A waterfront lodge looking over Malangenfjord, Malangen Resort transports you to a bona fide corner of Norwegian Arctic wilderness despite being roughly an hour鈥檚 drive from 罢谤辞尘蝉酶. Its speciality is northern lights viewing experiences, but there鈥檚 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鈥檚 also Camp Nikka 鈥� two recreated lavvus (S谩mi herdsmen鈥檚 tents) where S谩mi 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 S谩mi rock art, and a birdwatching trail around nearby Kobbenv氓gen nature reserve. Having your own rental car isn鈥檛 essential for visiting the resort in summer, but it does allow you to explore some of these self-guided suggestions more easily.
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Easy to reach from 罢谤辞尘蝉酶, Malangen Resort鈥檚 fjord-side setting is isolated enough to make you feel like you鈥檝e got away from it all. We鈥檙e also impressed with the range of outdoor activities and their family-friendly approach.
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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鈥檛 available in the cabins, and none of the rooms have TVs 鈥� 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 罢谤辞尘蝉酶鈥檚 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 罢谤辞尘蝉酶
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.
Alternative places to stay nearby
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.
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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.
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Husky sledding
Husky sledding
Explore the Arctic tundra in the most authentic way 鈥� 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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罢谤辞尘蝉酶 and nearby places
- Northern Norway 71 miles away
- The Lofoten Islands 148 miles away
- 脜濒别蝉耻苍诲 591 miles away
- Oslo 692 miles away
- Bergen 731 miles away
- The Norwegian fjords 747 miles away
- Stavanger 814 miles away