Svinøy is an island off the coast of Norway. Its name translates as ‘Swine Island’ because farmers used it as grazing ground for pigs during the summer months. Norwegian authorities wanted to build a lighthouse there from 1850 but found it difficult to transport materials and build on the island. ...

The designer boutique hotel, Brosundet, sits right on the waters of the harbour town of Ålesund. The interior of Hotel Brosundet was masterfully designed by Snøhetta. The Art Nouveau-style warehouse boasts 47 rooms that are all individually designed. They come with original wooden floors and panels, exposed brick, some of ...

Snowhotels have become a popular destination for many travelers seeking to experience the natural Arctic beauty and a truly rare experience. The Kirkenes Snowhotel has been providing guests a winter wonderland in the northern-most reaches of Norway since 2006. Kirkenes Snowhotel has a variety of rooms to choose from, but ...

Nestled in Norway’s highest mountain range, the enchanting village of Heggenes is perched between two picturesque national parks. At an altitude of 500 meters, you will find the exclusive boutique hotel Herangtunet. This stunning estate seems as if it were taken from the pages of a fairytale. Set amid an ...

This hotel is a Lafta building. Lafta is an ancient way of building houses in Norway. Timber is dried for two years, specially cut and slotted into place like a magnificent jigsaw. Lambs wool is used for insulation. The result is a cozy, environmentally friendly place to stay. And what ...

A Ship in the Ice is just what it sounds like — a frozen ship in Tempel fjord, one surpassing 100 years of age and that has been remade into a very nice accommodation. Sure, they could probably thaw the ship out, but what’s the fun in that? It’s far ...

*Go on a husky safari* Want to do ride a husky sledge across Santa’s snowy homeland? Then you’ll want to check out Engholm’s Husky Lodge in Karasjok in Norway. The project is the brainchild of owner Sven Engholm who has been developing the place since the 1970s. His aim to ...

*Norway’s Highest Tourist Lodge* A joy for the ruddy-cheeked and strong-legged, this unique hotel is actually a cabin 2068m above sea-level and is Norway’s highest tourist lodge with views of the Hurrungane Mountains and ancient glaciers that reflect light from the long-shining summer sun. This remote lodge is only accessible ...

*Farris Bueller’s Day Off* The largest spa in Northern Europe is located on Larvik beach in Norway. Each room is individually designed using the finest locally-sourced rock and wood. The windows and mirrors reflect the stark beauty of the surroundings all around your room. There are conferencing facilities to suit ...

*Old School European Elegance* This Norwegian hotel was opened in 1891 to cater for the crème-de-la-crème of European society. Over the years it hosted Queen Wilhelmina of Holland, Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany, King Oscar II, Queen Maud and King Haakon VII. In 1989 the hotel was restored to its ...

Ålesund is a sea port in Norway and is home to a large concentration of Art Nouveau Architecture – an ostentatious style which utilizes sweeping organic forms and a harmony of shape popular in Europe in the early 20th Century. The town makes for a unique visit. But hang on; ...

*Historic Norwegian Hotel in Bryggen* Situated in an historic trading building – part of the Bryggen world heritage site – the Hanseatiske Hotel is a place where you can step back in time. In its long history the house has been a work place, residence, warehouse and a restaurant. This ...

Alta is the northernmost city in the world that has over 10,000 inhabitants. Its location in a valley along the banks of the river Alta means it is sheltered from the vicissitudes of the climate to the extent that its land does not develop permafrost. It is one of the ...

You are balancing on a mountain bike at the top of slither of rocky trail running steeply down a mountainside. Everything is focused on your next maneuver. Your behind hovers behind the saddle for balance, feet in firm contact with the pedals, white knuckles on the handlebars, you choose your ...

These rooms were specially designed to bring you as close to nature as possible while still shielding you from its cold winds and sharp-toothed citizens. The simple pine and glass constructions are built on metal stilts that can be pulled from the ground leaving no trace of any construction being ...