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Malangen Resort

Malangen Resort

°Õ°ù´Ç³¾²õø, Norway

A waterfront lodge looking over Malangenfjord, Malangen Resort transports you to a bona fide corner of Norwegian Arctic wilderness despite being roughly an hour’s drive from °Õ°ù´Ç³¾²õø. Its speciality is northern lights viewing experiences, but there’s a huge range of outdoor activities you can take part in here, in both summer and winter.

On the larger side for a wilderness lodge (there are 86 rooms), Malangen Resort is ideal for families who want lots of options for exploring, and the convenience of a modern resort, with everything you need in one location. Everything is within walking distance, from the restaurant to the fjordside hot tub and glass-fronted sauna. There’s also Camp Nikka — two recreated lavvus (Sámi herdsmen’s tents) where Sámi cultural activities are held.

What particularly stands out for us is that the resort has a roster of self-guided activities, with more unusual options alongside outdoor pursuits. These include a trail around local Sámi rock art, and a birdwatching trail around nearby Kobbenvågen nature reserve. Having your own rental car isn’t essential for visiting the resort in summer, but it does allow you to explore some of these self-guided suggestions more easily.

OUR OPINION:

Easy to reach from °Õ°ù´Ç³¾²õø, Malangen Resort’s fjord-side setting is isolated enough to make you feel like you’ve got away from it all. We’re also impressed with the range of outdoor activities and their family-friendly approach.

OUR RATING: First Class

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Rooms

All rooms at the resort have views over Malangenfjord, and there are several room types. Standard and premium hotel rooms are located in the main resort buildings. Then there are also a range of standalone apartments, sea-view cabins, premium sea-view cabins and premium waterfront cabins, all of which have kitchenettes, seating areas, heating and balconies. Wi-Fi isn’t available in the cabins, and none of the rooms have TVs — the emphasis here is very much on experiencing your surroundings and drinking in those views. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, though self-catering is only possible in apartments and cabins.

Location

Hugging the edge of the rugged Malangen Peninsula, Malangen Resort is an hour to 75 minutes by car or transfer from °Õ°ù´Ç³¾²õø’s international airport. As well as looking out over the fjord it takes its name from, the resort also has views of mountains (snow-drenched in winter) and is surrounded by wild forests.

Food and drink

  • The resort serves an à la carte lunch and dinner with a menu that focuses on North Norwegian cuisine, including fresh seafood from nearby fjords, reindeer meat and lamb.
  • Breakfast also served daily in the resort’s restaurant (though not typically included with your room).
  • All apartments and cabins have self-catering facilities.

Families

  • Sea-view apartments and cabins can accommodate families.
  • Children’s menu.
  • Children’s playground.

Facilities and activities

  • Sauna and outdoor hot tub.
  • Northern lights viewing.
  • Bikes to rent.
  • Dog sledding.
  • Storytelling and handicrafts with a Sami guide.
  • Snowmobiling and snowshoeing.
  • Kayaking and paddleboarding.
  • Shore fishing and salmon river fishing.
  • Self-guided hiking trails.
  • Self-guided birdwatching.
  • Mountain biking and e-biking.

Tour ideas in °Õ°ù´Ç³¾²õø

Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Malangen Resort as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.

Location & places nearby

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    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.

    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.

    • Husky sledding
      Huskies pulling sled through fresh snow

      Husky sledding

      Husky sledding

      Explore the Arctic tundra in the most authentic way — riding a dog sled behind a team of excited huskies. This is a chance to explore a snowy landscape that very few ever get to see.

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