Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Skarungen, Lofoten, Northern Norway
Facts in brief
Location Ørsvågvær, in the Lofoten archipelago of Northern Norway
Closest airport Svolvær Airport
Distance from airport Around 20 minutes’ drive
Hotel facilities and services
Restaurant, Spa, Thursday Quiz Nights, Activities (RIB Safari, Guided Kayak Tours, Evening Kayak Trip, Traditional Fishing, Luxury Fishing Trip, Sailing Adventure, Islands Yacht Tour, Fishing and Hiking, Trollfjord Cruise, The Arctic Route), Gear Hire.
Chargeable watersports
RIB Safari, Kayaking, Fishing, Sailing
Out and about nearby
Skårungen is located in the picturesque Lofoten archipelago of Northern Norway. This marvellous natural area lends itself to a wealth of outdoor activities, such as fishing, RIB excursions, kayaking, and sailing, which the hotel itself offers. A cruise to the scenic Trollfjord can be booked, as well as a yacht tour to Litlmolla Island.
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
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard Double room for 5 nights for a fly-drive holiday
From about
£1,070
Holiday Code EXH46938
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 Skarungen, Lofoten, Northern Norway
Skårungen is a hotel situated in Ørsvågvær, in the Lofoten archipelago of Northern Norway. There are 16 smartly furnished hotel rooms in the main building, and numerous cabins of differing styles nearby. The picturesque waterfront cabins exude mindful simplicity, whilst the Top Row cabins and Panoramic cabins are playfully, yet stylishly, sophisticated in their architectural design. The restaurant in the main building serves a hearty breakfast buffet, and the Kafe offers and assortment of handmade cakes. Enjoy the soup of the day or other dishes at lunch, and à la carte menu next to the fireplace at dinner, and head to the Gin Bar, serving over 20 types of gin. Indulge in relaxation at the spa, with a Skårungen massage, a dip in the hot tub, or a visit to the sauna, or even take part in one of the weekly yoga classes. There are also numerous outdoor activities to take part in, from RIB safari to traditional fishing to the daily kayak tours.
Room descriptions
Skårungen has 16 hotel room in the main building, and numerous cabins located nearby.
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
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard Double room for 5 nights for a fly-drive holiday
From about
£1,070
Holiday Code EXH46938
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 Skarungen, Lofoten, Northern Norway
The journey and how you get there
For a journey to Skårungen, we would usually include a scheduled flight from London to Bodo (via Oslo), a flight to Svolvær, and a hire car or transfer as we recommend this as part of a touring holiday.
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
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard Double room for 5 nights for a fly-drive holiday
From about
£1,070
Holiday Code EXH46938
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 Skarungen, Lofoten, 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.
