Right now I assumed it might be enjoyable to provide you with the final word Norway dream listing: the perfect of the perfect lodges in Norway.
I’ve stayed at a bunch of those, whereas others are nonetheless on my bucket listing. After which a few these stays are so unique that I severely doubt I’ll ever expertise them myself. However possibly you’ll?
Plenty of these are fairly expensive (although some are surprisingly inexpensive!), so my suggestion can be to take a look at your Norway itinerary (you will discover all my Norway itineraries right here) and see in case you can swing staying at one or just a few of those to essentially make your Norway journey particular.
When you’re visiting Norway on a decent finances, take a look at my Norway finances lodging information.
And if you need extra in depth Norway recommendation, I’ve additionally gathered all my greatest ideas for planning an unbelievable journey by means of each Southern and Northern Norway in two 95-page ebooks that cowl all the pieces you’ll have to know to plan a Norway journey that you’ll love. You possibly can buy my Norway journey guides right here.
The Grand Lodge in Oslo
Whereas I used to be rising up my household had a print in our rest room of Henrik Ibsen on the Grand Café. Ibsen was a every day common on the Grand Lodge’s café for a few years, and if it’s ok for Norway’s well-known playwright, I think about it’s ok for all of us.
Opened in 1874, The Grand Lodge is Oslo’s most well-known and prestigious lodge, so in case you’re seeking to immerse your self within the metropolis’s historical past, that is the lodge for you. Examine present charges and availability right here
Camillas Hus in Oslo
Camillas Hus was in-built 1845 as a part of the palace architect Linstow’s plan for the realm proper across the Royal place. And one of many home’s earliest tenants was Camilla Collett, a well-known Norwegian novelist and girls’s rights activist.
I’ve written about my keep at Camillas Hus right here. This place retains so completely with its interval theme with out sacrificing any luxurious. It’s form of like sleeping on a film set!
It’s actually probably the most distinctive luxurious lodge I’ve stayed at in Oslo and I might say it’s definitely worth the cash only for how instantly it immerses you in Norwegian historical past and tradition. Examine present charges and availability right here
Åsbygda Igloo close to Oslo
Some of the particular locations to remain close to Oslo is the spectacular Åsbygda Igloo, which is about an hour’s drive from the town. And you may also take the bus right here in case you’re not renting a automotive.
When you’re solely in Oslo for a short while, that is the proper fast nature escape after exploring Norway’s capital. Examine present charges and availability right here
Dalen Lodge in Telemark
My mom grew up in Telemark, and really my grandparents constructed Bø Lodge, which isn’t fairly epic sufficient for this listing, however nonetheless actually beautiful! As an alternative once I sat all the way down to compile this listing the primary lodge that got here to thoughts was Telemark’s well-known Dalen Lodge. It seems to be like an fairytale citadel and is a well-liked place for weddings and occasions.
In truth the Dalen Lodge was as soon as common amongst European royalty, and it’s now among the best preserved lodges of its dimension from the 1800s. It’s a bit off the crushed path, in a extremely fairly valley good for a quiet escape. Examine present charges and availability right here
Utne Lodge on Hardangerfjord
Hardangerfjord is considered one of my favourite Norwegian fjords, and the Utne Lodge is true on the sting of the fjord. The Utne Lodge dates again to 1722 and is ideal for anybody who enjoys distinctive, historic lodging. Examine present charges and availability right here
Det Hanseatiske Lodge in Bergen
Det Hanseatiske Lodge is housed in a sixteenth century constructing in Bryggen, most likely probably the most stunning a part of Bergen. I like all of the little particulars right here, just like the bookshelves, art work, leather-based couches, and deep bathtubs.
I stayed right here earlier than I moved to Bergen and instantly fell in love. Staying here’s a actual cultural expertise and a beautiful solution to get to know extra about Norway. It’s additionally proper downtown, so that you’ll be close to all the principle sights. Examine present charges and availability right here
Fretheim Lodge in Flåm
Whereas I don’t essentially advocate staying in Flåm because it will get loopy touristy in the summertime, if you need the comfort of staying on the town (particularly in case you don’t have a automotive) the Fretheim Lodge is the nicest lodge on the town.
The Fretheim Lodge is true subsequent to the Customer’s Middle, and the lodge itself is a fantastically embellished, refurbished 1800s manor home, with luxurious rooms all with mountain or fjord views.
