Norway’s best kept secret. - Video

You’ve heard of Tromsø. You’ve heard of the Lofoten Islands. But tucked above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway is a hidden island almost no one knows about — Manshausen.

We stayed here in February in the Nansen Tower Cabin, a two-story glass tower with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Norwegian Sea. From bed, we watched the Northern Lights ripple across the sky. ????

Here’s what makes Manshausen unforgettable:

✨ Location – a private island in the Steigen archipelago, north of Bodø and inside the Arctic Circle.

???? Relaxation – sauna, wood-fired outdoor hot tubs, and icy cold plunges if you’re brave.

????️ Dining – three-course, Michelin-level meals featuring locally sourced ingredients and Norwegian beer, wine, and cocktails.

???? Adventure – kayak through fjords, hike along the ridges, or take a sea eagle safari.

???? Dark skies – with little light pollution, this is one of the best places in Norway to see the aurora.

Manshausen was founded by polar explorer Børge Ousland and perfectly balances wilderness with modern comfort.

Planning a luxury trip to northern Norway? Put this island resort on your list.

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About @flyandfoto: We’re Jason & Kasey, an elder millennial couple chasing the Milky Way, Northern Lights, and bucket list escapes. Camping? Absolutely not.

We come with zero ability to pack light and an unhealthy obsession with photographing the sky.

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