Finnmark - Norwegian Lapland

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1 Finnmark - Norwegian Lapland Summer is coming to an end, and what a beautiful summer we have had in Finnmark! Nice weather, midnight sun and a lot of happy tourists. Autumn is just around the corner, and we are looking forward to all the beautiful colours in the nature and nice hiking-, fishing- and hunting trips. Did you know that Finnmark is the perfect destination for grouse hunting? Do you have any questions about our area, please feel free to contact us, and we will do our best to help you For those of you in Moskva and St. Petersburg, Finnmark will be presents at the workshops arranged by Innovation Norway in September. We will also be present in Italy, Spain and France at Innovation Norway s workshops in October. We will be pleased to meet you there Hunting/trekking in Finnmark Re-opening of Skaidi Hotel In June Skaidi Hotel re-opened after the hotel has been totally renovated. The hotel has 39 rooms and 2 suites. Some of the rooms have their own sauna. In the restaurant they focus on local food and there is also a cosy lobby bar where it s nice to relax after dinner. Hotel manager, Tove Høpner says the hotel is perfect for recreation. In the hotel they have two swimming pools one indoors, and one outdoor saltwater jacuzzi. There is also a sauna, a gym and a relax area. But it s not just the hotels facilities that invite you to recreate. The hotel is the perfect place to start your fishing trip in the Repparfjord River (salmon), hiking, cross country skiing, down hill skiing or to go on a snow mobile safari. For more information, please contact Skaidi Hotel, ,

2 Skaidi Hotel New accommodation in Alta Viking Šillju is a new type of accommodation in Alta for individuals and small groups. Situated in Rafsbotn close to Alta ski- and alpine centre, 15 minutes from Alta airport. For individuals there are three cabins, each with 2 bedrooms, tiled bathroom, kitchen and living room. For small groups there is a larger cabin with 9 bedrooms, all with their own bathroom. A large kitchen with room for 28 people, two lounges, outdoor Jacuzzi and a sauna. It s also possible to rent your own chef For more information and booking, please contact Via Alta Tours, altatours@viatravel.no Viking Sillju, Photo: Stefan Sanne

3 Storgammen restaurant in Karasjok The sami theme based restaurant Storgammen in Karasjok opened again in June totally renovated. The restaurant has a capacity of 110 persons, everybody sitting around a cosy fireplace. And the food is based on local ingredients such as reindeer and trout/salmon. The restaurant is situated in the sami cultural park Sápmi, and here you can learn more about the sami culture. For more information please contact Rica Hotel Karasjok, , The new Storgammen restaurant in Karasjok The new Rica Hotel Alta The 17 th of September 2007 the Rica Hotel Alta will open its new and totally redecorated hotel. The hotel will have a modern design, with a local expression being expressed through themes such as midnight sun and northern lights. The hotel has 241 rooms and a bed capacity of 500, including 16 suites. New and approved conference facilities up to 700 people. The restaurant facilities are also new, with a small bar serving light dishes and two restaurants with a total capacity of 310 people. For more information and booking, please contact Rica Hotel Alta, , Rica Hotel Alta

4 Winter 2007/8 Take part in the Winter Express Tour a three day excursion exploring Alta, North Cape, Karasjok and Kautokeino. Starts from Alta Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 th of January, and is available for individuals and groups. Other winter activities such as snowmobiling, sami culture, dog sledging, king crab safari, visit at the Alta Igloo Hotel and Kirkenes SnowHotel and a visit to the northern most point in Europe North Cape, are available during the whole winter season. Christmas and New Years There are specially designed Christmas and New Years programmes in Karasjok and Kirkenes. Still places available. You can download the winter activity programmes for 2007/8 here: Winter Express Coach. Photo: Else Lundal What s happening in Finnmark Norwegian Lapland For an updated list of festivals, please visit: One of the most spectacular festivals this autumn is the King Crab Festival in Vadsø October. See, catch and taste the king crab, listen to great music and see the play Snow and Ice a story of the polar heroes Amundsen and Nobile August: Kautokeino, Autumn festival in Kautokeino. easterfestival.org 4 August: Kautokeino, Gwyniad festival, fishing competition with prize money for the most fish, the largest and the smallest fish caught. Boat transport available September: Honningsvåg, North Cape Film Festival 2007, King Crab. Photo: Bjarne Riesto 8-12 November: Vardø, Blues in Winter Darkness.

5 15-17 November: Alta, Bossekop market November: Hammerfest, The Blue Season Festival; Concert and Theatre Festival in the world s northernmost city. Best regards Finnmark Tourist Board Beate Juliussen Marketing Manager Tel: Fax: Mobile: beate@finnmark.org