Storforsheia
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 luxury Sami hut or in a cabin, motorhome, caravan, or tent. Storli Camping and Aernie are located along the E6, a 20-minute drive north of Mo i Rana.
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.
Hearty dining at Aernie’s
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 luxury Sámi hut
Enjoy a night you will remember in one of two Sámi luxury 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.
Stay overnight in a luxury Sámi hut
Enjoy a night you will remember in one of two Sámi luxury 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.
Source: Visit Helgeland