Two 18th-century buildings with the utmost character offer a divine retreat for fishing and outdoor pursuits in Norway's fjords and western mountains. Here, nature's bounties know no bounds.

Sleek yet homely, this boutique hotel near Ålesund is the epitome of Nordic luxury. Add scenic views and an outdoor jacuzzi, and the equation for a perfect fjord retreat is complete.

Boutique luxury in Svalbard - the untouched wilderness between Norway and the North Pole - sounds improbable, but this remote hotel is the very definition of Arctic comfort.

On the water's edge of fjord town Solvorn, this delightful refuge has been run by the same family for nine generations - with 300 years of charm in reserve

On the southern shoreline of the picturesque Lofoten Islands lies Nusfjord Arctic Resort. Traditional rorbu cabins sit in the heart of an ancient fishing village alongside a local store, spa and restaurants.

Set in former warehouses, this remarkable hotel and its fine dining restaurant pay tribute to art nouveau Ålesund and its fishing heritage. Sleek, comforting and exceptionally Norwegian.

Paying tribute to its storied history, this 19th-century chalet-style hotel rolls out a warm royal welcome that befits its majestic Norwegian fjord surroundings.

At the heart of a ravine in western Norway, staying in one of these unique glass-walled suites will leave you unavoidably at one with nature.

Quintessential log cabins, adventures with a handsome pack of huskies and an arresting Arctic landscape: fantasy becomes reality at this spectacular refuge in Norway's north.

There's more than an air of rustic idyll to this private country homestead - it is a picture perfect haven of traditional values in Norway's western fjord region.