The railway station and ferry port are each a simple 5-minute stroll from the lodge, so it truly is handy. Simply you should definitely guide your keep as quickly as attainable – Fretheim Lodge often books up for the summer season months prematurely. Examine present charges and availability right here
Kviknes Lodge in Balestrand
This grand 18th century lodge in Balestrand is true on the water, with each a contemporary wing and a historic wing full of artwork and antiques. The views from right here out over Sognefjord are breathtaking and right here you’ll get pleasure from considered one of your greatest breakfasts in Norway.
The most effective a part of Kviknes Lodge is unquestionably its gorgeous location. Balestrand can be a beautiful place to cease on a street journey from Bergen by means of the Norwegian fjords. Click on right here for present charges and availability
Lodge Union Øye
The Lodge Union Øye lies within the coronary heart of Norway’s magnificent Sunnmøre Alps, in addition to on the finish of Norangsfjord, a department of Hjørundfjord, which many Norwegians contemplate to be Norway’s most stunning fjord – and I agree!
I’ve written extra about Hjørundfjord right here. And you’ll learn extra about my keep on the Lodge Union Øye right here.
In-built 1891, the Lodge Union Øye grew to become a favourite getaway for well-known writers, artists, and even royals. And now the rooms have been named for his or her famend company. Staying right here felt nearly like spending an evening in a museum, however in a great way! Examine present charges and availability right here.
Lodge Union Geiranger
I’ve stayed at a few lodges in Geiranger, and the Lodge Union Geiranger was positively my favourite. And Princess Märtha-Louise of Norway simply acquired married right here in August!
Overlooking Geiranger Fjord, it is a spa lodge with indoor and out of doors swimming swimming pools, a sauna and scorching tub – and naturally plenty of stunning views. Examine present charges and availability right here
Hjelle Lodge
The Hjelle Lodge is one other historic Norwegian lodge, in-built 1896, however probably the most unbelievable a part of staying right here is the placement, proper on the turquoise Oppstrynsvatnet lake.
There’s even a white sand seaside! I additionally love that it’s far sufficient from Geirangerfjord to be away from the vacationers crowds, however shut sufficient for simple entry. Examine present charges and availability right here.
Walaker Lodge
This ninth technology family-run lodge is definitely Norway’s oldest lodge, courting all the way in which again to 1640! The lodge retains true to its historic roots with vintage furnishings and old-world decor, whereas additionally sustaining trendy comforts with luxurious beds and pristine bogs.
It’s positioned within the quiet village of Svolvorn, and only a minute stroll from the seaside. It’s additionally price eating in on the Walaker Lodge, as their 4-course Norwegian dinners overlooking Lustrafjord are actually an expertise!
The lodge can be close by the twelfth century Urnes Stave Church and Jostedalsbreen Glacier. Click on right here to examine present charges and availability
Fjærland Fjordstove Lodge
This outdated family-run lodge dates again to the Nineteen Thirties and it simply oozes character, whereas additionally sustaining a formidable degree of luxurious. The lodge is true on the fjord, and from the scrumptious Norwegian meals served within the restaurant to the outdated vintage Norwegian furnishings, staying right here is the proper solution to expertise Norway. It even has a personal seaside!
I stayed right here with my American mates Sher and Sam they usually had been blown away by the views.
Whereas this maybe won’t be supreme for folks searching for a contemporary luxurious lodge (the rooms are tiny) if you wish to expertise extra of Norwegian tradition the Fjærland Fjordstue Lodge couldn’t be extra good. Click on right here to examine present charges and availability
The Mirror On Grautaneset close to Kristiansund
The mirror on Grautaneset, close to Kristiansund is a spectacular mirrored cabin with views out three partitions. It additionally has a scorching tub and appears like probably the most particular place to remain in case you’re ever close to Kristiansund.
Kristiansund additionally occurs to be close to Norway’s most well-known street: Atlantic Ocean Highway. Examine present charges and availability right here
Britannia Lodge in Trondheim
First opened in 1870, over time the Britannia Lodge has hosted many notable company together with royals from Norway, the UK, and the US (Beyoncé and Jay-Z, after all).
In 2019 the lodge accomplished a large renovation, and the within now’s severely spectacular. Examine my keep on the Britannia Lodge right here.
