Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Farsund Resort, Southern Norway
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location On the waterfront at Bjørnevåg, 15 minutes’ drive from Farsund town centre
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Kristiansand
Distance from airport 1 hour 30 minutes by car
Closest railway station Kristiansand
Distance from railway station 1 hour 15 minutes by car
Hotel facilities and services
Restaurant, bar, lounge, wine cellar, fish preparation facilities and freezer room, 2 saunas including floating sauna, marina and boat rental, kayak and SUP board hire, minigolf, volleyball court, playground, laundry facilities, parking, and terraces.
Complimentary
Wi-Fi, parking
Chargeable watersports
Kayaking, motorboating, fishing, RIB tours, and sea rafting.
Land sports
Volleyball, minigolf, cycling, and hiking.
Out and about nearby
The historic coastal town of Farsund lies just 15 kilometres away, with its Art Nouveau architecture, narrow alleyways, and harbour, along with the pirate-themed Kaperdagene festival held each July. Lista Lighthouse, one of Southern Norway’s most visited attractions, stands 12 kilometres away at the southwestern tip of the mainland, with 134 steps leading to panoramic views and a visitor centre for the surrounding wetlands, home to over 260 bird species during migration season. The long white sand beaches of Lista, including Lomsesanden and Havikstranda, stretch along the coast within 30 minutes’ drive, offering excellent conditions for surfing, kiting, and swimming. The small town of Vanse hosts the American Festival each June, celebrating the area’s unique connection to America with vintage cars, street names, and cultural events. Nearby Lindesnes Lighthouse, Norway’s southernmost point, sits approximately 30 kilometres away, whilst the Hausvik Fort and Lista Bird Observatory provide insights into wartime history and exceptional birdwatching opportunities.
Sports nearby
Surfing, kiting, hiking, cycling, golf, and horse-riding.
We have returned back from our complicated tour of Norway and I just want you to know that everything worked excellently. All the bookings were perfect. Thank you and your staff - impressive.Mr G, June 2025
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Holiday Code EXH49710
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Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Farsund Resort, Southern Norway
The four-star Farsund Resort occupies a picturesque waterfront position at the innermost reaches of Bjørnevåg, where the fjord meets the North Sea archipelago between Lyngdal and Farsund. Opened in 2009, the resort comprises 120 colourful, modern self-contained apartments and houses arranged along the water’s edge, each painted in Scandinavian pastels that echo the traditional coastal architecture of Southern Norway. The accommodation ranges from two-bedroom apartments to spacious four-bedroom houses, with all unit featuring open-plan living areas that overlook the marina and coastline. Guests are free to prepare their own meals using fresh local ingredients and seafood caught on the resort’s own boats. Many of the apartments have their own balconies enjoying direct views across the fjord. The resort’s location on the Lista peninsula provides immediate access to a wealth of coastal activities, from hiring boats to exploring the archipelago’s hidden coves and islands, to fishing in waters rich with cod and mackerel. The floating sauna, a distinctive feature moored at the water’s edge, offers an authentic Norwegian experience where guests can warm themselves in 80-degree temperatures before plunging into the cool waters of the fjord. During summer months, the restaurant serves fresh seafood and local cuisine on its waterside terrace, whilst the bar and lounge provide a relaxed setting for evening gatherings. The grounds provide a range of family-friendly activities, including a minigolf course, volleyball court, and playground, whilst the marine serves as the starting point for kayaking excursions, RIB tours, and boat trips through the scenic waterways. Hiking trails wind through the surrounding landscape, and the resort’s position offers easy access to Lista’s renowned beaches and the dramatic coastal scenery that has made this corner of Norway a destination for those seeking and authentic maritime experience. The resort provides a practical, comfortable base for exploring the distinctive character of Southern Norway, where white wooden houses, fresh sea air, and the ever-present connection to the ocean define the rhythm of coastal life.
Room descriptions
Farsund Resort has 120 self-contained apartments and houses. All have free Wi-Fi, fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, satellite TV, separate seating and dining area, private bathrooms for each bedroom, and private balcony or patio.
