An Authentic Heritage Journey & Expedition | Protected Cultural Site
Discover Vilgesvárre, an extraordinary Marka Sámi mountain settlement dating back to 1850. Inhabited for well over a century before being vacated in 1958, this historic site is currently preserved under the Norwegian Cultural Heritage Act (Kulturminneloven). By guiding your guests to this remote alpine sanctuary, you directly support the preservation of indigenous history for future generations.
The Standard Settlement Experience
Surrounded by pristine sub-Arctic nature, the historic estate features beautifully preserved 19th-century cabins, a traditional barn, a residential homestead, and an authentic earthen cellar. These structures stand alongside a large, modern wooden lavvo lodge and traditional seasonal tipis. Guests will engage in curated heritage activities, including:
Traditional Disciplines: Master the ancient arts of Sámi lasso throwing (suohpan), traditional archery, and alpine canoeing.
Sub-Arctic Angling: Experience pristine freshwater fishing in the summer or guided ice fishing during the colder months.
The Wildlife Trail: Explore surrounding migratory paths, offering exceptional photography opportunities for spotting wild reindeer, moose, and soaring sea eagles.
The Ultimate Custom Upgrade: The Vilgesvárre Sámi Expedition
For ultra-premium clients seeking a deep, transformative plunge into Arctic survival, Event-Tyrlig offers a multi-day immersive expedition module. Guests will ascend the mountain on foot, snowshoes, or backcountry skis, adopting the traditional Sámi way of life:
Wilderness Lodging & Gastronomy: Overnight inside an atmospheric lavvo under the Arctic stars. Guests will learn ancestral bushcraft skills, including fire-making, open-flame cooking, and preparing traditional campfire coffee.
Subsistence & Foraging: Learn the mechanics of winter survival, from ice fishing for mountain trout to understanding historical Arctic trapping and tracking methods.
The Jiedihalle Cave Exploration: Trek to the mystical Jiedihalle cave—a magnificent geological formation shaped 10,000 years ago during the last ice age—complemented by historical storytelling and a guided excursion through the reindeer-herding valleys of Skittendalen.
Key Information
- Duration: 6 hours (Standard Day Excursion) | Multi-day itineraries available upon request for the Expedition Tour.
- Capacity: 10 to 45 guests (Excellently suited for premium incentive travel, executive retreats, and bespoke group modules)
- Language: English
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Autumn (Winter expeditions available strictly on request)
- Rates: From NOK 1100 per person (Private charter and customized expedition pricing available upon request)
