Namdalen Wilderness Lodge is a private, off-grid Arctic base just 30 minutes from Kirkenes. With no light pollution, no noise and no nearby settlements, it offers pure wilderness, Northern Lights viewing and complete privacy for your group.
Your stay combines the comfort of heated cabins and a wood-fired sauna with authentic, rustic Norwegian charm. With the entire property exclusively yours, you enjoy tailored activities, campfires under the night sky and a relaxed multi-day experience far from city life.
Year round
Min. 2 nights/ 3 days
Based on your schedule
English & German
Up to 11 people
Pick up in town or at the airport
The blend of comfort and authenticity is what makes Namdalen special. On one hand, it’s an exclusive retreat: you have the entire wilderness to yourself, a private sauna, and a wide range of activities at your doorstep. On the other hand, it remains a true Norwegian cabin experience: rustic, simple, and deeply connected to the nature around you. The lodge is made up of several traditional buildings with their own character:
This place is your Arctic playground. Winter days can be filled with activities, tailored to the your wishes and abilities:
Easy activities like ice fishing, snow sculpturing, short snowshoe walks or relaxing in the sauna are accessible to all ages and fitness levels.
Moderate activities such as longer snowshoe hikes, cross-country skiing, fatbiking, snowmobiling, or dog sledding require average fitness and comfort with spending a few hours outdoors in cold conditions.
For the adventurous, there is also the option to sleep outside in expedition tents, experiencing Arctic camping under the Northern Lights. This option requires the willingness to embrace the elements.
Evenings are slow and magical. You gather by the fire, grill reindeer sausages, and watch the sauna heat up. Later, step outside into the stillness of the Arctic night for your own “Aurora cinema” — making popcorn over the fire while the Northern Lights shimmer above you. With no light pollution, Namdalen is the ideal place to watch the Aurora in total silence. But the experience doesn’t stop there. When conditions are right, you can head out on an evening snowshoe hike or join a guided e-fatbike ride through the surrounding forest — chasing the Northern Lights in motion. Prefer something slower? Lie back on an air mattress in the woods and gaze up at a sky full of stars. Thanks to Namdalen’s location, it’s not only a Northern Lights paradise but also perfect for stargazing, deep-sky observation, and night photography.
(Please note: Aurora sightings can’t be guaranteed — but you’re in the right place)
The stay itself is comfortable and requires no special fitness. Most of the time you’ll relax in the sauna, enjoy meals by the fire, and watch the Northern Lights outside. The facilities are rustic but authentic: This is part of the true Norwegian cabin experience.
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