Must-see hotels in Nordland

  • Lofoten Turist og Rorbusenter

    Austvågøy

    Most rorbuer and the sea house are right beside the fjord and offer splendid views, but the whole place is a little rundown. You can rent a motorboat (per…

  • Stø Bobilcamp

    Vesterålen

    Small, waterside Stø Bobilcamp is stark indeed and a windy spot to pitch your tent, but it does run an unpretentious little restaurant, serving primarily…

  • Lundhøgda Camping og Motell

    Arctic Highway

    This complex, 3km west of town, has superb views of the fjord and surrounding peaks. Accommodation is nothing special, but it's all about the location…

  • Hurtigrutens Hus Turistsenter

    Vesterålen

    This friendly extension to the Hurtigruten complex is over the bridge that spans the fjord and has conventional (if somewhat overpriced) cabins and rooms.

  • Sandnessjøen Guesthouse

    Nordland

    This simple guesthouse has rooms with rather dated furnishings but with a price and atmosphere that's a world away from the big hotel chains.

  • Træna Gjestegård

    Nordland

    Rooms are as simple as they come but they're the cheapest in the archipelago and the owners cook up some terrific food for lunch and dinner.

  • Pluscamp Saltstraumen

    Nordland

    A fairly standard rural Norwegian campground sits just north of the visitor centre and short walk uphill from the water's edge.