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1. Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
I am Sámi reindeer herder Petri Mattus and I invite you to my home and reindeer farm to be my family´s quest. On reservation you have a chance to join our everyday life for a little moment. During the winter months (Mid December - April) we offer our program, which takes you to the wilderness in a sledge pulled by a snowmobile. Reservations required. In May You may join us to see the new born calves. Please, make a reservation at least the day before. Our main work is reindeer herding and some days are reserved for reindeer work only and visits for the guests are limited because of that. - Reservations Required
Reviewed By Chris_from_Durham13
We really loved our trip to this farm. Petri is a wonderful and thoughtful guide and we had a fun snowmobile led sleigh ride to a reindeer grazing area, where Petri was able to call about 100 reindeer that we could take pictures of and hang out around. Petri gave great insight into the reindeer herding life, and his wife explained the basics of Sami language and culture and they both answered every question. I would highly recommend this trip and thank Petri and his family for opening his farm for people to learn about reindeer. Make sure you dress warm as you will be outside for several hours.
2. Pelto-Seppalan Tila
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Koivuniemen Herran MuuMaa - kid's farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Koivuniemen Herran MuuMaa– Kids’ farm Experience a summer adventure in the Finnish countryside. At the farm, you can experience many fun, guided activities, such as milking a cow or collecting chicken eggs. Offers games and activities from hayjumping to a pirate cave. In addition to farm work, you can also go swimming, canoeing, or enjoy a picnic on the beach. You can also try fishing! All program events and other activities are included in the daily rate.
4. Orbas Reindeer Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Hey you traveller! We’re a local reindeer herder family from Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. With us, you’ll get to know the tradition of Lappish reindeer herding culture at our family farm. Reindeer herding is our lifestyle, and with us you’ll experience traditional, calm, but simultaniously modern reindeer herding culture. Our farm is located in a remote location at the furthermost corner of Rovaniemi, far beyond the street lights and the facilities of modern lifestyle.
Reviewed By TrudyG181 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
We visited the family and they were willing to share their lives with us for one day. We have looked at and fed the herd of reindeer as they do every day. Weroasted sausages and drank hot drinks in the snow while sitting on reindeer skins. And we ended the tour sitting in the kitchen, eating a traditional meal while enjoying each other's company. We look back on a fantastic day.
5. Reindeer Family and Workshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Sámi reindeer herder family living in Inari village. From November to March we have few reindeers in our courtyard fence. When visiting our home you can familiarise, feed and take some photos of them. You can familiarise our Sámi home and culture, participate handcraft workshop activity or cook local, traditional food of local reindeer meat or Inari lake fish with the host. You are warmly welcome!
Reviewed By TransTerestial
My teenage daughter and I visited this lovely family with small children and a few reindeer grazing the garden during the Christmas days. We spend a half day having fun by cooking together and making leather handcrafts which we were allowed to keep as souvenirs. Through our discussions we learned a lot about Sami history and current life. It is a most meaningful activity to do as it is a fantastic way to experience the connection between these amazing people and the beauty of northern Lapland. Inari proved to be the most quaint and quiet village we visited and yet offers all the typical activities like the more touristy places. We will be back soon. Reindeer Family and workshop in Inari is a bucket-list destination for sure.
6. Kujala Reindeer Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Welcome to the world of reindeer! Kujala Reindeer Farm is an authentic reindeer farm dating back to 1860. More than 160 years and over 5 generations has the Kujala family been living on these hills and herding reindeer. The farm is one of the oldest and biggest farms in the Ruka-Kuusamo area with hundreds of reindeer and plenty of activities with reindeer both winter and summer. The farm has its own shop selling high-quality reindeer products and handicrafts workshop producing both souvenirs and art.
Reviewed By M8472OIscottc - Darley Dale, United Kingdom
I visited this amazing place twice (with help from Ruka adventures) and the experiences were the best from my trip to Finland. Between the two visits I lead a reindeer (well really it just followed the herder) up a hill, fed several moss, took in a sled ride and joined the morning feed! Even with poor weather, every moment was a joy. The Herders were very passionate about their Reindeer and of the wilderness and shared both information about the animals themselves as well as Thier own experiences. When I am able to get back to Finland, I am definitely returning. If you love animals and can get to this amazing place - do it!! Can't recommend it enough.
7. Napapiirin Porofarmi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Thisadventurousmiss - Banff, Canada
This was one of our highlights in Lapland - Janne was incredibly friendly and welcoming and gave us so much info about the reindeer, as well as Sami traditions and buildings. There was no snow so we did not book a sleigh ride, just the farm visit (17 euro per person) but it was definitely worth it! We got to meet and feed the beautiful reindeer, they are so gentle and soft!! Finished up with a hot drink and delicious Finnish cookies. Would love to come back in winter one day!!
8. Saariselka Reindeer Farm
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
We are a local Sami family who owns the reindeer farm only 10 minutes drive out of the center of Saariselka. Join one of our unique reindeer safari programs in an authentic environment! We are open only by reservation.
Reviewed By vald159 - Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
I had the most amazing time at the Reindeer Farm,to get so up and close to the reindeer, hand feed them and have a sleigh ride.This was a dream come true. I learnt so much about the Samii people,and their culture. We were made so welcome. Also had lovely refreshments.
9. Strutsitila Syrjynen
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
10. Aava Kertun Kotitila
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
On the idyllic farm Aava Kertun kotitila in Sodra Vallgrund, Kvarken archipelago, the visitor has the opportunity to experience an authentic Finnish farm environment, and meet many different animals.
