In a way you could describe Geunja as a magical place, 
a Wonderland of the mountains, the grand escape where you lose track of time. 

Sámi life embraces and enriche

Geunja a secluded Sámi Eco Lodge in the heart of Swedish Lapland is probably one of the best kept secret in the Arctic. You will only find your way there by invitation. Having received the Swedish Royal family as guests, the Vinka family welcome guests to eat, sleep and learn about a traditional Sami life close to the Arctic circle.  

All the income from paying guests goes to protect and preserve the Sami buildings and caring efforts for nature and culture.   Welcome to be a part of the Vinka family and a helping hand for nature and culture conservation. For a personal invitation kindly give us a call + 46 (0) 70 - 213 8585 or   + 46 (0) 70 - 602 90 88
Geunja, a place where you’ll truly tap into the nature and the indigenous lifestyle
- without cell phone and other technostress.'

The Sami, the indigenous people of Sápmi — stretching over the northern part of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia. Geunja Sami Ecolodge is situated in Ammarnäs a small Sámi mountain village with less then 80 inhabitants. Ammarnäs is also a gate to Vindelfjällen, one of our largest protected natural areas. Since june 2019 we are also a part of Vindelälven- Juhttátahkka, a biosphere reserve within UNESCO Biosphere Program - Man and the Biosphere. A biosphere reserves are a "learning place" for sustainable development. This is a place where we have lived for centuries and over 35 years invited people to our home.   

For a total experience of Sami culture, good food and warm hospitality in majestic surroundings, Geunja was awarded the “Grand Travel Awards Ecotourism Prize” in 1999 and the WWF’s “Arctic Award” in 2001. Geunja is also approved company in  Nature's Best 2002-2023

Welcome to share our home and traditions. For a personal invitation kindly give us a call + 46 (0) 70 - 213 8585 or   + 46 (0) 70 - 602 90 88

What is ecotourism? ”Ecotourism is responsible travel that helps protect natural environments and supports the well-being of the local population” (Världsnaturfonden-WWF 1994). Nature's Best® is ecotourism in practice for responsible companies working in nature- and cultural tourism as well as for the conscious travelers". 

We have travel guarantee provided by Kammarkollegiet, necessary permits to run the business, liability insurance and an F-tax certificate.  All images on this website are copyrighted. Many thanks to the photographer Jess McGlothlin, Staffan Widstrand, Ola Jennersten,Ted Logardt, Robert Hansson, Maria Broberg, Ulrika Lemmel and guests of Geunja who contributed images to the website.  Please give us feedback!  © 2000 - 2024 by Lappland safari - Geunja Sami Ecolodge in Vindelfjällen Ammarnäs a part of Swedish Lapland in Sápmi.