practical info

The festival is outdoors and we encourage you to bring clothes for all kinds of weather. Note that there are no hotels in the area. We are pleased to offer free accommodation on our tentcamps. No need to book in advance.

TentCamps: 

We have a festival camp (18 years+) and a familiy camp. Our familiy camp is great for families or people looking for a quieter atmosphere. The campground is a short walk from the festival grounds. 

• Bring your own tent.
• There are toilets and water on both campsites.
• Camping is free on our campsites!
• Bonfires are allowed on all camps - please follow provided fire instructions.
• Quiet in the family camp at 23:00. Partying is not allowed in the family camp
• It is not allowed to bring animals / pets to the festival area or the festivalcamp. Pets are allowed at the family camp.
• Show consideration for your camp neighbors and the rest of Manndalen: aggregate / large music systems at the festival camp are NOT allowed. Violations of this regulation may lead to expulsion from the festival.
• More practical info HERE

Vans/caravan: 

• Limited parking for caravans at our festivalparking. No pre-booking. Price: 600 NOK. Electricity is not included. 
• Free parking at the family camp.
• There is no electricity available, water and toilets available. 
• Løkvollstranda camping (tel. +47 46781933) offers caravan parking with electricity and a service house. 

Indoor accommodation near the festival area: 

• Løkvollstranda camping ( Manndalen, 5 min by car) 
• Birtavarre camping (15 min by car).
• Lyngen lodge ( 45 min by car) 
• Olderelv camping Skibotn ( 30 min by car)
• Håkons gjestehus Olderdalen( 30 min by car)

Some parts of the program requires that you register in advance to ensure entrance/seating. Participation is included in the festival ticket.

Riddu Nuorat og Mánáidfestivála require that you register in advance. 

We open for registration Spring 2024. 

The rest of the program, including Yurt concerts, tea-ceremonies, film and seminars does not require ticket reservations. Seats here are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. 

The basement of the Center for Northern Peoples offer modest shower facilities.

• Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-21:00.
• Sunday: 10:00-14:00. 
• Shower ticket: 20,- (cash or Vipps). Volunteers shower for free.

Only those with a festival bracelet can access the festival area. The bracelet is personal, and is obtained by purchase of daily tickets or festival tickets. 

• The festival area after midnight: 15 years of age
• Háše duohken bar: 18 years of age
• Festival Camp: 18-years of age  
• Family camp: no age limit

We prefer that you use your card to make payments. We also accept Vipps and cash. 

It is not allowed to bring animals / pets to the festivalarea or the festivalcamp. Pets are allowed at the family camp. But remember to pay attention to other guests at the family camp and we assume that your animal have good welfare even if you are participating at the festivalarea. 

We recommend you to not drink water from the river. It can be polluted. We have several water stations at the festival area, bring your own bottle and fill it up with fresh and free water!