By Ashley Gibbins on Tuesday, 27 December 2022
Category: Europe

Hattvika Lodge, Vestvågøya

Hattvika Lodge is located in Ballstad on the small island of Vestvågøya in Norway's Lofoten archipelago.

It offers accommodation in restored fishermen's cottages overlooking the harbour, together with newly-built, freestanding hotel rooms set on the hillside with mountains behind.

Privately-owned by the same family for six generations, Hattvika Lodge combines the authenticity of life in Ballstad, a picturesque fishing village just above the Arctic Circle, with comfort and stylish design.

The recent restoration and refurbishment of 13 original fishermen's huts dating back to the 1880s, has resulted in luxury one, two, three and four-bedroom cabins.

Modern upgrades include bathrooms with under floor heating, fully-equipped kitchens, and contemporary artwork linked with traditional features such as wood cladding from the original150-year-old buildings.

Guided activities include sea kayaking, hiking, trail running, mountain biking and stand-up paddle boarding.

There is ski touring in the winter and photography tours taking in the spectacular landscape and the magical Northern Lights between September and April.

Fishing trips, boat rentals, surfing, diving and RIB tours are also available.

The newly-opened bistro-style restaurant, Fangst, (meaning 'catch') offers Gateway to Ballstad - from the sea to mountains, a range of tasting menus based on sustainable ingredients sourced locally.

Chefs create 'delicate experimental' dishes, prioritising local foods such as cod, stockfish and sustainable seaweed harvested from the Arctic waters of the Lofoten archipelago.

Organic cheese from a nearby goat farm and marbled lamb from the islands also feature on the tasting menu.

Useful links

www.hattvikalodge.no

www.visitnorway.com