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Five Unique Norwegian Getaways
Nordpå Fjellhotell ‒ the best of Norwegian hospitality Set atop the rolling valley of Haltdalen, Nordpå Fjellhotell is a charming hotel with plenty of opportunities to explore the best of Norway’s nature, local flavours, and fun activities. By Celina Tran
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This year, Nordpå Fjellhotell celebrates its 195th anniversary. Seeped in history, the 19th century building, built in classic Norwegian timber, originally served as a homestead in the countryside – a new beginning for a couple looking to start their life together in the 1800s. Since its establishment, the building has served various purposes in its local area 22
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Issue 162
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January 2024
and has undergone several renovations, extensions, and modernisations, making it the tranquil escape from the city that it is today. “There’s something magical about this place,” says Ragnar Harper, owner and chairman of Nordpå Fjellhotell. “When you arrive, it’s like your body can sense
that it’s closer to nature. I can only describe it as a type of crossroad between the wilderness and civilization, a place where you can enjoy solitude, a perfectly clear night sky, and fresh air, but also community and activities.” Indeed, the hotel overlooks the most beautiful valleys, with trees and mountains as far as the eye can see, and, as Norway enters its winter slumber, there is no better time to retreat to the countryside. The fields and peaks are veiled with a thick blanket of snow, absent of light pollution and city noise. If you are lucky,