáiki museum in Kiruna, which is dedicated to and run by Swedish Lapland’s Sami people on this bus tour that includes pickup and drop-off at select hotels in Abisko and Björkliden. Get firsthand access to Sami handicrafts and capture a picture with Lapland’s most iconic creature, the reindeer.

Hop aboard a comfortable and climate-controlled bus at your hotel in Abisko or Björkliden and relax on the scenic drive through the wilderness to the Márkanbáiki museum in Kiruna. Learn about the modern lifestyle of the Sami people, reindeer herding, and discover cultural expressions such as art and poetry.

Find out all you could ever want to know about Sami culture at the open-air museum which focuses on how traditional buildings are created, Sami lifestyle, and how the Sami people interact with the local environment. There will be a guided tour during your visit, where you will learn and get to know more about the reindeers and the sami people.

Stop in at Restaurant Ovttas which is located inside of a cozy wooden teepee. Treat yourself to a warm drink, sandwich, or a classic Swedish fika break at this cafe which is owned and operated by the local Sami community.

Purchase a bag of Arctic moss and feed the reindeer to create the perfect environment for a once-in-a-lifetime photograph with these majestic creatures. Return to your pickup point with unforgettable memories at the end of your tour.

This tour is operated by Lights Over Lapland.

Meet some majestic reindeer and have the chance to feed them moss
Learn about Sami people at an open-air museum run by this community
Shop for unique gifts with stunning handcrafted items at the museum’s shop
Buy a nice lunch or a snack at a cozy cafe that is housed in a wooden teepee
Join the guided tour to get interesting facts and information about the sami

Pickup and drop-off at select hotels in Abisko and Björkliden
Entrance ticket to the Nutti Sami Sida
Optional guided tour. Starts 12:15PM and you report for it in the reception.
Restaurant Ovttas and handcraft shop visit
Time to get up close with the reindeer
Lunch, drinks, and snacks (available to purchase at Restaurant Ovttas)

 

This is just one of the many unforgettable experiences that Sweden has to offer. Discover more tours, hidden gems, and must-see spots in Stockholm or on our complete Sweden guide.