Mikkelgammen
A traditional Sámi turf hut on Salen mountain, serving reindeer stew around a fire, with joik singing and talks on reindeer culture.
Mikkelgammen is a traditional Sámi 'gamme' (a half-sunken turf hut) and lavvu tent on Salen mountain, run by a Sámi family. Guests sit around a fire inside, sampling bidos, a traditional Sámi reindeer stew, and drinking coffee. The hosts tell stories of reindeer herding life and sing traditional joik. Hurtigruten often includes it as a shore excursion. Individual visitors generally need to book in advance, with group bookings given priority. It is a few minutes' walk from the summit of Salen by the zigzag path, and it can also be reached by car. On winter nights, waiting for the aurora by the fire is especially atmospheric. Opening hours and prices depend on bookings.
Opening hours
By reservation (mainly for groups and Haidaluode shore excursions)
Nearby sights
- Salen Viewpoint
- Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society
- Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and Nord-Troms
- Hammerfest Church
- Tyven
- Meridian Column
- Fuglenes Peninsula & Lighthouse
- Kvaløya Reindeer Summer Pastures