The Far North - Norway - page 802

Biepmu Kafeà CAFE
( GOOGLE MAP ; 78 46 61 51; Finlandsveien; mains Nkr130-225; 2-8pm)
This simple cafeteria in the centre of town serves up hearty local dishes and snacks, with
daily specials (starting at Nkr175) including reindeer on Sunday and a Wednesday fish
buffet. There are also other dishes such as shredded reindeer meat. The heavy wooden
benches resemble church pews and it's very much locals only in attendance.
Gammen NORWEGIAN
( GOOGLE MAP ; 78 46 88 60; mains Nkr225-385; 11am-10pm mid-Jun-mid-Aug)
It's very much reindeer or reindeer plus a couple of fish options at this summer-only rustic
complex of four large interconnected Sami huts run by the Rica Hotel. Although it may be
busy with bus-tour groups, it's an atmospheric place to sample traditional Sami dishes
from reindeer stew to fillet of reindeer or simply to drop in for a coffee or beer.
Shopping
Knivsmed Strømeng HANDICRAFTS
( GOOGLE MAP ; 78 46 71 05; Badjenjárga; 9am-4pm Mon-Fri)
This shop calls on five generations of local experience to create original handmade Sami
knives for everything from outdoor to kitchen use. They're real works of art, but stay true
to the Sami need for durability, made with birch-and-brass handles and varying steel qual-
ity. Prices start at Nkr840 for a Sami kid's knife up to Nkr1840 for the real deal.
To get here, turn southwest on Route 92 towards Ivalo at the lower of two main round-
abouts along the E6 in the centre of town. It's on your left after crossing the bridge.
Information
Tourist Office TOURIST INFORMATION
( GOOGLE MAP ; 78 46 88 00; 9am-7pm Jun-mid-Aug, closed rest of year)
The summer-only tourist office is in Sápmi Park, near the junction of the E6 and the Rv92.
It will change money if you're stuck with euros after crossing the border from Finland.