Oh and the breakfast right here is superb. Plus the breakfast room is beautiful! And it’s truly surprisingly inexpensive contemplating how excessive finish the lodge is. Examine present charges and availability right here
Trollheimen Treetop Cabin & Dome close to Trondheim
Additionally a 1.5 hour drive from Trondheim, the Trollheimen Treetop Cabin is beautiful and it has a transparent dome on high with a mattress so that you get to remain in a treehouse AND dome! This is among the coolest locations to remain in Norway, and the Trollheimen mountain space is gorgeous. Examine current charges and availability at Trollheimen Treetop Cabin & Dome right here.
Lovund Lodge
I lived in Helgeland for practically two years and traveled lots across the area throughout that point, and my favourite lodge was positively Lovund Lodge on the magical little island of Lovund.
In truth I liked it a lot I stayed twice! Examine my keep at Lovund Lodge right here.
Lovund Lodge is true on the water, which suggests it not solely has views over Lovund, but in addition views out throughout the water to the neighboring islands. I’d advocate a keep right here for the views alone, however Lovund lodge additionally has among the best eating places in Helgeland, so in case you’re a foodie it’s best to positively attempt to go to. Examine present charges and availability right here.
The Arctic Hideaway
photograph by Pasi Aalto
The Arctic Hideaway is so artsy and hip I’m not even totally positive what it’s. The Hideaway consists of a sequence of homes on a small island in an archipelago south of Bodø, used for each artists in residence and company. All of it seems to be very fascinating and I simply learn that they permit canines, so possibly I should go to sometime. Examine present charges and availability right here
Nusfjord Arctic Resort in Lofoten
Lofoten has so many unbelievable locations to remain, however the very high of the listing must be Nusfjord Arctic Resort.
Nusfjord is among the cutest villages within the Lofoten Islands (examine my go to to Nusfjord right here). The Nusfjord Arctic Resort has fantastically designed cabins proper on the water, and an out of doors spa constructed with a wood bathtub, sauna and pure out of doors bathe. Examine present charges and availability right here
Arctic Dome in Lofoten
Ramberg Seashore is considered one of my favourite spots in Lofoten, so I used to be so excited after they put up some glamping domes right here! These Arctic Domes would possibly simply have the perfect view in all of Norway. Examine present charges and availability at Ramberg Glamping right here
Wolf Lodge
Wolf Lodge is positioned in the wolf enclosure of Polar Park, the northernmost animal park on the planet, the place you possibly can casually watch wolves come proper as much as your window.
If that appears like one thing you’d prefer to expertise don’t get too excited, this keep is so unique that the web site even actively discourages folks from inquiring concerning the value, explaining {that a} keep right here is “one of the unique, extremely coveted experiences in the entire Nordic area, and is priced accordingly.
There may be solely availability for round 15 stays annually.” However if you’re mega-rich positively inquire, as a result of a keep right here sounds very cool.
Norwegian Wild in Senja
The lighthouse at Norwegian Wild on Senja is definitely considered one of my favourite stays in Norway – I like it a lot I stayed there twice. Learn extra about planning a Senja journey right here.
Norwegian Wild is a giant property on the seaside with plenty of completely different lodging choices, together with year-round tenting and little cabins, however if you need a particular expertise, positively guide the lighthouse or their glass entrance cabins.
The interiors are fantastically designed with plenty of cute Norwegian touches, they usually’re proper on the water for unbelievable northern lights (or midnight solar) views. Examine present charges and availability right here
The Edge Tromsø
Tromsø has so many fantastic lodges (I stayed on the Thon Lodge Polar and liked it), however everybody I’ve requested in Tromsø appears to agree that the nicest lodge on the town is the Clarion Lodge The Edge.
Whereas I used to be residing in Tromsø my dad and mom stayed at a number of lodges on their visits and The Edge was their favourite! The Edge is true on the water and is house to Tromsø’s solely skybar. Examine present charges and availability right here
Skulsfjorden Dome
Only a thirty minute drive from downtown Tromsø, the Skulsfjord Dome is on the island of Kvaløya, which is related to Tromsø by bridge. That is the place many northern lights excursions take guests, because the skies are darker right here, away from the sunshine air pollution of the town.
