HAVILA Voyages
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Hotels & Glamping
Many destinations in Norway offer accommodation suitable for all walks of life.
Alta
Kjøllefjord
Faroe Islands
Lofoten
Holmen Hotel, the place to stay in Lofoten. In this rough and extraordinary landscape, way up north, Holmen hotel helps you log of, reconnect and relax right at the edge of the world. Your tastebuds will enjoy incredible meals prepared by chef Valentine Werner and his team, who work closely with carefully chosen suppliers to make dishes dictated by the unique landscape.
Another way to spend the nights in Lofoten is by staying in a rorbu, originally used by the fishermen. Sakrisøy where Anita’s Seafood is located offers rorbu’s with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Beautifully decorated and up to date for any visitor wanting to enjoy the direct views of the wild ocean.
Sørøya
Sognefjord
Ålesund
The lovely town of Ålesund, built with a jugend aesthetic that you’ll discover walking the streets, was an important harbor for fishermen as it’s located at the foot of the fjords of Sunnmøre, stretching all the way north at Ona in Romsdalskysten. Try staying the night in a cosy light house hosted by Brosundet Hotel in town and wake up to a breakfast basket knocking on the door in the morning.
Up in the hills near by Glomset and where Inger-Anne Tolaas and her husband serves traditional food, hosts baking classes, private dinners and even a local food safari, there is a secluded luxury hotel called Storfjord Hotel. A retreat to relax in pure Norwegian surroundings overlooking the Sunnmøre Alps.
Book your trip with the expertise of 62C Nord who will set up a unique trip for you. They offer everything from day trips, hotel bookings to their speciality, their Signature Adventures which is a 6-day luxury adventure in the Fjords of Norway completely surrounded by untouched nature. As their guest, you will be hosted in Scandinavia's finest hotels while you explore the very best that the region has to offer.
Sunnmøre
Kvarøy / Helgeland Coastline
Stranda
With a fairly short drive, including a little ferry trip from Stranda, you`ll find the historic hotel Union Øye situated in Norangsdalen. It was built in 1891 for fishermen and travelers wanting to enjoy the incredibly scenery that surrounds this well thought out and extraordinarily esthetically pleasing family owned hotel. As the only hotel in Norway it’s represented by the luxurious Relais & Chateaux group. A variety og kings and queens has stayed the night over the years. And who wouldn’t want the opportunity to press a Champagne-button when having a bath?
A Dry Martini made Perfect
Stig’s favorite xx
Recipe, serves one:
Gin 4 cl.
Vermut – any type for example Noilly-Prat Original Dry
Olives alt. orange zest shaving
Do like this:
Fill a martini glass with ice cubes and a dash of vermut
Ice in the drink mixer
4 cl. Gin pour in the mixer and stir (not shaken)
Pour out the ice and all vermut from the martini glass, if you want to have a strong aperitif. For a lunch version use 50% Gin and 50% Vermut.
Use a sieve and pour in the gin to the now empty martini glass only perfumed with vermut
Drink is almost done
Use a tasteless toothpick and stick an olive through
Place the olive stick in the martini glass
Alt. use a shaving of orange zest to flavor the drink
Cheers.
Culinary Treats and Adventures
In the series we had the opportunity to visit all these incredible restaurants and private creative cuisines.
Alta
Kjøllefjord
Faroe Islands
Áarstova restaurant located in the old of Tórshavn is best known for their slow cooked lamb, cooked for 6h. Decorated with finesse and authenticity, they offer local beer, fresh fish, rhubarb pie with homemade ice cream and all in all full and happy bellies.
Lofoten
The fishburger at Anita’s Seafood in Lofoten is a must! The menu offers a delicious variety with everything from prawns from Lyngenfjorden, juniper smoked salmon or trout, a small taste of smoked whale, delicate sashimi, fresh bread from the bakery at Å. The delicacy shop and seafood bar offer everything you would need for a great meal. You can shop for local flavors and ingredients and bring them on your journey throughout Lofoten, or sit down and enjoy our tasteful small dishes with a nice glass of whatever you would prefer.
Sørøya
Sognefjord
Ålesund
Get to the unique and tasty restaurant Kami on the island Skotholmen by a fast boat ride from Storfjord Hotel, or even by helicopter from Ålesund. Chef Magnus meets you at the dock and works his magic with freshly caught fish straight from the nearby ocean, served in a boathouse from the mid-1800s. This is fine cooking mixed with modern design in historical surroundings at it’s best.
Sunnmøre
Kvarøy / Helgeland Coastline