Luxury bespoke holidays to the Senja Fjordhotell, Stonglandseidet, Norway
Facts in brief
Official star rating 3
Location On the waterfront within Frovågen Bay.
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Bardufoss
Distance from airport Around 1 hour and 30 minutes from Bardufoss
Hotel facilities and services
Restaurant, parking, Wi-Fi, kayak and hiking tours can be arranged, fishing trips and husky tours can be arranged, wood heated Sauna for 2, Jacuzzi for 2, Snowshoes and poles available for rental.
Complimentary
Wi-Fi
Out and about nearby
Despite it being the second largest island in Norway, Senja is a lot quieter than most other destinations, giving you chance to truly appreciate the scenery and tranquillity of this beautiful area. The Senja National Tourist Route will take you along the island’s rugged outer coastline, whilst other areas of interest include the Bergsbotn viewing platform which offers an outlook onto the town of Bergsfjord and the surrounding peaks. Hiking is a popular activity here, with the most popular route being Segla. The beaches are also well-worth a visit, in particular Ersfjord Beach, a white-sand beach in the town of Ersfjord. Senja is known for its fishing villages, the most active of which is Husøy. This town sits on an island in the middle of the Øyfjord and is worth visiting for the views en route alone.
Sports nearby
Hiking, kayaking, biking.
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 5 nights
From about
£2,180 1 Jan-31 May, 1 Sep-31 Dec
£2,460 1 June-31 Aug
Holiday Code EXH46345
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 holidays to the Senja Fjordhotell, Stonglandseidet, Norway
The Senja Fjordhotell is a family-run hotel with just 17 rooms, nestled in the sheltered bay of Frovåg on Southern Senja. A new property, the hotel was opened in 2018 and completed in August 2020. The simplistic exterior is typical of Scandinavian architecture, set against the backdrop of beautiful scenery. This charming minimalistic atmosphere is continued into the lobby and the rooms, which feature modern amenities alongside wooden furnishings. Large windows provide stunning views of the fjord and the mountains from all rooms. The hotel’s restaurant serves dishes crafted from authentic local ingredients, perfect for sampling a taste of the region. The hotel also offers a wide variety of activities to make the most of your time here: the authentic sauna pairs perfectly with a refreshing attempt at ice bathing, and kayaking and hiking can be arranged through the hotel. For the more adventurous guests, husky sledding and hiking are popular activities, and during the winter months you may want to finish your day with a hunt for the iconic Northern Lights. This is an extremely peaceful hotel which uses its excellent location and wide range of facilities to enthral its guests.
Room descriptions
The Senja Fjordhotell has 17 rooms with bath or shower and wc, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, TV, fridge and kettle.
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 5 nights
From about
£2,180 1 Jan-31 May, 1 Sep-31 Dec
£2,460 1 June-31 Aug
Holiday Code EXH46345
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 holidays to the Senja Fjordhotell, Stonglandseidet, Norway
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to the Senja Fjordhotell at Stonglandseidet you fly via Oslo to Bardufoss which is about 1hr 35 minutes by car. We include a hire-car for your use for your stay here to give you maximum independence.
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 5 nights
From about
£2,180 1 Jan-31 May, 1 Sep-31 Dec
£2,460 1 June-31 Aug
Holiday Code EXH46345
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 holidays to the Senja Fjordhotell, Stonglandseidet, 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.
