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Manshausen, Steigen
Manshausen, Steigen

Weekend tips in North Norway

North Norway is midnight sun in the summer and northern lights in the winter – a dramatic landscape of fjords, islands, and pointed mountain peaks far above the Arctic Circle. Here you can find everything from designer seaside cabins on remote islands to Arctic spa experiences right in Tromsø.

On this page, we gather tips on hotels, spas, and weekend experiences in North Norway – for those who want to experience the Arctic light, nature, and silence up close.

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September 25, 2026

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Nordland

Manshausen is a former trading post on an island in Nordland, with architect-designed cabins made of wood and glass at the water's edge.

Svolvær

Svinøya Rorbuer is a historic fishing village in Svolvær with restored fisherman's cabins, a restaurant in a pier warehouse from 1828, and a floating sauna.

Ballstad, Lofoten

Hattvika Lodge in Ballstad offers renovated fishermen's cabins and panoramic rooms on the mountainside, the restaurant FANGST, and guided adventures in Lofoten.