Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus

Finland

Reindeer farm Petri Mattus is located in the village of Menesjärvi in between Lemmenjoki National Park and Hammastunturi wilderness area.

The journey starts at the reindeer farm, at the herder´s home. You will be stuffed into the sledge where you will travel comfortably pulled by a snowmobile. The reindeer are free in the forest and once you get there, You may help your host to feed the reindeer or just enjoy the closeness of the animals. During the trip you may sit by the open fire, fresh coffee brewed traditionally on an open fire and chat about reindeer herding, sámi culture and the northern lifestyle. The feeding station offers an excellent opportunity to both observe and photograph the reindeer in a natural environment. These docile creatures behave calmly and some may even venture close enough to be hand fed. Both showing complete trust in each other.

Contact

Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
email
petri.mattus(at)gmail.com
address
Kittiläntie 3070 B, 99870 Inari
phone
+358 (0)400 193 950