FAQ - Frequently asked questions

● Do I need to make a booking before the visit?
Yes, the visiting time must always be booked in advance to make sure that we are available to you.

● Do you have any accommodation?
No, we don't have any accommodation to our guests.
You can check https://heartoflapland.com/accommodation/ to find accommodations near us.

● Do you have any adventures available in May-November?
No we don't have. Our reindeer herd is roaming free in the forest in spring, summer and autumn.
During that time there aren't any reindeer at the winter place.

● Is the place easily accessible?
There is always snow at the winter place, this makes the walking little bit heavier but it's still easy to walk.
Also if you choose the 2 h adventure, that includes the coffee break, you are going to sit on "the ground" (on a reindeer fur) in the traditional lávvu-tent.

● Is there a road to the place?
There is a car road (road 857) to our winter place.
And a parking spot to park the car close to the winter place.

● What are the payment options?
We can only take cash (EUR or SEK) or Swedish Swish.
(A bank transfer is possible about a week before the visiting time.)

● Do you offer reindeer sleigh rides?
No, we don't offer reindeer sleigh rides.
But you get really close to the reindeer.

● Do you have a toilet at your winter camp?
Yes! We have an "outhouse".

● Do you take volunteers to work at the winter place?
No, we don't :`(

● How is the typical winter weather?
It can be everything between +5 ℃ to -40 ℃.
If it's really cold day we are going to inform you about it before your visit. But we always recommend you to wear multiple layers of clothing when you visit us.

...And now let us introduce your guide:

Marielle has worked as a nature guide for 6 years with the company The Reindeer Herd. She has received a cultural award ”Svenska samers kulturpris” for her work for spreading knowledge about the Sámi culture in a socially sustainable way.

She is the youngest generation of a reindeer-herding family, where reindeer husbandry has been the main livelihood for over 14 generations.

”It is important to me that visitors have the opportunity to experience an authentic cultural environment. My vision is that Mettäjärvi is a hidden gem where visitors can connect with reindeer and immerse themselves in a new culture with a local guide.”

"But most importantly; Reindeer welfare is my top priority, which is why I always arrange guided tours according to their needs."