Superb 3 bedroom cabins overlooking the picturesque harbour at Lyngseidet near Tromso, with spectacular views to the Lygnen Alps which provide a dramatic backdrop in all seasons. You can also combine your booking with arctic adventure and dog sledging tours, and nights camping in the wilderness with our guides.
The northern lights here have been fantastic so far this season - many thanks to the Sadler family for these excellent photos taken in February, click the link below to view the album on our facebook page:
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Constructed in 2008 from local timber, these cabins combine the best traditions of a Norwegian fisherman's cabin with modern comforts, they are a perfect retreat for couples, for an active family holiday or groups wanting to fish the rich North Norway waters.
The area is an unspoilt paradise for wildlife, whales are regularly sighted in the fjord, and you can watch sea eagles gliding high above the cabins.
Downstairs:
Entrance lobby with utility room and electric dryer for clothes/footwear, large bathroom with underfloor heating, shower, toilet and sauna. Twin/double bedroom.
There is a large open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area with leather suite and dining table for six, the kitchen has a fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A door leads onto the terrace which is built over the water and is a delightful place to sit and enjoy the view with direct access to the fjord and fishing boats, it is perfectly safe for young children provided they are supervised.
Upstairs:
The staircase leads into a spacious upstairs lounge with wooden floor, leather corner suite and glazed wall with french windows leading onto a balcony which affords beautiful views across the placid water to the far shore with mountains beyond. There is a flat-screen TV with Satellite and DVD player.
There are two further twin/double bedrooms, and a large wetroom with toilet, shower and underfloor heating.
Location:
Lyngseidet is a pretty working fishing village which nestles in the shadow of the Lyngen Alps, snow capped mountains drop dramatically into the clear fjord water. It is about 1 hour from Tromso airport by car. There is a small supermarket within walking distance, and sports shop which sells outdoor gear and fishing tackle.
There is a car ferry from the harbour which takes you across the fjord if you want to explore further.
Fishing:
The area is renowned for having some of the best fishing waters in the world, the rich clean waters of the Lyngen Fjord attract large shoals of fish. Fishing boats can be hired with the cabins and are moored directly outside making this the perfect location for a fishing holiday.
Northern Lights:
If you want to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, then you are in the right place. Guests regularly see breathtaking displays of this natural phenomenon from these cabins, their location above the Arctic circle combined with low light-pollution create the perfect conditions to see the Aurora.
Dog Sledging and Arctic Adventures:
You will be collected by a local guide who will take you out into the wilderness on a traditional sled either with dogs or reindeer. After your trip you will be taken back to a traditional Sami "lavvu" tent to warm up with a roaring fire and hot food, before heading out for "snow shoeing" and hopefully catch the Northern Lights.
These are superb and authentic adventures, our guides are highly knowledgeable and passionate about the area, its wildlife and the indigenous Sami people, who you will meet as part of your adventure.
We can also arrange thrilling snowmobile tours which take you to normally inaccessible areas across the border into Finland.
These tours are available for two or more people, we recommend booking at the same time as you reseve the cabin as availability is very limited and they take a little time to arrange.
Dog Sledging Adventure: 7 hours
Reindeer Sleigh Adventure: 7 hours
Snowmobile Safari: 7 hours
