At Aernie, you can indulge in culinary and cultural experiences based on the history and traditions of the Southern Sami people. You can stay overnight in a Sami hut or in a cabin, motorhome, caravan, or tent. Aernie is located at Storli camping along the E6, a 20-minute drive north of Mo i Rana.

Kaja-Regine Bientie / Aernie
Open gallery

Aernie combines South Sámi culture with traditional food from the Rana area. Visitors can enjoy stories about Sámi history, culture, and ways of life together with family or friends. You may even take part in preparing your own lunch over an open fire or spend the night in a luxury Sámi hut.

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Hearty dining at Aernie’s

Suovas servert på salat med samisk brød og dressing ved siden av Anne Berit Sætermo/Aernie

At Aernie, guests can enjoy traditional Sámi dishes, homemade cakes, and local food from the Rana area, such as rengakaka. Everything is freshly made from scratch. A popular choice is suovas, served with salad and freshly baked Sámi bread.

The Sámi experience

Aernie means “hearth” and holds a central place in Sámi culture. Here, guests can learn more about South Sámi culture through personal storytelling and by taking part in preparing food over an open fire.

Stay overnight in a Sámi hut

Enjoy a night you will remember in one of two Sámi låavthgåetie — traditional turf huts used by Sámi families for shelter and gathering.

The huts are quietly located in the forest by the Ranelva river. They are furnished with two or three beds, a seating area, a fridge, and a kettle. Bed linen and towels are included, and breakfast can be ordered. Showers and toilets are available in the service building. Outside, there is a cosy area with a fireplace and chairs covered with reindeer skins.

Let the calm settle in as you listen to the crackling fire, birdsong in the trees, and the sound of the river. A place to stay for the night — an experience to remember for a lifetime.

In addition, guests can book South Sámi legends told at bedtime by their own storyteller, Toamma. He retells the remarkable stories he heard from his grandfather as a child, taking you back to a time when nature, spirits, and heroes were part of everyday life. These stories have been passed down through generations by oral tradition, often shared around the fire in the evenings.

Storli Camping

The campsite offers three cabins for overnight stays. Each cabin has two beds, a fridge, and a kettle. There are also pitches with electricity for caravans and motorhomes, as well as tent spaces. The service building has recently been renovated and includes showers, toilets, and a kitchen.

About the hosts

At Aernie, guests meet the hosts Toamma Bientie and Anne Berit Sætermo.

Toamma grew up in a South Sámi reindeer-herding family with a strong cultural identity. His mother was a skilled craftsperson, and his grandfather an exceptional storyteller. This cultural heritage is something Toamma carries with him and shares through farm-based tourism at Storli.

Anne Berit represents the local farming culture, passed down through her family on the farm for over 200 years. Her grandmother, in particular, has been an important inspiration and mentor, especially in traditional skills such as weaving and baking.

Both hosts are trained educators and are deeply committed to knowledge-based storytelling and cultural interpretation.

Contact

Phone: +47 906 18 921
post@aernie.no
Facebook: AernieOpplevelser
Instagram: @aernieopplevelser/
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Aernie is located on the E6 20 minutes drive north of Mo i Rana. Signposted exit to Storli Camping.

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Aernie or Storli Camping, which is the old name, is a great starting point for nature experiences. It is a short way to the Arctic Circle and Saltfjellet, Grønligrotta, Setergrotta and Svartisen.

ut.no has many nice marked routes in the mountains

Thank you for respecting the local communities, and for helping us preserve the natural beauty of Helgeland!

Please:

  • Strive to leave no trace of your visit. Bring back all your rubbish, including used toilet paper, and discard it in the nearest rubbish bin.
  • Plan your toilet visits and use the opportunity when you pass a toilet. In the wilderness, make sure you are not a nuisance to others.
  • Respect the local wildlife. Keep a good distance from wildlife, livestock and birds. Keep your dog leashed.
  • Respect private property. Keep a respectful distance from houses and cabins.
  • Show good boating sense. Keep a good distance from shore and drive at a low speed, especially when you are close to anyone or anything on the water, including birds or animals. Avoid loud and disturbing engine noise. Be aware that some islands and nature reserves are important nesting sites, and that going ashore is prohibited during the nesting season.
  • Follow the Norwegian Mountain Code (Fjellvettreglene). Plan your excursion according to the weather forecast, your skills and experience.
  • Join a guided excursion or consider hiring an experienced guide, especially when you don’t have sufficient experience or knowledge to guarantee a safe trip.

Welcome to Mo i Rana

The town of Mo i Rana lies very near the Arctic Circle and Saltfjellet-Svartisen National park, and is the largest town in the Helgeland region.

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