Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Losby Gods, Northern Norway
Facts in brief
Location Around 20 minutes’ drive to the east from Oslo city centre
Annual opening All year, except 23 December to 31 December
Closest airport Oslo Airport
Distance from airport Around 40 minutes’ drive
Closest railway station Oslo Central Station
Distance from railway station Around a half an hour’s drive
Hotel facilities and services
Restaurant, Banqueting Rooms, Bar and Lounge, Café, Wine Cellar, Wine Tasting, Gym, English Garden, Activities (Golf, Tennis, Hiking, Lake Swimming, Fishing), Bike Rental, Canoe Rental, SUP Board Rental, Winter Amenities (Cross Country Slopes, Sledging, Sleigh Rides).
Complimentary
Wi-Fi Access
Land sports
Golf, Tennis, Hiking, Cycling
Out and about nearby
The beautiful countryside location lends itself to hiking, swimming, fishing, cycling, and canoeing. Situated only 20 minutes away is Norway’s bustling capital, Oslo, with the Royal Palace, the Oslo Cathedral, the Oslo Opera House, the Fram Museum, the National Museum, the National Theatre, the Akershus Fortress, and more. Likewise, just 10 minutes away is Lillestrøm, filled with shops and restaurants.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard room for 5 nights.
From about
£1080
Holiday Code EXH46918
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 Losby Gods, Northern Norway
Losby Gods is an impressive country estate with 70 rooms and a history dating back over 170 years. Nestled within the countryside, surrounded by hills and meadows, its manor house dates back to 1850. Its rooms are simple yet stylish, adorned with light, neutral colours. The Haakon Suite, the only room in the old part of Losby Gods, showcases creamy, mellow tones and lots of sunlight. Guests can head to the restaurant each morning to enjoy the manor breakfast – think fresh bread, eggs, bacon, cold cuts, pastries, and fruit. Likewise, the restaurant serves Nordic food and is divided into four manor-style living rooms, and the wine cellar can be found beneath, in the basement, offering both dinner and wine tastings. The café is open from May to September and serves hot and cold dishes, waffles, and coffee, and The Compagniet Bar & Lounge offers drinks and cocktails, as well as the opportunity to play a game of pool or shuffleboard. Golf lovers will adore the two courses designed by the famous Peter Nordwall – the 18 hole Østmork and the 9 hole Vestmork – and nature lovers will enjoy the chance to hike, swim, and fish in the surrounding area. Likewise, located only 20 minutes away is Norway’s bustling capital, Oslo, ripe for exploration, and just 10 minutes away is Lillestrøm.
Room descriptions
Losby Gods has 70 rooms, including 5 suites. The Haakon Suite is the only room in the old part of the hotel that dates to 1850. Rooms have complimentary Wi-Fi access, television, hairdryer.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard room for 5 nights.
From about
£1080
Holiday Code EXH46918
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 Losby Gods, Northern Norway
The journey and how you get there
For a journey to Losby Gods, we include a scheduled flight with British Airways, Norwegian Air, or SAS to Oslo.
Additional information
Children: A crib can be added to the room for a fee. Children pay a discounted rate.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.Mrs H, Sep 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard room for 5 nights.
From about
£1080
Holiday Code EXH46918
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 Losby Gods, 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.