We have returned back from our complicated tour of Norway and I just want you to know that everything worked excellently. All the bookings were perfect. Thank you and your staff - impressive.Mr G, June 2025
From about
Holiday Code EXH49710
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 hotel holidays to Farsund Resort, Southern Norway
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Farsund Resort you can fly into Kristiansand and collect a hire car, or catch a train to Kristiansand station and collect a hire car from there. You may wish to visit as part of a self-drive touring holiday of Norway. Alternatively, we can arrange for transfers from the airport or train station.
Additional information
Children: Farsund Resort is ideal for families, with spacious apartments and houses where each bedroom has its own bathroom. The resort offers many activities suitable for young children.
Other information: The restaurant operates seasonally based on occupancy, typically from late June to early August.
We have returned back from our complicated tour of Norway and I just want you to know that everything worked excellently. All the bookings were perfect. Thank you and your staff - impressive.Mr G, June 2025
From about
Holiday Code EXH49710
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 hotel holidays to Farsund Resort, Southern Norway
About Southern Norway
Our Southern Norway area covers the the regions of Telemark, Sorlandet and Stavanger that combine to serve as a transition between Oslo in the east, the rugged North Sea coast and the fjords in the west and combine both the mountain plateau of the Hardangervidda in the north with its rich variety of wildlife including the country’s largest herd of wild reindeer, and the southern coastline of Sorlandet, composed of pretty villages, harbours, quaysides and a haven for fishing and swimming. Between valleys and lakes, the landscape is home to ancient fairy tales and folklore, historic buildings and well-trodden pathways dating back centuries. Kristiansand in the south is an attractive town and former stronghold on the coast, there is a particularly striking stave church at Heddal, dating from the 12th Century, and along the coast are charming towns such as Risor, Grimstad and Mandal, each with clapboard houses, narrow streets and secluded beaches. At Norway’s most southerly point is Lindesnes lighthouse, and where the Skaggerak and the North Sea meet, often with great force. Stavanger itself is a vibrant university town with street art and great food. Two highlights in the Stavanger region are Sola beach and the Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) which towers 604 metres above Lysefjord.
Highlights of Southern Norway – Sorlandet, Stavanger and Telemark
Sola beach near Stavanger is renowned as one of the most beautiful beaches in Norway with five kilometres of sand and coastline for hiking. It's also good for kiters and surfers on windy days. The Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) towers 604 metres about the Lysefjord and the trek to the rock is one of Norway's most famous mountain hikes (guided hikes also possible). Sandnes has the Kjeragbolten and the Dalsnuten mountain. Lunar landscapes of the Magma UNESCO Global Geopark. Islands of Finnoy, Rennesoy and Kvitsoy. Architectural gems of Arendal, Grimstad, Lillesand and Mandal. Small fishing villages such as Ny-Hellesund. Car-free outport of Lyngor that spans over several small islands all reached by ferry. Lindesnes lighthouse. Horizontal potholes at Brufjell created during the Ice Age. White beaches of Lista. The Telemark Canal.
Cultural highlights of Southern Norway – Sorlandet, Stavanger and Telemark
Stavanger art museum. Stavanger cathedral and the Fargegaten (the street of colours). Artisands in Risor. Flekkefjord with its street art painted on to the traditional white wooden houses. Coolart street art project in Kristiansand has converted the city into a giant outdoor gallery. Lista museum in Vanse. Knut Hamsun house in Grimstad with exhibition in summer. Maritime museum in Grimstad. Gimmle Gard manor house at Kristiansand.
Festivals of Southern Norway – Sorlandet, Stavanger and Telemark
Music festivals in Kristiansand in July, Winter festival in Arendal in February, Film festival in Grimstad in June, Salmon festival at Flekkefjord in July, Wooden boat festival in Risor in August, Farsund folk festival in August.
Gastronomy of Southern Norway – Sorlandet, Stavanger and Telemark
The food of southern Norway features both seafood and produce from the local farms. Artisan sausages and breads. Fish and chips. Flavoured marzipan sold in chunks. Under, an underwater restaurant, 5.5 metres below sea level with views into the ocean. Traditional farm restaurant Boen Gard. Arendal is home to a variety of restaurants, many specialising in seafood, and with outdoor summer seating.
