Live Lofoten restaurant seen from the sea.
Hotel of the Month, Norway
Stay in a cosy little hotel in the heart of Lofoten Situated in the charming fishing village of Stamsund, Live Lofoten Hotel is a hidden gem offering a cosy stay in the heart of Lofoten. Here, you’ll find yourself close to numerous activities as well as the stunning Norwegian nature, while being able to relax in a homely setting.
Live Lofoten Hotel also provides the possibility to stay in traditional fisherman’s cabins near the hotel.
By Ingrid Opstad | Photos: Live Lofoten Hotel
Live Lofoten Hotel is a newly refurbished hotel located on the south side of Lofoten in one of its oldest fishing harbours, close to the Hurtigruten port. Originally operating as a SAS hotel for many years, it reopened in July 2018 with new owners and a new look. “We are a cosy, little hotel with several new projects lined up in the near future, offering our guests a complete travel experience in a quiet and homely setting. You will be in the heart of Lofoten but away from the busy tourist spots while avoiding the high season rush,” says hotel manager Aiste Østrem, 96 | Issue 131 | December 2019
hotel, so this is really the optimal place to experience the magnificent northern lights dancing across the sky.”
who runs the hotel. Ronny Østrem is the founder and CEO, who takes tourists on all the varied tours the hotel offers. The hotel consists of 28 modern rooms with everything you need for a comfortable holiday, most of which boast stunning views of the sea and the breathtaking surroundings. “It has a contemporary, Scandinavian style with a touch of Lofoten; the artwork on display throughout is by the local painter Ulf M, who also helped us decorate the rooms,” Østrem explains. “We have minimal lighting around the
Get a taste of the local cuisine With its own restaurant, Skjærbrygga, located on the harbour only a 200metre walk from the premises, Live Lofoten Hotel offers its guests breakfast served at the hotel, lunch, as well as an à la carte menu based on local and traditional ingredients. In the cosy pub section, you can enjoy a drink while playing shuffleboard or billiards, and outside, on the terrace, you can taste local dishes from the barbecue when the weather allows it.