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Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge
Alta, Finnmark, Norway · Independent · Core Luxury
The Wisløff family has lived at Sorrisniva since 1885, evolving from farming and salmon fishing to tourism with the launch of riverboat safaris in 1970. Following the success of their seasonal Igloo Hotel, the family opened the permanent Arctic Wilderness Lodge in October 2021 to offer year-round premium accommodations.
- 24 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Neighborhood: Sorrisniva
History
The Wisløff family has lived at Sorrisniva since 1885, evolving from farming and salmon fishing to tourism with the launch of riverboat safaris in 1970. Following the success of their seasonal Igloo Hotel, the family opened the permanent Arctic Wilderness Lodge in October 2021 to offer year-round premium accommodations.
The setting
21 km from Alta Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Lavvu restaurant — Restaurant · Based on local foods and products
Experiences
- Igloo Hotel overnight stay — Overnight stay in the seasonal Igloo Hotel with ice sculptures, an ice bar and an ice chapel.
- Riverboat safaris — Riverboat safaris through the spectacular Alta river canyon.
- Snowmobile safaris — Snowmobile safaris, offered since 1989 as the first in Norway.
- Northern lights and midnight sun — Seasonal offerings including northern lights and midnight sun.
Amenities
- Lavvu Restaurant serving locally sourced Arctic cuisine
- Riverside spa with sauna and outdoor jacuzzi
- Guided Aurora hunting and Northern Lights tours
- Dog sledding and snowshoeing excursions
- Private river-view balconies in all rooms and suites
- Direct access to the seasonal Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
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