Northern Lights Trips: Explore the History of the Sami People
Their lifestyles vary across Sapmi - and beyond - but interested visitors can gain a window into part of their lives and learn a little about Sami cultural history.
Reindeer Herding
Evidence of reindeer use by people living the Sapmi area dates back at least two thousand years. Reindeer offer valuable resources to people living in circumpolar regions: including meat, hides, antlers (used for tools, such as harpoons, and decorative items), milk and transportation. There are currently 43 Sami villages that organise reindeer herding in accordance with Swedish law, with a similar legal organisation in Norway and less strict laws in Finland. Thousands of Sami rely on reindeer for their livelihoods, and visitors can encounter some of the reindeer and talk to Sami people about their culture.
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Northern Lights trips to Sweden take visitors to the far north of the country, into the cultural region of Sapmi, where many of the Sami people live. Indigenous to northern Scandinavia, the Sami live alongside Swedes, Norwegians, Finns and Russians but continue to speak their own language and practice some cultural traditions, such as reindeer herding. Their lifestyles vary across Sapmi - and beyond - but interested visitors can gain a window into part of their lives and learn a little about Sami cultural history.
Reindeer Herding
Evidence of reindeer use by people living the Sapmi area dates back at least two thousand years. Reindeer offer valuable resources to people living in circumpolar regions: including meat, hides, antlers (used for tools, such as harpoons, and decorative items), milk and transportation. There are currently 43 Sami villages that organise reindeer herding in accordance with Swedish law, with a similar legal organisation in Norway and less strict laws in Finland. Thousands of Sami rely on reindeer for their livelihoods, and visitors can encounter some of the reindeer and talk to Sami people about their culture.
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The Northern Lights are one of the world's most magnificent natural phenomena. This multi-coloured display lights up the dark northern skies with an incredible swirling, twisting glow in an ethereal performance by Mother Nature. One of the best places to see this magnificent display is in Iceland. Northern Lights trips are on the list of many a traveller wishing to experience this humbling yet uplifting theatre of nature, and today, it is easier than ever to make this particular travel dream come true.
In Iceland, Northern Lights trips are very popular and the enjoyment of this spectacle is now accessible to everyone. There is an excellent range of holidays on offer from specialist companies, whose expertise ensures a fulfilling experience for anyone who participates.
Combination Trips to Iceland
Northern Lights sightings are, of course, the undisputable highlight of a trip, but it is important not to become too obsessed with that single objective. You're at the mercy of an unpredictable nature, and although most trips are very successful in terms of witnessing the display, sometimes the weather may prevent it. That is why it's advisable to consider the Aurora Borealis as just one highlight among many in this exciting and fascinating part of the world. The stunning volcanic landscapes - including glaciers, geysers, waterfalls and lava fields - and fascinating cultural attractions are all great reasons to visit in their own right.
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