And Skulsfjorden occurs to be considered one of my favourite locations on Kvaløya – it’s wonderful for northern lights viewing within the winter and I like mountain climbing right here with my canine in the summertime. Examine present charges and availability on the Skulsfjorden Dome right here.
Sommarøy Arctic Lodge
About an hour’s drive from Tromsø, the island of Sommarøy is considered one of my favourite nature getaways right here. The views are gorgeous, and the water is so turquoise you’d nearly suppose you had been within the tropics.
I stayed on the Sommarøy Arctic Lodge when my buddy Samantha visited, they usually even permit canines! We stayed in considered one of their normal (canine pleasant) rooms, however in case you aren’t touring with a canine there are many different nice choices as properly. The three-bedroom homes proper on the water look unbelievable.
The lodge has a sauna full with a walkway proper into the ocean so you possibly can take some icy dips, and there’s additionally a jacuzzi to hire. The restaurant can be improbable, with stunning views out over the water. Examine present charges and availability right here
Sorrisniva Igloo Lodge in Alta
Sorrisniva Igloo Lodge is constructed totally of snow and ice (rebuilt in the beginning of every winter season) and options stunning ice sculptures.
And don’t fear, they supply tremendous heat sleeping baggage and reindeer skins to maintain you heat contained in the igloo at night time. Examine present charges and availability right here
Aurora Canvas Dome in Alta
The Aurora Canvas Dome at Glød Explorer is probably the most luxurious Arctic Dome I’ve stayed in – there’s an connected rest room they usually wake you within the morning with a espresso supply and new fireplace in your private wood-burning oven.
You possibly can learn extra about my keep on the Arctic Dome in Alta right here. Examine present charges and availability right here
Turf Home & Arctic Dome in Kokelv
I suppose you realize by now that I actually love Arctic Domes, particularly for a northern lights journey, and the Arctic Dome in Kokelv is probably the most spectacular I’ve stayed in. Examine my keep right here.
The placement on the high of a hillside gives unbelievable, unobstructed views. And your reserving truly additionally features a conventional Sami model turf home on the backside of the hill, full with a kitchen and bathe, for many who don’t truly wish to sleep within the Dome. Examine present charges and availability right here
Wild Caribou Dome in Lakselv
Lakselv is a 2.5 hour drive from Alta, they usually even have their very own airport (although flights listed below are sometimes costlier than flights into Alta). Right here you possibly can keep on the Wild Caribou Arctic Dome, which is completely positioned for watching the northern lights! Examine present charges and availability on the Wild Caribou Dome right here
Kirkenes Snow Lodge
Kirkenes additionally has an igloo lodge made from snow and ice that you would be able to in a single day in. Plus additionally they provide cosy little cabins with large home windows dealing with north, so you will have the choice to go to the ice lodge throughout the day however sleep in a heat cabin as a substitute. Examine my keep on the SnowHotel right here.
They’ve a crew of huskies and reindeer on website, they usually arrange king crab fishing excursions, husky sledding, and northern lights chasing excursions. I stayed right here on a solo journey and severely had the perfect time – there’s a lot to do and the workers are extremely pleasant, so I by no means felt bizarre about being there alone. Examine present charges and availability right here.
Mary-Ann’s Polarrigg
Svalbard is house to the northernmost completely inhabited spots on the planet (apart from just a few analysis bases), with pristine glaciers and Arctic wildlife together with polar bears, walruses, humpback whales, orcas, and even narwhals!
Mary-Ann’s Polarrigg is in a former miners barracks which has now been remodeled right into a lodge full of quirky objects, together with a crimson miners bus which now gives a smoking shelter and a polar bear sporting boxing gloves.
As Svalbard was once house primarily to coal miners, I’d say that is probably the most Svalbard place you possibly can keep in Longyearbyen. Plus once I stayed there the breakfast buffet served native specialties like whale and seal meat. Examine my keep at Mary-Ann’s right here. Examine present charges and availability at Mary-Ann’s right here
Isfjord Radio Journey Lodge
If you’d like an much more excessive Svalbard expertise, the Isfjord Radio Journey Lodge is a distant outpost with no street connection. Throughout winter you possibly can arrive right here by dogsled or snowmobile, and in summer season by boat.
The radio station was in-built 1933 however the inside has been renovated into a contemporary lodge, and you may go on all kinds of guided adventures throughout your keep right here. I’m positively including it to my bucket listing! Examine present charges and availability right here
