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The name Jokkmokk is Sami for the words "river" and "bend", since the town is situated close to a bend in the nearby river. Jokkmokk is known for its Sami market held the first weekend every February. This market has been held for more than 400 years.

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Upcoming Tour
A cultural journey to the Sámi winter market in Jokkmokk - 8 days https://www.facebook.com/events/1067403669947066/1081978861822880/

Since year 1605, the Sámi winter market, i.e. "Jokkmokks Marknad", takes place in continuum. Goods on sale have partly changed, but the encounters with people and the atmosphere are still the same. Visitors are from the Sápmi region itself and from afar, and even this time you can be there, together with KULTURHUS BERLIN! In addition to the market, exhibitions and galleries display high-quality crafts and art, and fashion shows feature modern Sámi design. Lectures, socio-political events, concerts and numerous cultural sessions with joik do contribute to making the winter market a great experience in the Sámi world! In recent years, "Jokkmokks Marknad" has more and more developed into a big Sámi social, politic al and cultural event.

Our guide is employee at the non-profit organisation KULTURHUS BERLIN; he is deeply rooted in Sápmi, in Sámi families and reindeer husbandry, and will accompany you on your way into the unique culture of the Sámi people and the winter wonderland north of the Arctic Circle.

Upon arrival to Kiruna, you will spend the first night at our "Reindeer Lodge" in the forest with the reindeer as neighbours. The next day you will see the famous Icehotel and the old church of Jukkasjärvi. In our Sámi open air museum you will learn a lot about the Sámi people’s history and their current way of life. Then, you will be taken by minibus through wintery Lapland until you reach Jokkmokk municipality. You will stay in comfortable cabins (shower, toilet, some with sauna, in-floor heating, fireplace, living room, TV, modern and fully equipped kitchen, dining area) just a bit outside Jokkmokk, beautifully located and adjacent to a settlers’ homestead (a family business run by the fifth generation) in the middle of the snowbound taiga. From here you will take a dogsled excursion into the primeval forests close to the mountains; spend an afternoon with a Sámi host by the campfire, and go on a snowmobile tour to explore the barren mountain region. You will also have time to enjoy the winter nature in peace and quiet just for yourself, for example by cross-country skiing or taking a walk, and of course by comfortably relaxing by the fireplace or in the sauna.

From the gastronomic point of view the program is accompanied by high-quality local cuisine: moose, reindeer, salmon, lake trout, and white fish - everything from the pure Nordic nature in the surroundings – prepared in a sophisticated way by our hostess, who has a reputation as a first-rate cook and who continuously attends training at a starred chef. For vegetarians the nature of the north provides allium and bulb vegetables, mushrooms and many other traditional ingredients. With a bit of luck you will have the opportunity of seeing the Aurora Borealis, i.e. the northern lights! Your knowledgeable tour guide from KULTURHUS BERLIN will accompany you and show you the contemporary Sámi culture and winter in Sápmi.

TOUR DATES: 31 January - 7 February 2016. START: Kiruna Airport/ train station/ tourist office or hotel in Kiruna 31 January 2016. Access to cabin from 14:00. END: 13:00 at Kiruna Airport/ train station or hotel in Kiruna 7 February 2016. NOT INCLUDED: Travel insurance, international and domestic fare, alcoholic beverages. SUPPLEMENTS Single room upon request. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: • Consistent and knowledgeable German-, Swedish- and English- speaking tour guide from Kiruna to Kiruna (from first to last day of travel) • 1x overnight stay / breakfast in cabins in Jukkasjärvi with shower and toilet / sauna separately (here possibly up to 3 or 4 people per cabin), direct encounter with the reindeer <span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• 6x overnight stay / breakfast at quality comfort hut hotel Årrenjarka near Kvikkjokk, accommodation in cabins, each with two rooms for double occupancy; each cabin with bathroom / WC <span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• 4x packed lunch <span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• 5x high-quality local dinner (alternatively vegetarian diet) in Jukkasjärvi and in cottage village Årrenjarka (allergies, vegetarian, vegan diet, and other special requirements need to be specified at time of booking) <span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• Tours and transfers as per itinerary with minibus - also from the cottage hotel to Jokkmokk winter market and back <span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• Dog sled safari <span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• Sámi stories by the campfire <span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• Snowmobile safari (minimum age 16; driving license required) with entrance to the church, thermal overall, boots, gloves and hat for loan <span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• Visit of Jokkmokk winter market on three days <span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• Visit of the church and Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi <span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• Detailed travel documents <span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• Detailed program available upon request at: h.gruda@kulturhusberlin.deor info@nutti.se <span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">GROUP SIZE: Minimum 2, maximum 2 x eight people.

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