Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Hamn i Senja, Northern Norway
Facts in brief
Location Hamn, on the west coast of Senja
Closest airport Tromsø Airport
Distance from airport Around 3 hours’ drive away.
Hotel facilities and services
Restaurant, Outdoor Hot Tub and Sauna, Bike Rental, Activities (Northern Lights Snowshoeing, Northern Light Viewing by the Lighthouse, Daytime Snowshoeing, Wildlife and Fjord Boat Safari, Body Rafting, Fishing Trips, Kayaking in Bergsfjorden, Hiking Tours, Guided Bike Tours, Beer Tasting, Ski Tours).
Chargeable watersports
Fishing, Kayaking, Body Rafting
Land sports
Hiking, Snowshoeing
Out and about nearby
This hotel is an ideal base for exploring the local area. Guests can visit the nearby Lighthouse in Hamn to enjoy hot drinks and the Northern Lights, or put on a pair of snowshoes and tour the nearby mountains. Likewise, in the beautiful Bergsfjord, visitors can enjoy a boat safari, take a dip in the hot tub, or go kayaking.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Suite with 1 Bedroom for 5 nights
From about
Holiday Code EXH46805
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Hamn i Senja, Northern Norway
On the site of what was historically a fishing station, Hamn i Senja is a resort with 19 rooms located on the island of Senja, in Northern Norway. The location allows the opportunity to view the Northern Lights between September and April, and the midnight sun during the summer. Most rooms offer stunning views, and many have verandas. The Storbrygga Eatery serves traditional and local cuisine and, in the summer, guests can head out onto the quay itself to eat. A main attraction of the hotel, other than its stylish and refined beauty, is its location and activities. Take a hike or a walk along the mountains or head to the lighthouse to enjoy some hot drinks. Likewise, hop on a boat for a fjord safari, admiring the seals and sea eagles, go kayaking or fishing, or body raft in an Arctic stream. For those seeking both warmth and relaxation, whilst still enjoying the outside, head to the outdoor hot tub and sauna nearby.
Room descriptions
Hamn i Senja has 19 rooms. Room have Wi-Fi, television, hairdryer.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Suite with 1 Bedroom for 5 nights
From about
Holiday Code EXH46805
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Hamn i Senja, Northern Norway
The journey and how you get there
For a journey to Hamn i Senja, we include a scheduled flight with Norwegian Air or SAS to Tromsø (via Oslo).
Additional information
Children: Children up to the age of 2 stay for free on existing beds.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Suite with 1 Bedroom for 5 nights
From about
Holiday Code EXH46805
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Hamn i Senja, Northern Norway
About Northern Norway
This northernmost region of the country, with the large part of it sitting within the Arctic Circle, is one that conjures up much of the magic for the visitor to Norway. This is the land of snow and ice, endless tundra, red-painted houses of fishing villages, the land of the midnight sun and the eerily mystical Northern Lights. Perched on the coast near Narvik are the idyllic Lofoten Islands, with craggy peaks, inlets and fjords, fishing villages and farms. Svolvaer is the gateway to the Lofoten Islands and from here you can visit the charming villages of Reine, Stramsund, Ballstad and Nusfjord. The main town of the region is Tromsø, situated about 186 miles inside the Arctic Circle and the place from where Amundsen started his polar expedition. The town is a popular place for viewing the Northern Lights. Other places you might visit depending on how you travel through this region are Mo I Rana, Bodø and Narvik. From Narvik you can take the train to Kiruna in Sweden and on to Stockholm (by sleeper train).
Highlights of Northern Norway
Places of interest include the Lofoten Aquarium, the Lofotr Vikingmuseum, farm visits and visits to meet the locals. You can experience the Midnight Sun in summer and undertake many activities such as climbing, hiking, sailing, kayaking, sea safaris to visit Trollfjord and watch for sea eagles, fishing trips. There are scenic routes around the Lofoten Island affording ample photo opportunities and the chance to see striking artwork set amongst the natural landscape and near the viewing points. There are several art galleries on the Lofoten Islands displaying not only paintings and prints, but also glasswork and Lofoten woollen goods. From Bodø there are numerous hiking trails near the hotel, with the hotel recommending the Ramnfloget, Keiservarden, Ørnkloa, Bestefarvarden, and Finnkonnakken. There are also RIB excursions available nearby, and the area is home to the famous Saltstraumen maelstrom. Bodø is a short distance away, with restaurants, bars, shops, and museums, such as the Norwegian Aviation Museum. Mjelle Beach is further up the coast, known for its red sand, infused with garnet. Tromsø recommended highlights: Arctic Cathedral, Storsteinen mountain ledge, Polar Museum, Tromsø Museum, dolphin safaris, fjord cruises, Northern Light searches.
Cultural highlights of Northern Norway
Tromsø is home to a number of museums including the Polar Museum and the Tromsø museum. Svolvaer has its own local history museum and on Lofoten there is a Viking long house and museum. Near Bodø is the Kjerringoy trading post and the Bunkermuseum. Northern Norway is home to the Sami people and you can experience the Sami culture in a number of locations: reindeer herding, joik (Sami folk music), silver working, Sami clothing and ceramics.
Festivals of Northern Norway
Northern Lights festival in Tromsø held at the end of January, the Arctic Arts Festival in Harstad during the summer solstice in June and the Lofoten International Art Festival, which takes place alternate years and features contemporary art. Tromsø holds a jazz festival in the summer.
Gastronomy of Northern Norway
Stockfish is one of the signature dishes (dried cod served with carrots, bacon and scrambled eggs). All manner of fish and seafood: halibut, cod, herring, haddock, mussels, prawns and lobsters. Skrei is the wandering Atlantic cod, and one of the most protected and sustainable fish stocks in the world. Seaweed is harvested in the Lofoten islands and King crab is a delicacy in the region. Herring is served in a variety of ways: fresh, smoked, salted and pickled. Reindeer is a delicacy in northern Norway and is often roasted or cooked in stews. Lamb are reared locally on the Lofoten islands and on the Lyngen peninsula. Cloudberries are picked to make jam and desserts. The Mack brewery is based in Tromsø and produces popular local beers.
