LYNGEN LODGE

Just inside the Arctic Circle, the surreal landscape around Lyngen Lodge evokes a sense of adventure unlike that of any other. In summer, the Lyngen Alps offer sea safaris and midnight sun for more than two months, as thousands of birds migrate overhead and waterfalls lend their beauty to breathtaking photography. In winter, dog sledding, the Northern Lights and skiing from Arctic heights down to the sea become reality. The hotel’s boat, the Spirit of Lyngen, can be taken for whale watching, deep sea fishing, star gazing or simply an unforgettable lunch. For so remote a region, the opportunities are spectacularly varied. Beneath its grassy roof, the pine log lodge houses only eight compact bedrooms, a lounge with panoramic views and a roaring log fire, and an open plan kitchen that serves local finds – like fish, lamb or reindeer – as guests come together after a day’s thrilling escapades.