Reindeer Lodge

Reindeer Lodge sits on Paksuniemivägen outside Jukkasjärvi, run by Nutti Sámi Siida, a Sami tourism company built around reindeer herding and traditional culture. Guests choose among three accommodation types: the lávvu, a traditional Sami tent where you sleep on birch branches and reindeer skins inside a warm sleeping bag; the stohpu, one of five small forest cabins modeled on the cabins used by reindeer herders in the mountains; and the goahti, a modern Sami tent that blends glamping comforts with the nomadic Sami style.

All three options put guests close to the reindeer herd and the surrounding forest and tundra. A sauna and a wood-fired hot tub are available on site for unwinding after time outdoors, and the lodge is positioned for stargazing, northern lights, and mountain views depending on season. Breakfast is served at Reindeer Lodge, and during the winter season dinner is served at the on-site restaurant, Ovttas.

Beyond the lodging itself, the property runs activities tied to Sami culture and reindeer herding: reindeer encounters where guests help train, feed, and work with the herd; reindeer sled excursions across the winter landscape of Sápmi; and a homestay experience hosted by Simon Issát Marainen, offering a closer look at Sami daily life. The setting suits couples, families, and groups looking for a secluded, nature-based stay with a cultural backbone rather than a purely scenic retreat.

To book or ask about availability, contact Nutti Sámi Siida directly by phone at 0980-213 29 or through their website.