About this tour
A 2.5-hour family farm visit in Norway's Mathisdalen valley combining a horse-drawn sleigh ride through snow-covered mountains with time at a working farm and a traditional Sami tent meal. You'll meet the Fjord horse breed, interact with year-round outdoor sheep, and taste local cured meats and home-baked cinnamon rolls. Groups stay small—maximum 14 people—and private transport is included, making it straightforward logistics for families with young children.
Highlights
- Horse-drawn sleigh ride through snow-clad Mathisdalen valley
- Meet Fjord horses—the breed featured in Disney's Frozen
- Visit working farm with year-round outdoor sheep
- Meal in traditional Sami lavvo tent with local cured meats
- Home-baked cinnamon rolls and spring water included
- Private transport to and from the farm
- Groups capped at 14 people maximum
- Suitable for all fitness levels and ages
What to expect
You'll be picked up by private transport and driven to Omdal farm in Mathisdalen. On arrival, you'll board a horse-drawn sleigh pulled by Fjord horses, riding through the snowy valley and mountain landscape for the main outdoor portion. Back at the farm, you'll have time to meet the animals—sheep that graze outdoors year-round and spend summers alongside reindeer in the mountains.
You'll then move into a traditional Sami lavvo tent where a local snacks meal is served: a plate of cured meats, freshly baked cinnamon rolls made to a family recipe, and local spring water. The experience wraps with transport back to your starting point. Infants can sit on laps or travel in a pram; service animals are welcome.
What travellers say
- Gentle sleigh ride accessible to young children and mixed fitness
- Authentic Sami tent setting and locally made food
- Small groups create a personal, less-crowded atmosphere
- Working farm visit teaches kids about year-round animal husbandry
- Private transport removes logistical hassle for families
- Dependent on winter snow and cold—not year-round reliable
- Limited details on group amenities or indoor facilities
- Cinnamon rolls may not cater to dietary restrictions or allergies
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits families wanting an accessible introduction to Arctic farm life and Sami culture without technical difficulty or long hikes. The sleigh ride is gentle—no extreme fitness needed. Winter conditions are core to the experience, so expect cold and snow; dress warmly. The lavvo meal happens indoors in a tent structure, so you won't be exposed to elements during that portion. Group size maxes at 14, reducing crowds but meaning you won't have the farm entirely to yourselves. Infants travel free on laps; no separate child pricing is flagged. Private transport is included. Peak season will be winter months when snow is reliable; confirm availability before booking.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.