2_1_ScanMag_71_Dec_2014_Text_MADS_Scan Magazine 1 29/11/2014 12:14 Page 61
Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Winter Experiences in Northern Norway
Offering private and conference guests everything from adventure-laden hiking routes to outdoor bathing in a wooden tub, the area of Sandtorgholmen is one for lovers of nature.
Step into history at Sandtorgholmen With a history stretching back almost 250 years, Sandtorgholmen Hotel bears memories of a vibrant trading region immersed in a serene landscape close to the worldfamous Lofoten. Today, the hotel invites you to take part in this history, enjoying a memorable stay filled with adventurous experiences. From Norway’s northernmost wine cellar to ice-bathing, there is something for all to be found on the distinguished premises.
lected to suit the high-quality, traditionally Norwegian gourmet dishes served. “Our food is locally sourced. I’ve even cast the fishing rod out the window of our house – that’s how locally sourced it is!” Trulsen laughs.
By Julie Lindén | Photos: Sandtorgholmen Hotel
This coastal pearl boasts more than subterranean exclusivity and perfectly composed meals – a mere 30 kilometres away from the serene nature of Sandtorgholmen is Harstad, located in the midst of the aurora borealis zone.
Recognised by the Federation of Norwegian Heritage, Norsk Kulturarv, as one of the best travel experiences in Norway where cultural history is preserved to strict standards, Sandtorgholmen boasts an exclusive combination of a welcoming atmosphere, supreme cuisine, spectacular nature experiences and a truly distinctive historical background. “We’re honoured to be distinguished as a travel experience to take note of,” says Alice Trulsen of Sandtorgholmen Hotel. “It’s important for us to feel that we’re appreciated by our visitors, and this is an emblem of both trust and appreciation,” she says, pausing for a moment. “It’s not work for us, you know – it’s a lifestyle.”
Offering private and conference guests everything from adventure-laden hiking routes and potholing excursions to outdoor bathing in a wooden tub (and in the winter sea, for the brave!), the area of Sandtorgholmen is one for lovers of nature. Still, it’s inside the hotel’s many rooms, located in a number of buildings (the oldest dating back to 1750), where the true identity of the historical site is preserved. In fact, you need not go further than the Malaga wine cellar, which can be traced as far back as 1770, to be amazed. “Because the main wine trade here was with Malaga, Spain, we only serve Spanish wines in our cellar, which can be rented for private functions,” says Trulsen, explaining that all wines are carefully se-
Activities available: Organised fishing trips Extreme sports Whale safari Eagle safari Mountain hiking Northern Lights watching Potholing
For more information, please visit: www.sandtorgholmen.no
Issue 71 | December 2014 | 61