Sámi Parliament Building
Sámediggi
The seat of Norway's Sámi Parliament, this timber building completed in 2000 takes its inspiration from the Sámi tent, and a free guided tour explains Sámi self-government.
The Sámi Parliament is the elected representative body of the Sámi people in Norway, established in 1989. King Harald V inaugurated the new building in 2000. Designed by architects Stein Halvorsen and Christian Sundby, the building is made of larch timber and glass, and its assembly hall takes its shape from the traditional Sámi tent, the lavvu. Inside are a large Sámi library and a collection of Sámi art. The guided tour lasts about 45 minutes and covers the Sámi language, reindeer herding rights and the system of self-government. It is free. In summer (June–August) tours run several times a day. In other seasons there is usually only one tour in the early afternoon on weekdays, so check the official website for times. The building stands on a hill west of the town centre, about a 10-minute walk from the centre.
Opening hours
Daily guided tours in summer; in other seasons usually one afternoon tour on weekdays
Nearby sights
- Karasjok Old Church
- Sápmi Park
- Sámi Center for Contemporary Art
- Karasjohka River
- Sámi Collections (Sámiid Vuorká-Dávvirat)
- Engholm's Husky
- Anárjohka National Park