Scan Magazine, Issue 116, September 2018

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Scan Magazine  |  Hotel the Month  |  Norway

Lykkja Fjellgard is a place of history and tradition.

Hotel of the Month, Norway

Home is where the heart is

− visit the family-run farm and hotel in the Norwegian mountains Over the last ten years, three generations of the Haug family have relocated from the suburban town of Bærum outside Oslo, Norway, to the village of Skåbu, high up in the Norwegian mountains. There, they run a farm and a hotel with history, soul, and spectacular nature and surroundings. By Alyssa Nilsen  |  Photos: Ansgar Valbø, www.ansgarvalbo.no

Located at 870 metres above sea level in the scenic mountains of Gudbrandsdalen, Skåbu is the highest village in Northern Europe. Surrounded by three nature reserves, breathtaking views and untouched wilderness, you can find Lykkja Fjellgard, a farm with a history dating back to the 1830s and with some houses that are even older. Since its humble beginnings, the farm has expanded, changed owners and been modernised, but has still managed to keep the soul and the charm of a typical mountain farm, with its 20 tra96  |  Issue 116  |  September 2018

ditional timber buildings circling a grassy yard. The Haug family runs the farm themselves, including a dog, a horse, and a heard of wild sheep and ram, the latter of which they sell the meat and skins of at the farm, and through outlets both in the local area and across Norway. In addition to this, the crafty family have recently opened a brand-new hotel nearby − Skåbu Fjellhotell. Using one of the historical houses in the centre of the village, and building on its history as a nat-

ural gathering point for the villagers, the building has been restored and now features 11 rooms and six apartments. The hotel puts a big emphasis on being a high-quality resort and aims to be a relaxing and cosy place that will feel like a home away from home for its visitors. It also boasts its own restaurant serving seasonal foods based on local produce and traditions. “Guests almost come into the kitchen to thank us for the meal, that’s how at home they feel at the hotel,” Jannicke Haug Doksæter says, making sure to point out that both guests and those only passing through are equally welcome to step inside for a meal. They also take bookings for weddings, company outings and parties, tailoring the stay to each individual booking.


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