Samiland
Samiland
3.8
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ScareyPlymouth
Plymouth46 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
The setting for the museum is beautiful with great views from the cafe of the slopes. However, we each paid 14€, with no mention of any complimentary drink, to see something fairly unimpressive. Fine for adults who are happy to read all the info but I thought the figures used on the displays were awful. Reindeer were gorgeous, but the outside area was extremely slippery. It was fairly treacherous getting around. Overall im not sure it pays much of a tribute to the Sami culture.
Written 9 February 2025
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Remy V
Montpellier, France830 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
This museum, which I found a little dated, deserves to be brought up to date.
The potential is there to learn Sami culture but the setting clearly lacks a warmer atmosphere, which is a shame…
The outside walk to see the reindeer is more pleasant!
The potential is there to learn Sami culture but the setting clearly lacks a warmer atmosphere, which is a shame…
The outside walk to see the reindeer is more pleasant!
Written 7 March 2024
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LynnK21
Warwickshire, UK278 contributions
Mar 2020
We were in Levi for a week’s ski holiday but as it was our first time in the Arctic region we wanted to learn about the culture. The museum is at the top of a gondola at zero point or you can walk up to it.
The ticket purchase was a little confusing. We went to the museum and then had to go back up to the cafe to buy the ticket. Exhibits interesting for an adult who is happy to read and look at images. Not sure how kids would find it. Learned about some of the Sami tribes and would have liked to know more about the others. Some artefacts and models in costumes.
You can go outside to feed the reindeer. It wasn’t clear about going outside.. it was very, very slippy and despite having all the gear on we didn’t quite get to the reindeers, let alone the rest of the outside area.
We knew there was a free drink included as we’d read in advance but we had to ask for it when we returned the ticket. It wasn’t offered.
Worth a visit, but don’t expect too much.
The ticket purchase was a little confusing. We went to the museum and then had to go back up to the cafe to buy the ticket. Exhibits interesting for an adult who is happy to read and look at images. Not sure how kids would find it. Learned about some of the Sami tribes and would have liked to know more about the others. Some artefacts and models in costumes.
You can go outside to feed the reindeer. It wasn’t clear about going outside.. it was very, very slippy and despite having all the gear on we didn’t quite get to the reindeers, let alone the rest of the outside area.
We knew there was a free drink included as we’d read in advance but we had to ask for it when we returned the ticket. It wasn’t offered.
Worth a visit, but don’t expect too much.
Written 22 April 2020
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Debbie C
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom20 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
If interests in the history of the area then this is your exhibition and reindeers were really cute especially when you have food to feed them......ideal if want a break from skiing as at the top of the first gondola in Levi centre
Written 13 February 2017
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Sofabear
Thetford, UK11 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
As a former museum and gallery curator I can appreciate a excellent exhibition when I find it. Tickets are to be found upstairs in the gorgeous cafe with a tremendous view over Sirkka. This has many excellent points to start with it is truly multilingual. There are lots of infornation boards with photos of Sami people and Sami cultures. Just the right amount so you are not swamped but leave feeling you know more about it. There are costumed Saami figures going about their daily business and there are buildings inside too to give the visitor a feel of being in one. Add to this a haunting drumbeat which plays in the background and makes you feel like you are in the company of the Sami. Outside around the hill are examples of different Sami houses and storage you can explore lit with gorgeous lighting for the prettiest effects. My boys and I love this museum. We went two years ago when we were last in Levi and on our return we were still were talking about it. Plus you get to feed reindeer lichen and that's probably worth the price itself. Inside the toilets are excellent too and there is an excellent lift for wheelchairs. Also excellent is the free drink included in the price so you can enjoy that awesome view from the cafe. Souvenirs are also to be found at the cafe. I cannot express just how excellent Samiland is and I would strongly recommended you visit.
Written 31 March 2016
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J S
Brussels, Belgium23 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
This is a very nice exhibition on Sami history and culture. It has tons of interesting pictures and does not overburden you with text. If you are interested in the region, make this part of your trip.
Written 2 April 2018
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359colstonhall
Exeter, UK18 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Great place to understand a little of the Sami culture, the inside exhibition explained about the different times of year and gave an insight to the daily routines. The outside exhibition, although at this time of year, January, is covered an about 3 foot of snow! Is worth going round to see the different homes etc.
Written 17 January 2018
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Abigail H
Cannock, UK131 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Offers a great insight to sami history and a chance to feed reindeer's... there is a lot to read so I could see kids getting bored fast indoors as there isn't really anything to interact with. But I have to say the reindeer made it worth it ...a bag of reindeer food is €4. The price includes a hot drink in the cafe which is lovely with a good view and friendly staff.
Written 25 December 2017
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Stewart W
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, UK91 contributions
Dec 2016
Samiland is a short ride up the piste on the gondola from Levi centre. The gondola cost a few euro and is payable in zero point about 1 min walk away. Samiland is 12 euro and less for children ( under 6 go free). It has an indoor area, which is just looking and reading info, kids will be bored easily, but it keeps you warm. Then outside to an area that has reindeer roaming , just behind a fence, You can buy reindeer food. And a real lovely small forget are to walk through. Its very peaceful. and usually only you there!! Just something different for a few hours.
The price includes a free hot drink, which is needed after an hour outside.
While up at the gondola level, you could go visit the Panorama hotel for lunch, this is also very nice. Lovely hotel inside, food very good and something different away from the main Levi centre.
The price includes a free hot drink, which is needed after an hour outside.
While up at the gondola level, you could go visit the Panorama hotel for lunch, this is also very nice. Lovely hotel inside, food very good and something different away from the main Levi centre.
Written 29 November 2017
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JackyHS
Porthleven, UK51 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
Excellent exhibition well worth a visit with loads of information and exhibits to show you the life of the Sami people. Then outside to feed the Reindeer and look at the different types of huts. We found this a very absorbing 2 hours.
Written 6 March 2017
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