Visitors Guide to Responsible Tourism in Sámi Homeland

Knowledge and Skills of Sámi Tourism – Responsible Tourism in Sámi Homeland

It is of great importance for visitors arriving and tourism industry in Sámi Homeland to be aware that they are guests in the area that is rich in culture-bound customs, which must be recognised and respected. The regions, local environment and Sámi culture include various tangible and intangible elements which all bear an impact on how natural resources in the given locality are utilised and, particularly, on the limits and restrictions of such utilisation. Visitors to the area must take into consideration these area-specific and seasonal practices and customs inherent to the culture.

Visitors Guide: Knowledge and Skills of Sámi Tourism – Responsible Tourism in Sámi Homeland (Link opens in new window)

Details guideline of Sämi Tourism: PRINCIPLES FOR RESPONSIBLE AND ETHICALLY SUSTAINABLE SÁMI TOURISM (Link opens in new window)

Cover:  Sunna Kitti /Samediggi Matkailu.