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Sorrisniva in Norway, located just outside Alta in the country’s northernmost region, has long been known as Norway’s premier igloo hotel and wilderness lodge. However, recent developments have transformed Sorrisniva into one of Norway’s most captivating year-round destinations. From late May until August, visitors to the lodge can experience the “midnight sun,” where the light never fades from the sky. During this time, guests can enjoy activities such as hiking, horseback riding, crab-fishing, riverboats, and helicopter tours. Despite its remote location, Sorrisniva boasts exceptional culinary offerings, with renowned chefs serving high-quality ingredients and beautifully presented dishes.
In Oslo, August is the month for festivals, particularly focusing on music. Oya festival showcases rock, pop, and electronica, while Oslo Jazz features a lineup of jazz musicians. Sommerro, a historic bathing house and hotel, has become one of Oslo’s most stylish accommodations. The same team behind Sommerro has now opened Villa Inkognito, an elegant 11-suite private villa located next door. Guests at Villa Inkognito have access to Sommerro’s amenities, including public baths, a rooftop pool, a restored theater, and various restaurants.
Aurora Estate, located in Finnish Lapland, offers visitors the chance to experience the midnight sun and enjoy luxurious accommodations. The estate features a fine-dining restaurant overseen by a renowned Finnish culinary star, Sirly Ylläsjärvi. The rooms at Aurora Estate are cozy and comfortable, with warm timber furnishings and spacious beds. Guests can also relax in the 100-year-old sauna and Jacuzzi house or explore the surrounding lakeside meadow and woodland.
Bornholm, an island in the Baltic Sea, is a popular summer destination in Denmark. It offers a blend of history, natural beauty, craft traditions, and sophisticated dining options. Nordlandet, located on the northern tip of the island, offers modernist rooms with stunning sea views. The restaurant at Nordlandet is a must-visit, and guests can enjoy drinks at the alfresco cocktail venue, Underbar.
For food enthusiasts and thrill-seekers, a new collaboration between adventure experts Pelorus, Norwegian travel company 62°Nord, and culinary experience makers SKANDL offers a unique opportunity. “A Taste for Adventure” is a minimum three-day (ideally five-day) itinerary that combines explorations of Norway’s fjordlands with masterclasses in fishing, foraging, and open-fire cooking led by Michelin-starred chefs. Guests will stay at either Hotel Union Øye or the Storfjord Hotel, both operated by 62°Nord, and participate in daily excursions by foot, boat, and the occasional helicopter.
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