Luxury bepoke hotel holidays to the Nusfjord Arctic Resort, Lofoten Islands, Norway
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4 star equivalent
Location In the fishing village of Nusfjord
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Narvik-Evenes or Svolvaer
Distance from airport Narvik-Evenes about 5 hours, Svolvaer about 2 hours
Closest railway station Narvik
Distance from railway station About 5 hours
Hotel facilities and services
Two restaurants, café, outdoor spa area with wood-fired hot tub, sauna and outdoor shower, Wi-fi, guided tours and excursions arranged, art gallery, parking.
Complimentary
Wi-Fi
Out and about nearby
Excursions to this furthest end of the Lofoten islands can include a trip to the village of Reine and the last village in the islands called Å. There is a beach nearby at Ramberg. There are plenty of activities from sea-fishing to RIB safaris and guided mountain hikes.
Sports nearby
Sea-fishing, kayaking, RIB-trips and safaris, hiking and guided mountain tours, stand-up paddleboards.
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 Harbour standard cabin S for 5 nights
From about
£2,180
Holiday Code EXH46612
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 bepoke hotel holidays to the Nusfjord Arctic Resort, Lofoten Islands, Norway
Nusfjord Arctic Resort is a unique destination composed of authentic fishermen’s cabins and houses in the traditional fishing village of Nusfjord in the south-west of the Lofoten islands. Nusfjord has been a fishing centre for centuries, and settlement here dates back to 425 BC, and would be home to the fishermen that came each season for the cod fishing. Today there are about only nineteen people who call Nusfjord their permanent home. The cabins and buildings of the village date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Nusfjord was one of three nominated locations in Norway for UNESCO’s 1975 traditional architecture preservation pilots. Today, the philosophy of the destination remains one of sustainability whilst sharing the environment with visitors. The resort is open all year round. In summer experience the Midnight Sun and in winter the Northern Lights. In the summer months we include a hire-car for you but in winter we recommend that the hotel organises to collect you from Svolvaer. There are twenty-three cabins that used to accommodate the fishmen and they are located in the village and on the harbourside, on wooden stilts. The exteriors of the cabins have retained their original timber walls whilst the interiors are fitted out with modern comforts and have a contemporary design that is nevertheless in keeping with the traditional style. The resort offers a choice of dining with the Restaurant Karoline, where the buffet breakfast is served as well as a fine, regional dining experience with local ingredients such as smoked salmon, Lofoten lamb, blue mussels and the famous local stockfish. For a more casual affair, there is the Oriana Tavern where Italian pizza is served. Gather here for an ‘aftersea’ experience in the candlelit cave or enjoy an aperitif soaking in the atmosphere of what used to be the food and whisky store. At the back of the old general store and the hotel reception, and right above the water’s edge, is the Landhandleriet Café. Sit here and relax with a view of the mountains and the harbour and enjoy a light meal, perhaps fish soup or stockfish. Nusfjord is not just an insight into a traditional and ancient way of life in the Arctic Lofoten Islands but it is also an excellent base for hiking, kayaking and paddle-boarding. There are also fishing trips and RIB excursions available. Combine with a stay in Svolvaer to really experience the Lofoten Islands in depth.
Room descriptions
Nusfjord Arctic Resort has 23 rorbue (cabins) of varying sizes. The ‘harbour’ cabins are located around the wharf. The village cabins are close to the harbour but are a good way to experience village life in Nusfjord. The bay cabins are sheltered between sea and mountains and a short distance to the start of nature walks. For 2024 the resort is launching three new accommodation units: a private cabin on its own island, the house of Dahl and glamping Nusfjord.
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 Harbour standard cabin S for 5 nights
From about
£2,180
Holiday Code EXH46612
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 bepoke hotel holidays to the Nusfjord Arctic Resort, Lofoten Islands, Norway
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to the Nusfjord Arctic Resort you can fly to Svolvaer airport via Oslo and Bodø and then we recommend hiring a car to make the most of your stay in the Lofoten Islands. The hotel is just under two hours’ drive from the airport. There are more flights from Oslo to Evenes-Narvik-Harstad airport but you need to allow about five hours for the drive. We recommend stopping in Oslo and/or Svolvaer en route.
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 Harbour standard cabin S for 5 nights
From about
£2,180
Holiday Code EXH46612
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 bepoke hotel holidays to the Nusfjord Arctic Resort, Lofoten Islands, 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.
