Karasjok

Karasjok

the perfect place to learn and experience the Sami culture in Norway
Karasjok - the perfect place to learn and experience the Sami culture in Norway

Location: 

Karasjok, Norway

Duration: 

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Journey: 

The North Cape: exploring Scandinavia

Personal highlights

  1. Karasjok: Sami village in Norwayinfo-icon at the border to Finlandinfo-icon
  2. History: traditional home of the nomadic Sami people 
  3. Riddu Riddu Festival: annual Sami music and culture festival
  4. Sapmi Park: place to learn about Sami history and culture
  5. Sami Parliament: wrong timing, but you can actually visit it!

Image sources

  1. Illustration of the Sami People
  2. Clothing of the Sami People
  3. Some reindeer along the road
  4. Decoration at Riddu Riddu Festival
  5. Traditional Fireplace

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