The Historical
We are proud to be part of De Historiske, a network that unites unique accommodations with deep Norwegian culture. Here, we offer nature and cultural experiences with a local focus, where you can have genuine encounters with both people and nature.
Our surrounding area serves as the arena for experiences, and we serve locally sourced and organic food whenever possible. Join us on a journey through history, where sustainability is at the forefront!
Ecotourism
We are certified by Ecotourism Norway. This means we provide nature and culture-based experiences with a local flavour which offer authentic encounters with the nature and people. We are very proud of this. We arrange activities in the local area and to the extent possible serve local and organic food.
Eco-Lighthouse
We are proud to be certified by Miljøfyrtårnet, which confirms our commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. With this certification, we systematically work to reduce our climate footprint and take responsibility for the environment.
We offer nature and cultural experiences with a local focus, prioritizing locally sourced and organic food whenever possible. Our surrounding area serves as the arena for experiences, where genuine encounters with people and nature take center stage.
Join us on a journey where sustainability and care for the environment are at the heart of what we do!
Hanen
Trine Lyrek
Owner and guide
Over the past ten years, Trine has taken more than 5000 guests on adventures. Few know the dogs, trails, and stories better than her. At the same time, she is still brimming with ideas for new trips and exciting experiences for both two- and four-legged companions. Trine has the overview of most things and is involved in most of what happens on the farm.
Johnny Trasti
Owner and head-chef
Trasti is the brain, hand, and heart behind most of the taste experiences at Trasti & Trine. Over 30 years in the kitchen have given him an abundance of experience, knowledge, and instinct. Nevertheless, he is still on an eternal quest for the perfect meal with the best ingredients and the most unique flavors.
Hanna Lyrek
Guide
Born in 1999, Hanna has been mushing dogs for over 20 years already, starting when she was just two years old. Dog sledding is her great passion, and she manages the kennel with immense love for all our four-legged friends. Hanna is the only one who has competed in all three categories of the Finnmarksløpet, winning two of them. In 2022, she was named Rookie of the Year in the Iditarod, the world's longest sled dog race. Perhaps she'll be your guide on your trip!
Jan-Vidar Eriksen
Office
Our office guy, Jan-Vidar is an Alta native and holds a degree from the University in the Northern Lights city of Alta. If you send us an email, you'll get in touch with him. Jan-Vidar takes care of all the technical challenges, providing reassurance.
Vemund Mortensen
Chef
Another Alta native who was once our apprentice, Vemund helped shape our kitchen into what it is today. He has also pursued a sommelier education. Vemund is there wherever he's needed and oversees everything happening in the kitchen and wine cellar. If you need a special bottle of wine, he's the person to ask.
Simen Tangstad
Chef
Simen is a true Alta native. He's tried to move away a few times but keeps coming back, much to our delight. He's our master chef, responsible for our menus. He assembles the best ingredients and brings out the finest flavors. You might not see him, but the tastes he and the other chefs conjures are worth experiencing.
Erik Birkeland
Chef
Another former apprentice of ours, we like to keep the best ones for ourselves. Erik is our master baker, with a deep love for bread dough and teaching. He loves to share his knowledge and has great patience. If you're attending a cooking class, you might meet him.
Ebbe Winstrup Pedersen
Guide and maintenance
He's the one who speaks a bit unclear Norwegian, but that's not surprising since he's Danish but has lived in Alta for many years. Ebbe commutes between Alta and Alaska, and he can handle anything that needs to be built or repaired. He works as a guide in the winter and maintenance guy year-round. He has many stories about hunting and fishing, which you'll likely hear if he becomes your guide on the dog sledding tour.
Our yard
In the early days, there were two houses and two dog yards situated close together in a pine forest. It was peaceful and idyllic. But we had an idea and a dream. We wanted to create something more. We visualised a vibrant yard full of activity year-round; a place for big and small adventures, joy of life and mastering. That place has become a reality! The team at Trasti & Trine live here together with 60 Alaskan huskies, some hens, a cat and not least many nice guests. The dog yard where everything started remains the starting point for action-packed activities all year round. Our guests can stay in Hytta (our cabin) or Gjestehuset (our lodge), while our restaurant serves local and organic food of outstanding quality.
But we do more than serve great food. We want to share our enthusiasm for good produce and the North Norwegian kitchen with our guests. Consequently, we have an indoor course kitchen, nature’s kitchen outside and our own bakery. We also have autumn and spring markets and a café open during the summer.
But when evening falls and the daytime adventure nears its end, we are still surrounded by silence and pine forest. This is a great place to be for animals and people, young and old. Welcome to our home!
The bakery
Early risers may notice the smoke rising from one of the smallest buildings in the yard. This means that Trasti is up early and has fired up the stone oven in the bakery. How about a whole grain sourdough bread, a crispy croissant or perhaps a loaf of bread with birch sap or juniper berries? Everything is organic and straight from the oven. The bakery shop is open a couple of times a week. Follow us on Facebook (Trasti & Trine AS) for news and opening times.
Outdoor café and market
Head to Trasti & Trine for your weekend café visit!? Our outdoor café is open every weekend throughout the summer. You can enjoy lunch and delicious cakes from our bakery. Naturally, everything is completely fresh and most is organic and locally produced. You can enjoy your cup of coffee by the fireplace or perhaps in the Gamma if the Finnmark summer is too cool for your liking. Visit our kennel if you wish, or take a closer look at our garden. Welcome!
In 2017 our outdoor café is open every second Saturday and Sunday (even numbered weeks) from 12.00 to 17.00 (12 noon to 5pm).
The dogs
Around 60 Alaskan huskies live here. They are divided among two dog yards, where every dog has its own kennel with its name on it. Living and working so closely with so many animals is a privilege and a big responsibility. Our dog enclosures are clean and tidy, the dogs thrive and everyone who works with the dogs knows what they are doing.
There are no compromises when working with animals. In addition to tourism, we are also an active racing kennel. As well as local races, we always have one or more dog teams in the annual Finnmarksløpet sled dog race. In 2019 eight of our dogs finished in third place at the national championships with Hanna as musher. In 2022 Hanna and 16 dogs travelled across to Alaska and ran the worlds longest sleddog race – the Iditarod – finishing 19th and became “Rookie of the year”. In other words, our dogs are top-class athletes, which demands the right amount of training, rest and food – and last but not least – love & petting. If there is one thing the dogs look forward to when we have guests, it’s all the petting and attention they receive.
Accompanied by one of us who work here, you are always welcome to enter the dog enclosure and greet the dogs of your choice. In summer, we also have puppies who rarely say no to some extra attention.
