Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Fru Haugans Hotel, Northern Norway
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location At the end of Sjøgata, on the banks of the Vefsna river in central Mosjøen.
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Mosjøen
Distance from airport 10 minutes by car
Closest railway station Mosjøen
Distance from railway station 5 minutes by car
Hotel facilities and services
Restaurant Ellen, Restaurant Hagestuen, Fruen Bar, Hjørnet Bar, hotel museum, outdoor terrace, hotel gardens with guest harbour, fitness centre, bicycle rental, laundry service, afternoon tea service, live music at weekends.
Complimentary
Wi-Fi, parking
Chargeable watersports
River kayaking and rafting
Land sports
Cycling, via ferrata climbing, zip-lining, and snowmobile and dog-sledding in winter.
Out and about nearby
The historic Sjøgata street, with its 19th century wooden buildings and colourful facades, lies at the heart of Mosjøen and features galleries, cafes, and the Vesfn Museum housed in the yellow Jacobsenbrygga wharf building. The impressive Helgelandstrappa, a stone stairway of 4,175 steps built by Nepali sherpas, climbs the 814m Øyfjellet mountain and offers panoramic views across Mosjøen, the Vefsnfjord, and surrounding peaks. Just 30km south, the dramatic Lakforsen waterfall on the Vefsna river provides spectacular natural scenery, whilst the Seven Sisters mountain range near Sandnessjøen, approximately 150km north, presents challenging hiking across seven distinctive peaks rising over 1,000m. The Svartisen glacier, Norway’s second-largest ice mass, can be reach within comfortable driving distance for guided glacier walks. Dolstad Church, a striking red octagonal wooden church from 1735, stands as one of the region’s architectural gems, whilst the award-winning Mosjøen Town Park offers peaceful riverside walks.
Sports nearby
Golf, fishing, glacier walks, and hiking.
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 EXH46949
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Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Fru Haugans Hotel, Northern Norway
Fru Haugans Hotel has welcomed guests since 1794, when skipper Erik Sjursen received royal consent to operate a trading post and guesthouse on the banks of the Vesfna river. The now four-star hotel takes its name from Ellen Haugan, who acquired the property in 1885 and built a reputation for hospitality and fine dining that continues today under the stewardship of the fifth generation of the same family. The waterfront location at the end of Sjøgata places guests within the historic heart of Mosjøen, where 19th century wooden buildings line the street and the character of this old coastal town remains well preserved. The hotel comprises 129 rooms across the original timber buildings and a modern wing. Many rooms have views across the Vefsna river to the Øyfjellet mountain, whilst others overlook the hotel’s gardens and guest harbour. The original sections retain timber walls and period features. Guests can relax in one of the comfortable lounges to enjoy afternoon tea, or stroll down through the gardens to the riverbank and outdoor seating that takes full advantage of the long summer evenings. Restaurant Ellen lies in the oldest part of the hotel. The menu draws on the finest ingredients from Northern Norway, combining local produce with influences from international cuisine in what the hotel describes as Arctic Fusion. Restaurant Hagestuen serves both Norwegian comfort food and European dishes in a banquet hall. Fuen Bar, with its timber walls, creates an atmospheric setting for evening drinks and live music at the weekends. The newest addition, Hjørnet Bar, opens onto a terrace with views across the river and Øyfjellet mountain. Mrs Haugan’s famous caramel pudding remains on the menu year-round, honouring the hotel’s traditions. The guest harbour welcome visitors arriving by boat, and the hotel serves as a scenic and authentic base for discovering the Helgeland region, from the dramatic Seven Sisters mountains to the Svartisen glacier. Mosjøen’s position on the railway line and main north-south routes makes the hotel accessible for those travelling through Helgeland, whether heading north towards the Arctic Circle or south to Trondheim.
Room descriptions
The Fru Haugans Hotel has 129 rooms. All have free Wi-Fi, private bathroom with shower, desk, television, telephone, iron, hairdryer, and mini-fridge.
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 EXH46949
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 Fru Haugans Hotel, Northern Norway
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Fru Haugans Hotel, you can fly to Mosjøen Kjærstad Airport, located 10 minutes from the hotel, with connections to Oslo, Trondheim, and Bodø. Alternatively, fly to Bodø and collect a hire car for the scenic three-hour drive south along the coast. The hotel is also accessible by train, with Mosjøen Railway Station a 15-minute walk from the property, served by regular services on the Nordland Line between Trondheim and Bodø. For those touring Norway by car, Mosjøen lies on the E6 highway and can be reached via the scenic Coastal Route (Highway 17). We can arrange transfers from the airport or railway station to the hotel, although a car is useful for exploring the Helgeland region’s attractions.
Additional information
Children: The Fru Haugans Hotel welcomes families and offers family rooms suitable for children. Additional beds can also be provided in most room categories.
Other information: The hotel accepts pets in designated rooms for an additional charge.
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 EXH46949
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 Fru Haugans Hotel, Northern 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.
